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

Catalog Number	1808000
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fracture (1260); Material Separation (1562); Obstruction of Flow (2423); Malposition of Device (2616); Blocked Connection (2888); Material Deformation (2976); Migration (4003)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Pain (1994)
Date of Event	09/11/2026
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 allegedly occluded.Additionally, a catheter kink or hairpin turn deformity caused port dysfunction and difficulty accessing the port.The catheter was reported to have been positioned deep and nearly central in the chest with a sharp turn near the subclavian stick site.It was further reported that the port body was positioned excessively deep (almost to the chest wall) with a skewed orientation, resulting in difficulty with access and port dysfunction.Additionally, a catheter fragment allegedly migrated to an unknown location.The patient reportedly experienced pain radiating to the neck and left upper quadrant (luq).However, the current status of the patient was unknown.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11 - b3.The date received by manufacturer has been used for this field.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.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 M.R.I. Implantable Port, ChronoFlex Single-Lumen, 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: 50929888
• Report Number: 3006260740-2026-07073
• Device Sequence Number: 10734651
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741000430
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741000430(17)270131(10)REKU1792
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K063377
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2025
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/14/2026

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 Catalogue Number: 1808000
• Device Lot Number: REKU1792
• 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: 09/11/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/29/2026
• 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