X-Port isp M.R.I. 0607555Recalls & reported problems
Bard Access Systems, Inc. · X-Port isp M.R.I. Implantable Port with Attachable 9.6F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter Intermediate Kit · Class 2 · Implant
All models of X-Port isp M.R.I. (2)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Bard X-Port implantable port with its catheter has 26 adverse event reports, with no deaths and 7 injuries. Most reports describe the catheter or port cracking, breaking, or being damaged before use, along with infections and blood clots after implantation. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 26
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 26 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741026201), received between Apr 19, 2019 and Nov 4, 2025 — classified as 7 injuries, 19 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (15 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture15
- Material Separation7
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem6
- Device Damaged Prior to Use2
- Material Integrity Problem2
- Defective Component1
- Deformation Due to Compressive Stress1
- Difficult to Insert1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions17
- Thrombosis/Thrombus2
- Unspecified Infection2
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1
- Bacteremia1
- Bacterial Infection1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- No Patient Involvement1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 26 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryNov 4, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH LITIGATION PROCESS THAT APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR, FIVE MONTHS AND FIFTEEN DAYS POST A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE VIA THE RIGHT SUBCLAVIAN VEIN FOR LONG TERM TOTAL PARENTERAL NUTRITION, THE PATIENT WAS POSITIVE FOR BACTEREMIA. REPORTEDLY, THE INFECTED PORT WAS REMOVED. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT WAS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Bacteremia
MAUDE report 23464329 ↗InjuryNov 3, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH LITIGATION PROCESS THAT APPROXIMATELY FOUR MONTHS THREE WEEKS AND FOUR DAYS LATER PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE VIA THE LEFT SUBCLAVIAN VEIN FOR LONG TERM TOTAL PARENTERAL NUTRITION, THE PATIENT DEVELOPED WITH STAPHYLOCOCCUS EPIDERMIS INFECTION. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE INFECTED PORT WAS REMOVED AND A NEW PORT WAS IMPLANTED. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT WAS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Bacterial Infection
MAUDE report 23450662 ↗InjuryNov 3, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH LITIGATION PROCESS THAT APPROXIMATELY FOUR MONTHS ONE WEEK AND TWO DAYS LATER PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE VIA THE RIGHT SUBCLAVIAN VEIN FOR LONG TERM TOTAL PARENTERAL NUTRITION, THE PATIENT DEVELOPED WITH UNSPECIFIED INFECTION. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE INFECTED PORT WAS REMOVED AND WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW DEVICE. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT WAS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 23450507 ↗InjuryNov 3, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2010, VIA THE RIGHT SUBCLAVIAN VEIN DUE TO THE NEED FOR LONG TERM TOTAL PARENTERAL NUTRITION. APPROXIMATELY FOUR MONTHS AND TWENTY THREE DAYS LATER, ON (B)(6) 2010, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN UNSPECIFIED INFECTION. THE PORT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY REMOVED, AND A NEW PORT WAS IMPLANTED. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 23450356 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2025Material Puncture/Hole; Material Puncture/Hole
ON (B)(6) 2025, A PATIENT WAS UNDERGOING A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, FOR AN UNKNOWN MEDICAL CONDITION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS REPORTED THAT A SMALL HOLE WAS IDENTIFIED IN THE CATHETER BODY, PREVENTING ITS USE IN THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23140347 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2025Nonstandard Device; Defective Component; Nonstandard Device; Defective Component
ON (B)(6) 2025, A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING THE X-PORT ISP M.R.I. DURING THE PROCEDURE IT WAS NOTED THAT THE INTRODUCER WAS DEFECTIVE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23049095 ↗InjuryAug 25, 2025Obstruction of Flow; Obstruction of Flow
IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH LITIGATION PROCESS THAT SOMETIME LATER PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE ALLEGEDLY REPORTED WITH OCCLUSION AND PATIENT DIAGNOSED WITH THROMBOSIS. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT WAS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Obstruction/Occlusion; Thrombosis/Thrombus
MAUDE report 22882338 ↗MalfunctionMay 20, 2025Fracture; Fracture
ON (B)(6) 2025, A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PORT PLACEMENT. DURING A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL WAS TRYING TO ACCESS VEIN WITH PUNCTURE NEEDLE. THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE WAS ALLEGEDLY BROKEN. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22051793 ↗MalfunctionMay 20, 2025Fracture; Fracture
ON (B)(6) 2025, A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PORT PLACEMENT. DURING A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL WAS TRYING TO ACCESS VEIN WITH PUNCTURE NEEDLE. THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE WAS ALLEGEDLY BROKEN. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22049896 ↗MalfunctionMay 20, 2025Fracture; Fracture
ON (B)(6) 2025, A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PORT PLACEMENT. DURING A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL WAS TRYING TO ACCESS VEIN WITH PUNCTURE NEEDLE. THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE WAS ALLEGEDLY BROKEN. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22049895 ↗InjuryApr 25, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH LITIGATION PROCESS THAT SOMETIME POST PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT ALLEGEDLY DEVELOPED THROMBOSIS. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus
MAUDE report 21907129 ↗MalfunctionApr 16, 2025Fracture; Material Separation; Device Damaged Prior to Use; Fracture; Material Separation; Device Damaged Prior to Use
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE KNOB OF THE PORT ALLEGEDLY BROKEN. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONTACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21851498 ↗MalfunctionJan 21, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE HUB WAS ALLEGEDLY FOUND BROKEN. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21195830 ↗MalfunctionSep 1, 2024Fracture; Difficult to Insert; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Fracture; Difficult to Insert; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE PHYSICIAN ALLEGEDLY NOT ABLE TO INSERT THE INTRODUCER SHEATH. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS ALLEGEDLY FOUND TO BE BROKEN. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20115618 ↗InjuryMay 29, 2024Fracture; Material Separation; Migration; Fracture; Material Separation; Migration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT SOMETIMES POST A PORT PLACEMENT, THE CATHETER WAS ALLEGEDLY BROKEN. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE BROKEN CATHETER ALLEGEDLY MIGRATED TO SUPERIOR VENA CAVA. REPORTEDLY THE PORT WAS REMOVED. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT WAS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 19413074 ↗MalfunctionFeb 13, 2024Device Damaged Prior to Use; Material Integrity Problem; Device Damaged Prior to Use; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO THE PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE ADAPTER THAT USES THE CONNECTION OF THE CATHETER TO THE PORT WAS ALLEGEDLY DAMAGED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED BY USING ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT CONTACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18693666 ↗MalfunctionDec 12, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY FOUR DAYS POST A PORT PLACEMENT, THE PATIENT ALLEGEDLY EXPERIENCED PAIN AND BRUISING. THERE IS NO INFORMATION REGARDING THE MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR MEDICATION PRESCRIBED FOR THE TREATMENT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18308652 ↗MalfunctionJul 6, 2023Fracture; Material Separation; Fracture; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE CONNECTOR WAS ALLEGEDLY BROKE WHILE INSERTION. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED BY USING ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17265347 ↗MalfunctionJan 26, 2023Fracture; Material Separation; Material Integrity Problem; Fracture; Material Separation; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE PREPARATION OF A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE OUTLET FROM THE CHAMBER HAS BEEN FOUND DAMAGED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONTACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16245242 ↗MalfunctionJan 16, 2023Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT SOMETIME POST PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE PORT WAS ALLEGEDLY FOUND BROKEN AND DAMAGED WHILE GOING THROUGH CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16172842 ↗MalfunctionAug 13, 2022Fracture; Material Separation; Fracture; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE PORT WAS ALLEGEDLY BROKEN FROM PORT JUNCTION UPON ATTACHING WITH THE CATHETER. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15222487 ↗MalfunctionAug 8, 2022Fracture; Material Separation; Fracture; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO THE PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE PORT STEM WAS ALLEGEDLY FRACTURED WHILE OPENING THE KIT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED BY USING ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15181830 ↗MalfunctionMar 11, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PORT PLACEMENT, THE PORT HUB ALLEGEDLY BROKE AT THE CONNECTOR POINT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13729242 ↗MalfunctionMay 6, 2021Fracture; Material Separation; Fracture; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO THE PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, CONNECTER SITE OF PORT WAS ALLEGEDLY BROKEN WHILE CONNECTING CATHETER. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONTACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11782609 ↗MalfunctionJul 16, 2020Fracture; Fracture
THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES ONE MALFUNCTION. A REVIEW OF THE REPORTED INFORMATION INDICATED THAT MODEL 0607555 IMPLANTABLE PORT ALLEGEDLY EXPERIENCED A FRACTURE. THIS INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM ONE SOURCE. THIS MALFUNCTION DID NOT INVOLVED PATIENT WITH NO KNOWN IMPACT TO THE PATIENT. THE PATIENT'S AGE, SEX AND WEIGHT WERE UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 10283667 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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