A bard power port clearvue isp implantable port (#1668362) was implanted by interventional radiology on (b)(6) 2020.On (b)(6) 2020 it was noted the port had eroded through the skin.Upon inspection it was noted that the cranial half of the reservoir was visible with skin breakdown and erythema around the healed incision.There was no evidence of infection.No swelling or drainage was present.The port was removed by the interventional radiologist, the wound was closed, and the patient was placed on antibiotics.This is 1 of 2 similar events with this product.Fda safety report id # (b)(4).
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