MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 POWERPORT CLEARVUE SLIM IMPLANTABLE PORT; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number	5618000
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907)
Date of Event	01/28/2026
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 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
On january 23, 2026, a patient underwent a port placement procedure using the powerport clearvue slim.Post procedure, on (b)(6) 2026, after the patient¿s first chemotherapy session, a bright pink, warm spot appeared on her right cheekbone.On (b)(6) 2026, after her second chemotherapy session, the patient experienced the same symptoms again.The current status of the patient was unknown.
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2026, a patient underwent a port placement procedure using the powerport clearvue slim.Post procedure, on (b)(6) 2026, after the patient¿s first chemotherapy session, a bright pink, warm spot appeared on her right cheekbone.On (b)(6) 2026, after her second chemotherapy session, the patient experienced the same symptoms again.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 photos were provided for review.The investigation is inconclusive for the reported allergic reaction issue as no objective evidence was provided for review.The definitive root cause could not be determined based upon available information.Labelling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.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.

• Brand Name: POWERPORT CLEARVUE SLIM IMPLANTABLE PORT
• 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: 24626203
• Report Number: 3006260740-2026-01694
• Device Sequence Number: 21071224
• Product Code: LJT
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K122899
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2026
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/04/2026

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 Catalogue Number: 5618000
• Device Lot Number: REKV3314
• 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: 02/26/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/04/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/18/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/06/2026
• 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