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	1616000
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fracture (1260); Material Separation (1562); Migration (4003)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Embolism/Embolus (4438)
Date of Event	07/20/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported through the litigation process that, sometime after the port placement, the catheter had allegedly fractured.Additionally, the fractured fragment migrated to the intracardiac region and embolized.However, 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 product and lot.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No medical records were provided for review.The investigation is inconclusive for the reported catheter fracture, migration and material separation issues 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 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: 50137969
• Report Number: 3006260740-2026-05386
• Device Sequence Number: 10657144
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741026447
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741026447(17)211231(10)REEX0558
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NJ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K122899
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2021
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 07/21/2026

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: 12/31/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 1616000
• Device Lot Number: REEX0558
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/20/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/05/2026
• 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