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SlimPort 0654970Recalls & reported problems

Bard Access Systems, Inc. · SlimPort Low-Profile Dual-Lumen Implantable Port with Attachable 7F Open-Ended Dual-Lumen Venous Catheter Microintroducer Kit · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
6
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741026300), received between Aug 22, 2023 and Jun 24, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Deformation Due to Compressive Stress” (1 report).

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 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem4
  • Deformation Due to Compressive Stress1
  • Fluid/Blood Leak1
  • Fracture1

Patient problems

  • Unspecified Infection3
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
  • Thrombosis/Thrombus1

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJun 24, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, SOMETIME AFTER THE PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN UNSPECIFIED INFECTION. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT REMAINS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 25611514 ↗
  • InjuryMar 25, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, SOMETIME AFTER THE PORT PLACEMENT, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN UNSPECIFIED INFECTION. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT REMAINS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 24684885 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 6, 2026Deformation Due to Compressive Stress

    ON (B)(6) 2026, A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE BY USING THE SLIMPORT DUAL LUMEN ROSENBLAT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE PROCEDURE IT WAS NOTED THAT THE SHEATH WAS ALLEGEDLY BENT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24276761 ↗
  • InjuryOct 1, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH LITIGATION PROCESS THAT SOMETIME LATER PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT DEVELOPED WITH UNSPECIFIED INFECTION. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT WAS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 23189258 ↗
  • InjuryAug 18, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH LITIGATION PROCESS THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE FOR REPEATED VEIN ACCESS. APPROXIMATELY NINE MONTHS, AND EIGHTEEN DAYS LATER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT, THE PATIENT HAD DEVELOPED WITH THROMBOSIS. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT, THE PATIENT SUBSEQUENTLY UNDERWENT REMOVAL OF THE PORT. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT WAS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus

    MAUDE report 22826281 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 22, 2023Fluid/Blood Leak; Fracture; Fluid/Blood Leak; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT FOUR DAYS POST PORT PLACEMENT, THE CATHETER ALLEGEDLY LEAKED AT THE CONNECTION. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17593644 ↗

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