MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 POWERPORT IMPLANTABLE PORT, SILICONE SINGLE-LUMEN, 9.6F; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number	1759600
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/17/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not requested as the lot number reported is unknown.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No medical records were provided for review.The investigation is inconclusive for the reported fracture as no objective evidence was provided for review.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.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 catheter had allegedly fractured.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: POWERPORT IMPLANTABLE PORT, SILICONE SINGLE-LUMEN, 9.6F
• 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: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 24597289
• Report Number: 3006260740-2026-01598
• Device Sequence Number: 9561455
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741026850
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741026850
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K073423
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2023
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/18/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 1759600
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/17/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/13/2026
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown