PowerPort ClearVUE 1616000Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 122 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741026447), received between Jun 18, 2018 and Aug 27, 2026 — classified as 6 deaths, 55 injuries, 61 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (19 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 122 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryAug 27, 2026Device Appears to Trigger Rejection; Obstruction of Flow

  It was reported through the litigation process that, sometime after the port placement, the catheter allegedly occluded. Additionally, the patient was diagnosed with thrombosis. However, the current status of the patient was unknown.

  Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus

  MAUDE report 50471323 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 14, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak; Obstruction of Flow

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50249310 ↗
• InjuryAug 13, 2026Device Appears to Trigger Rejection

  It was reported through the litigation process that, sometime after the port placement, the patient was diagnosed with thrombosis. However, the current status of the patient was unknown.

  Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus

  MAUDE report 50232583 ↗
• InjuryAug 5, 2026Fracture; Material Separation; Migration

  It was reported through the litigation process that, sometime after the port placement, the catheter had allegedly fractured. Additionally, the fractured fragment migrated to the intracardiac region and embolized. However, the current status of the patient was unknown.

  Patient problems: Embolism/Embolus

  MAUDE report 50137969 ↗
• InjuryJul 27, 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 was unknown.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 50032309 ↗
• InjuryJul 14, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  ON (b)(6) 2026, A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING POWERPORT CLEARVUE SLIM. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A ZAPPING TYPE PAIN APPROXIMATELY ONE TO TWO INCHES FROM THE IMPLANTED PORT SITE. THE PAIN BEGAN THE PREVIOUS DAY DURING NORMAL DAILY ACTIVITIES. THE PATIENT STATED THAT THE DEVICE HAD BEEN USED FOR PERIODIC INFUSIONS APPROXIMATELY EVERY EIGHT WEEKS, WITH THE MOST RECENT INFUSION PERFORMED ON (b)(6) 2026. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: Pain

  MAUDE report 25809677 ↗
• InjuryJul 6, 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 WAS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 25714067 ↗
• InjuryJun 26, 2026Device Appears to Trigger Rejection; Obstruction of Flow

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, ON (B)(6) 2017, A PATIENT UNDERWENT PORT PLACEMENT VIA THE LEFT SUBCLAVIAN VEIN USING A BARD POWERPORT CLEARVUE SLIM IMPLANTABLE PORT FOR CHEMOTHERAPY OF RIGHT LUNG CANCER. APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS AND SIXTEEN DAYS LATER, ON (B)(6) 2017, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH FLORID LEFT SIDED DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT) AND DEEP VENOUS THROMBOTIC OCCLUSION ASSOCIATED WITH THE LEFT SUBCLAVIAN PORT A CATH. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT WAS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus

  MAUDE report 25632756 ↗
• DeathJun 18, 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. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EVENTUALLY EXPIRED. HOWEVER, THE CAUSE OF DEATH WAS NOT REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 25542442 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 5, 2026

  SURGICAL TEAM AND SURGEON REPORTED THAT WHILE IMPLANTING THE POWERPORT CLEARVUE SLIM IMPLANTABLE PORT, THE WIRE WOULD NOT ADVANCE THROUGH THE CATHETER. SURGEON CHECKED THE WIRE AWAY FROM PATIENT ALSO WITH NO ADVANCEMENT. NEW POWERPORT OBTAINED AND SURGERY CONTINUED. CATHETER, PACKAGING AND KIT SAVED. POWERPORT CLEARVEW SLIM IMPLANTABLE PORT: BARD, REF# 1616000, LOT#REKX2730, EXP:1/31/2027.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25407810 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 28, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  ON (B)(6) 2025, A PATIENT UNDERWENT PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE IN THE LEFT INTERNAL JUGULAR VEIN USING A POWERPORT CLEARVUE SLIM. A CONTRAST ENHANCED CT SCAN WAS PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2026, WITHOUT ANY COMPLICATIONS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT REPORTED A PRICKLING SENSATION IN THE CHEST AREA, AND THE PORT WAS REMOVED ON (B)(6) 2026. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25011200 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 28, 2026Fracture; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Naturally Worn

  ON (B)(6) 2025, A PATIENT UNDERWENT PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE IN THE LEFT INTERNAL JUGULAR VEIN USING A POWERPORT CLEARVUE SLIM. DURING THE PROCEDURE, CRACKS WERE NOTED APPROXIMATELY THREE CM FROM THE PORT HUB. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25011194 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 20, 2026Difficult to Insert; Nonstandard Device; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Material Deformation

  ON (B)(6) 2026, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING THE POWERPORT CLEARVUE SLIM. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE TIP OF THE DILATOR FELT ROUGHER THAN USUAL, WHICH PREVENTED FROM INSERTING IT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED BY ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24921798 ↗
• InjuryMar 30, 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 IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 24710706 ↗
• InjuryMar 2, 2026Expulsion

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

  Patient problems: Skin Erosion; Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 24480542 ↗
• InjuryMar 2, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, SOMETIME AFTER THE PORT PLACEMENT, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BLOOD CLOTS. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT WAS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus

  MAUDE report 24480518 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 27, 2026Difficult to Flush

  A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING THE POWER PORT CLEARVUE SLIM. DURING THE USE, IT WAS NOTED THAT FLUSHING DID NOT OCCUR. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24468016 ↗
• InjuryFeb 24, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

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

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 24426869 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 17, 2026Difficult to Flush; Suction Problem

  ON (B)(6) 2020, A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING THE POWERPORT CLEARVUE SLIM. POST PROCEDURE, NURSING STAFF WERE UNABLE TO FLUSH THE PORT OR OBTAIN A BLOOD RETURN. THE TREATING PHYSICIAN ORDERED A DYE STUDY TO FURTHER EVALUATE THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE PORT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24361586 ↗
• InjuryFeb 12, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

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

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 24321372 ↗
• InjuryJan 13, 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 THROMBOSIS. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus

  MAUDE report 24051376 ↗
• InjuryJan 6, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, SOMETIME LATER POST A PORT PLACEMENT, THE PATIENT ALLEGEDLY DEVELOPED PULMONARY EMBOLISM AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Dyspnea; Pulmonary Embolism

  MAUDE report 23971115 ↗
• InjuryDec 26, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse 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 IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 23895248 ↗
• InjuryDec 22, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, SOMETIME AFTER PORT PLACEMENT, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THROMBOSIS. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus

  MAUDE report 23861672 ↗
• InjuryDec 16, 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 23813763 ↗