MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. Bard, Inc. (BASD) -3006260740 PowerPort ClearVUE Slim Implantable Port, ChronoFlex, 8F; Port & Catheter, Implanted, Subcutaneous, Intravascular

Catalog Number	1678300
Medical Device Problem Codes	Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Material Protrusion/Extrusion (2979)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Pain (1994)
Date of Event	09/02/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A patient underwent a port placement procedure using the powerport clearvue.It was reported that, for approximately one year the catheter had not been flushed.The patient further reported pain at the port site and stated that the port appeared to be protruding more than usual.There was no reported patient 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 inspection/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.B3: the actual date of event is unknown.The date received by manufacturer was entered into the date of event field.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, 8F
• 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: 50896541
• Report Number: 3006260740-2026-07027
• Device Sequence Number: 6026495
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741110801
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741110801(17)231130(10)REGT1612
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AK
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K122899
• 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): 09/07/2026

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 Expiration Date: 11/30/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 1678300
• Device Lot Number: REGT1612
• 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: 09/02/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/25/2026
• 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