MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 POWERPORT TI ISP, 8 FR CHRONOFLEX, SUTURE PLUG, SL; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number	1708060
Medical Device Problem Code	Obstruction of Flow (2423)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Obstruction/Occlusion (2422); Thrombosis/Thrombus (4440)
Date of Event	12/18/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Death
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: the date of death for this patient was not provided; therefore, the date of death has been updated as (b)(6) 1900 to meet the mdr submission requirement.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.Section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of 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, the device was allegedly occluded.Additionally, the patient was diagnosed with thrombosis and occlusion.The patient eventually passed away; however, the cause of death was not disclosed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: the date of death for this patient was not provided; therefore, the date of death has been updated as 01-jan-1900 to meet the mdr submission requirement.Manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed, and this lot met all release criteria.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No medical records were provided for review.The investigation is inconclusive for the reported obstruction of flow as no objective evidence was provided for review.The relationship between the port and the alleged thrombosis, occlusion and the patient death cannot be established at this time.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.B5, d4 (unique identifier (udi) #), g3, h6 (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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported through the litigation process that sometime after the port placement procedure, occlusion was noted and the patient was subsequently diagnosed with thrombosis.It was further reported that the patient eventually expired.However, the cause of death was not reported.

• Brand Name: POWERPORT TI ISP, 8 FR CHRONOFLEX, SUTURE PLUG, SL
• 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: 24033546
• Report Number: 3006260740-2025-10358
• Device Sequence Number: 21470591
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741026621
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741026621(11)160402(17)180128(10)REAQ0760
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K072215
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2016
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/05/2026

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: 01/28/2018
• Device Catalogue Number: 1708060
• Device Lot Number: REAQ0760
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/18/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/06/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/12/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/06/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/02/2016
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown