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	1808061
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Arthritis (1723); Unspecified Infection (1930); Sepsis (2067); Insufficient Information (4580); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
Date of Event	09/03/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: 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.Date of death for this patient was not provided, date of death updated as 01-jan-1900 for the mdr submission requirement.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
It was reported through the litigation process that, sometime after the port placement procedure, the patient developed an unspecified infection and diagnosed with sepsis and septic arthritis.The patient later passed away; however, the cause of death was not disclosed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported through the litigation process that, sometime after the port placement, the patient was diagnosed with an unspecified infection, sepsis and septic arthritis.However, the current status of the patient is unknown.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: subsequent review determined the initial classification relied on litigation language (including loss of consortium) without evidence of patient death or device causation.No death certificate, autopsy, clinician statement, or hospital documentation was provided.Current information supports serious injury criteria.Hence, the event type has been corrected from ¿death¿ to serious injury.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 infection, sepsis and septic arthritis 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.B2, b5, g3, h1(type of reportable events), h6 (patient, method).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 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: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 23153747
• Report Number: 3006260740-2025-07261
• Device Sequence Number: 5291164
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741027048
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741027048(17)250831(10)REHX2980
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K063377
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/13/2026

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?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: 1808061
• Device Lot Number: REHX2980
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/03/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/06/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/26/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/23/2026
• 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: Death; Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown