PowerPort 1709600Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741026720), received between May 7, 2020 and Aug 3, 2026 — classified as 7 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Blocked Connection” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryAug 3, 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 50112310 ↗
• InjuryMar 23, 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 24660071 ↗
• InjurySep 19, 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 POST A PORT PLACEMENT, THE PATIENT DEVELOPED WITH UNSPECIFIED INFECTION AND THROMBOSIS. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT WAS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus; Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 23092778 ↗
• InjurySep 11, 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 23024370 ↗
• InjuryNov 4, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH LITIGATION PROCESS THAT ABOUT SOMETIME POST A PORT PLACEMENT, THE PATIENT ALLEGEDLY DEVELOPED WITH INFECTION. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT WAS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 20596673 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 7, 2024Difficult to Flush; Difficult to Flush

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE PORT FLUSHED PRIOR TO SURGERY ALLEGEDLY WOULD NOT FLUSH ONCE INSERTED INTO THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20381491 ↗
• InjuryApr 13, 2021Blocked Connection; Inadequate User Interface; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Blocked Connection; Inadequate User Interface; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS 8 MONTHS POST PORT PLACEMENT, A CT SCAN DEMONSTRATED THAT THE PORT WAS ALLEGEDLY DIFFICULT TO FIND BUMPS. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PORT WAS ALLEGEDLY DIFFICULT TO ACCESS. REPORTEDLY THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED PAIN AS THE PORT WAS GOING UP INTO THE NECK AND CAN HEAR THE HEART BEAT. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION WAS REPORTED TO BE STABLE.

  Patient problems: Pain

  MAUDE report 11654710 ↗
• InjuryMay 7, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD A PORT IMPLANTED IN CHEST WHICH RESULTED IN ALLEGED STAPH INFECTION. THEREFORE, THE PORT SYSTEM WAS REMOVED.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 10032967 ↗