About The AngioDynamics Xcela Lawsuit
Lawsuits are mounting against AngioDynamics regarding its Xcela port catheter devices. More than 60 patients have sued the medical device company for allegedly concealing device defects that resulted in serious injuries. As affected port catheter users continue to come forward, courts have chosen to consolidate the cases into multidistrict litigation (MDL).
Port catheter devices provide easy vascular access for patients with chronic conditions requiring long-term treatment. Devices like AngioDynamics’ Xcela are designed to administer chemotherapy, blood transfusions, antibiotic therapy, intravenous fluids and nutrition, and more. Many affected patients were already struggling with serious health problems before receiving what they alleged is a defective device—making the impact that much greater.
If you or a loved one were impacted by an AngioDynamics Xcela port catheter, you may be able to assert your legal rights in a lawsuit. Learn about qualifying injuries and how to take the first step to see if you can join the lawsuit today.
What Is The Focus Of The Lawsuit?
Plaintiffs claim AngioDynamics Xcela port catheter devices have inherent design flaws, causing them to easily fracture, migrate, and promote infection. These complications can result in painful and even life-threatening problems for patients, such as damage to vital organs, blood clot formation, sepsis, and improper medication delivery.
Claims against AngioDynamics related to its Xcela port catheters include:
- Developing a faulty medical device,
- Neglecting to inform patients about the device’s risks,
- Irresponsibly marketing and selling an unsafe product, and
- Breaching implied and expressed warranties.
The allegations against AngioDynamics are similar to those made against C.R. Bard, Inc. relating to its Bard PowerPort implantable catheters.
Xcela Alleged Design Flaws and Health Risks
Experts state the manufacturing process and device material are to blame for the safety concerns surrounding Xcela port catheters. To ensure visibility on radiographs, AngioDynamics designed the devices with a high concentration of barium sulfate, a radiopaque substance. This resulted in a brittle material prone to fracture inside patients’ bodies, allowing broken pieces of the catheters to flow through the bloodstream and into organs like the heart and lungs. The manufacturing process also resulted in a rough and irregular catheter surface that allows fibrin and biofilm to accumulate, facilitating blood clots and infections.
Patients who suffer damage from the catheters often require corrective surgery, resulting in additional pain, health risks, financial strain, and psychological impacts.
Who Is The Lawsuit For?
The AngioDynamics Xcela MDL is for any patient who received a qualifying Xcela port catheter and later suffered complications due to the device. Patients should be able to provide evidence related to their injuries, including medical records, imaging reports, doctor’s notes, and other relevant documentation, which can be obtained from their healthcare providers. Financial records like bank statements, hospital bills, and proof of lost wages can also be helpful in proving economic impact. Every case is different and you will need to speak with an attorney to understand your ability to assert a claim and seek damages.
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