MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 PowerPort ClearVUE Slim Implantable Port, ChronoFlex Single-Lumen, Kit, 6F; Port & Catheter, Implanted, Subcutaneous, Intravascular

Catalog Number	1616070
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Unspecified Infection (1930); Sepsis (2067); Septic Shock (2068); Bacteremia (4846)
Date of Event	12/11/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported through litigation process that sometime post a port placement, the patient developed with unspecified infection and sepsis.The current status of the patient was unknown.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: as the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history records could not 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.Section a through f: the information provide 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
It was reported through the litigation process that, on (b)(6), 2019, a patient underwent port placement via the right internal jugular vein for chemotherapy related to lymphoma.Approximately two months later, on december 11, 2019, the patient was diagnosed with bacteremia, sepsis and septic shock.Subsequently, the port was removed on the same day.However, the current status of the patient was unknown.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.B3, b5, d4 (medical device lot #, unique identifier (udi) #), g3, h6 (patient, result, conclusion).Section a through f: the information provide 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 ClearVUE Slim Implantable Port, ChronoFlex Single-Lumen, Kit, 6F
• 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: 22336708
• Report Number: 3006260740-2025-04313
• Device Sequence Number: 8994424
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741026461
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741026461(17)201130(10)REDT1955
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: KY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K122899
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2019
• Device Explanted Year: 2019
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/24/2026

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: 11/30/2020
• Device Catalogue Number: 1616070
• Device Lot Number: REDT1955
• 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: 06/16/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/24/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/26/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/28/2026
• 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 Age: 43 YR
• Patient Sex: Male