PowerPort, Groshong 1718501Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741026829), received between May 17, 2018 and Jan 17, 2025 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJan 17, 2025Fluid/Blood Leak; Obstruction of Flow; Migration; Fluid/Blood Leak; Obstruction of Flow; Migration

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH LITIGATION PROCESS THAT SOMETIMES POST A PORT PLACEMENT, TWO SITES OF EXTRAVASCULAR LEAKAGE ALONG WITH AN OCCLUDED CATHETER AND MALPOSITIONED DISTAL TIP WAS NOTED. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW DEVICE. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21175996 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 16, 2020Break; Break

  THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES ONE MALFUNCTION. A REVIEW OF THE REPORTED INFORMATION INDICATED THAT MODEL 1718501 IMPLANTED PORT ALLEGEDLY EXPERIENCED A BREAK. THIS INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM ONE SOURCE. THIS MALFUNCTION INVOLVED ONE PATIENT WITH NO CONSEQUENCES. THE (B)(6) YEAR OLD FEMALE PATIENT WAS (B)(6).

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 9599194 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 17, 2018Component Incompatible; Material Frayed; Component Incompatible; Material Frayed

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HYPO WAS ALLEGEDLY STUCK ON THE WIRE AND WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS REPLACED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7523367 ↗