MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 PowerPort isp M.R.I. Implantable Port, ChronoFlex Single-Lumen, 8F; Port & Catheter, Implanted, Subcutaneous, Intravascular

Catalog Number	4808061
Medical Device Problem Codes	Device Appears to Trigger Rejection (1524); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Unspecified Infection (1930); Thrombosis/Thrombus (4440)
Date of Event	03/13/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2018, patient underwent bard mri powerport isp implantable port placement procedure for unknown medical condition.Approximately three months and twenty seven days after port placement procedure, patient was diagnosed with central line associated blood stream infection.Reportedly, the patient underwent surgery to remove the port.However, the current status of the patient was unknown.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.H11: section a through f ¿ the information provided by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not required as this is the only complaint reported to date for this product and lot.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No medical records were provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported central line associated bloodstream infection as no objective evidence was provided for review.Furthermore, the clinical conditions alleged in the complaint cannot be confirmed.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause is unknown.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.H11: section a through f ¿ the information provided by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2018, patient underwent bard mri powerport isp implantable port placement procedure for unknown medical condition.Approximately three months and twenty-seven days after port placement procedure, patient was diagnosed with central line associated blood stream infection.Reportedly, the patient underwent surgery to remove the port.However, the current status of the patient was unknown.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported through litigation process that, on (b)(6) 2018, a patient underwent port placement for an unknown medical condition.Approximately three months and twenty-five days later, on (b)(6) 2019, the patient was diagnosed with central line associated blood stream infection and thrombosis.Subsequently, the port was removed on the same day.However, the current status of the patient was unknown.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not required as this is the only complaint reported to date for this lot.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No medical records were provided for review.The investigation is inconclusive for the reported central line associated bloodstream infection and thrombosis as no objective evidence was provided for review.A review of sterilization records, endotoxin testing results, and bioburden data was conducted in accordance with applicable quality system and regulatory requirements, and no nonconformances or anomalies were identified.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause is unknown.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.B5, g3, h6 (patient, device, component).Section a through f: the information provided by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.

• Brand Name: PowerPort isp M.R.I. Implantable Port, ChronoFlex Single-Lumen, 8F
• Common Device Name: Port & Catheter, Implanted, Subcutaneous, Intravascular
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116
• Manufacturer (Section G): Bard Reynosa S.A. de C.V. -9617592; blvd. montebello #1; parque industrial colonial; reynosa, tamaulipas 88780 ; MX 88780
• Manufacturer Contact: michael gaffney ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; +1(480)303-2689
• MDR Report Key: 22000299
• Report Number: 3006260740-2025-03007
• Device Sequence Number: 12546719
• Product Code: LJT
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NJ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K063377
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2018
• Device Explanted Year: 2019
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/07/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2020
• Device Catalogue Number: 4808061
• Device Lot Number: RECU2390
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/17/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/23/2025; 09/17/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/12/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/26/2025; 09/22/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown