PowerPort, Groshong 1718500Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 17 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741026812), received between May 17, 2018 and Jun 12, 2026 — classified as 11 injuries, 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (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 17 most recent of 17 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryJun 12, 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 25485717 ↗
• InjuryOct 27, 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 WAS DEVELOPED WITH UNSPECIFIED INFECTION. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT WAS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 23388699 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 24, 2025Fluid/Blood Leak; Fracture; Fluid/Blood Leak; Fracture

  A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING THE POWER PORT. 2 YEARS POST PORT PLACEMENT, THE CATHETER WAS ALLEGEDLY FOUND CRACKED IN THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23381267 ↗
• InjuryOct 21, 2025Obstruction of Flow; Obstruction of Flow

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT SOMETIME POST A PORT PLACEMENT, THE PORT CATHETER HAD OBSTRUCTION OF FLOW AND PATIENT HAS DEVELOPED WITH THROMBOSIS. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT OCCLUSION AND EXTRAVASATION WERE OBSERVED. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT WAS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Extravasation; Obstruction/Occlusion; Thrombosis/Thrombus

  MAUDE report 23345486 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 4, 2025Migration; Migration

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT SOMETIME POST A PORT PLACEMENT, THE DEVICE HAD MIGRATION. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22699854 ↗
• InjuryJun 17, 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 A PORT PLACEMENT, THE PATIENT ALLEGEDLY DEVELOPED UNSPECIFIED INFECTION. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 22217401 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 16, 2025Device Tipped Over; Migration; Device Tipped Over; Migration

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT SOMETIME POST A PORT PLACEMENT, THE PORT WAS ALLEGEDLY FLIPPED AND MIGRATED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22209377 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 14, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  ON (B)(6) 2025, A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PORT PLACEMENT. AFTER THREE DAYS OF THE POST A PORT PLACEMENT, PATIENT ALLEGEDLY EXPERIENCED BRUISING AND REDNESS WHERE THE PORT WAS PLACED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: Bruise/Contusion

  MAUDE report 22015819 ↗
• InjuryJul 1, 2024Adverse 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 LEFT SIDE OF CHEST, THE PATIENT AGAIN ALLEGEDLY EXPERIENCED A PORT POCKET INFECTION. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 19641942 ↗
• InjuryJan 23, 2024Fluid/Blood Leak; Device Appears to Trigger Rejection; Material Split, Cut or Torn; Fluid/Blood Leak; Device Appears to Trigger Rejection; Material Split, Cut or Torn

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT SOMETIME POST A PORT PLACEMENT IN THE LEFT SIDE OF CHEST, THE PATIENT ALLEGEDLY EXPERIENCED A PORT POCKET INFECTION. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PORT ALLEGEDLY LEAKED AND THE PUSTULOUS LIQUID OOZED FROM THE PORT ACCESS SITE. FURTHERMORE, IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT SOMETIME AGO, THE PATIENT ALLEGEDLY HAD FIBRIN BUILDUP ISSUE AND WAS GIVEN CLOT BUSTERS TO TREAT FIBRIN ISSUE. REPORTEDLY, PATIENT WAS PROVIDED ANTIBIOTICS TO TREAT PORT INFECTION AND HAS CLEARED UP. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Swelling/ Edema; Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 18562296 ↗
• InjuryJun 24, 2022Difficult to Flush; Suction Problem; Obstruction of Flow; Difficult to Flush; Suction Problem; Obstruction of Flow

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR POST PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, PORT ALLEGEDLY HAD A DIFFICULTY IN FLUSHING. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT DEVICE ALLEGEDLY HAD A SUCTION PROBLEM. REPORTEDLY THE DEVICE ALLEGEDLY HAD OBSTRUCTION OF FLOW. THE PATIENT DEVELOPED PULMONARY EMBOLISM. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Pulmonary Embolism

  MAUDE report 14797576 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 15, 2022Difficult to Flush; Fracture; Material Separation; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Naturally Worn; Difficult to Flush; Fracture; Material Separation; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Naturally Worn

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY THREE YEARS AND ELEVEN MONTHS POST PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE PORT WAS ALLEGEDLY UNABLE TO BE FLUSHED. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER WAS ALLEGEDLY BROKEN. REPORTEDLY, HAD PROCEDURE TO REMOVE THE PORT AND ONLY TWO PORTIONS OF THE CATHETER. SNARE WAS USED TO REMOVE FLOATING/DISLOCATED PORTION OF THE CATHETER. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14403818 ↗
• InjuryDec 22, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT POST PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE ALLEGEDLY WAS REPORTED TO BE CUTTING THE SKIN. THE PATIENT STATUS IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

  MAUDE report 11053651 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 27, 2020Inaccurate Information; Inaccurate Information

  THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES ONE MALFUNCTION. A REVIEW OF THE REPORTED INFORMATION INDICATES THAT MODEL 1718500 IMPLANTABLE PORT ALLEGEDLY HAD INACCURATE INFORMATION. THE INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM A SINGLE SOURCE. THIS MALFUNCTION INVOLVED ONE PATIENT WITH NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. A FEMALE PATIENT WEIGHT AND AGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10742571 ↗
• InjuryOct 13, 2020Fracture; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Naturally Worn; Fracture; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Naturally Worn

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AND NINE MONTHS POST PORT PLACEMENT, THE CATHETER ALLEGEDLY RUPTURED DURING CT ANGIO INJECTION. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD CONTRAST EXTRAVASATION FROM THE PORT AREA AND THE PORT WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. THE PATIENT STATUS WAS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Extravasation

  MAUDE report 10671670 ↗
• InjuryAug 30, 2018Material Frayed; Migration or Expulsion of Device; Material Frayed; Migration or Expulsion of Device

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PORT AND STYLET WERE IMPLANTED IN THE PATIENT, AS THE PHYSICIAN WAS UNAWARE THE CATHETER HAD A STYLET. ONE YEAR LATER A CT REVEALED THAT THE STYLET HAD BROKE AND MIGRATED THE RENAL VEIN. THE STYLET WAS REMOVED SUCCESSFULLY. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 7835377 ↗
• InjuryMay 17, 2018Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THE NURSE HAD DIFFICULTY OBTAINING BLOOD RETURN FROM THE PORT. AN X-RAY SHOWED THE CATHETER BROKE AND MIGRATED TO THE PATIENT'S HEART. THE PORT WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7523368 ↗