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	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Unspecified Infection (1930)
Date of Event	07/27/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported through litigation process that sometime later post port placement procedure via the right jugular vein, the patient was diagnosed with an unspecified infection.However, the current status of the patient is 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 medical records were provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported infection as no objective evidence was provided for review.A review of sterilization records, endotoxin testing results, and bioburden data was conducted in accordance with applicable quality system and regulatory requirements, and no nonconformances or anomalies were identified.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 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: michael gaffney ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; +1(480)303-2689
• MDR Report Key: 50190900
• Report Number: 3006260740-2026-05591
• Device Sequence Number: 20363932
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741026850
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741026850(17)220131(10)REEU1282
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K073423
• 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): 07/29/2026

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: 01/31/2022
• Device Catalogue Number: 1759600
• Device Lot Number: REEU1282
• 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: 07/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/10/2026
• 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