MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. Bard, Inc. (BASD) -3006260740 PowerPort Slim Implantable Port, ChronoFlex Single-Lumen, 6F; Port & Catheter, Implanted, Subcutaneous, Intravascular

Catalog Number	1716000
Medical Device Problem Code	Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/04/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2026, a patient underwent a port placement procedure using powerport slim.Prior to the procedure, during inspection, it was noted that the tunneler in two port kits had breached the sterile barrier of the packaging.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no patient contact.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will be performed.However, the return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.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.

• Brand Name: PowerPort Slim Implantable Port, ChronoFlex Single-Lumen, 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: 50880530
• Report Number: 3006260740-2026-06988
• Device Sequence Number: 18830055
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741026744
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741026744(17)271130(10)RELR1057
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K072549
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/08/2026

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: 1716000
• Device Lot Number: RELR1057
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/04/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/24/2026
• 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