PowerPort 1718000Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741026782), received between Jul 14, 2020 and Sep 23, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Migration” (3 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 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Suction Problem; Migration

  It was reported through the litigation process that, sometime after the port placement, the port allegedly malfunctioned, with difficulty aspirating from the indwelling port, and the port was reported to have migrated. However, no patient injury was reported.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50866598 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Suction Problem; Migration

  It was reported through the litigation process that, sometime after the port placement, the port allegedly malfunctioned, with difficulty aspirating from the indwelling port, and the port was reported to have migrated. However, no patient injury was reported.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50866597 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Suction Problem; Migration

  It was reported through the litigation process that, sometime after the port placement, the port allegedly malfunctioned, with difficulty aspirating from the indwelling port, and the port was reported to have migrated. However, no patient injury was reported.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50864179 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 21, 2026Unsealed Device Packaging

  ON (B)(6) 2026, THE PATIENT WAS PREPPED FOR A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING THE POWERPORT SLIM IMPLANTABLE PORT. DURING INSPECTION OF THE DEVICE, THE OUTER STERILE PACKAGE WAS FOUND TO BE INCOMPLETELY SEALED. THE INNER STERILE BARRIER REMAINED INTACT, AND THE CUSTOMER DETERMINED THAT STERILITY WAS NOT COMPROMISED. THE DEVICE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY USED, AS THE INTERNAL PACKAGING WAS UNDAMAGED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONTACT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24938584 ↗
• InjuryJan 30, 2026Obstruction of Flow

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, SOMETIME AFTER THE PORT PLACEMENT, AN OBSTRUCTION OF FLOW WAS NOTED, AND THE PATIENT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH THROMBOSIS AND OCCLUSION. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT REMAINS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Obstruction/Occlusion; Thrombosis/Thrombus

  MAUDE report 24223312 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 1, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT SOMETIME POST A PORT PLACEMENT IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF PATIENT'S CHEST, WHEN LAID ON HER LEFT SIDE, THE PATIENT ALLEGEDLY EXPERIENCED PAIN. HOWEVER, THERE IS NO FURTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE MEDICAL INTERVENTION PERFORMED OR MEDICATION PRESCRIBED TO TREAT THE PAIN. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18046559 ↗
• InjuryJul 14, 2020Obstruction of Flow; Material Deformation; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Obstruction of Flow; Material Deformation; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT POST PORT PLACEMENT, THE PATIENT ALLEGEDLY EXPERIENCED PAIN ALONG THE CATHETER TRACK AND INFLAMMATION IN THE NECK. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER HAS COMPRESSION AT THE CLAVICLE. REPORTEDLY, THE PORT ONLY WORKS WHEN THE PATIENT LAYS DOWN.

  Patient problems: Inflammation; Pain

  MAUDE report 10269344 ↗