PowerPort, Groshong 1778000Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741026874), received between Apr 19, 2019 and May 8, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (4 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 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryMay 8, 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 25121956 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 30, 2026Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, SOMETIME AFTER THE PORT PLACEMENT, THE CATHETER HAD ALLEGEDLY FRACTURED. HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25040050 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 30, 2026Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, SOMETIME AFTER THE PORT PLACEMENT, THE CATHETER HAD ALLEGEDLY FRACTURED. HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25039188 ↗
• InjuryNov 12, 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 23529989 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 5, 2025Fracture; Fracture

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

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22148031 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 31, 2025Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH LITIGATION PROCESS THAT SOMETIME LATER PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE CATHETER FRACTURED. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21280746 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 17, 2019Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

  THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES ONE MALFUNCTION. A REVIEW OF THE REPORTED INFORMATION INDICATED THAT FOREIGN MATERIAL WAS ALLEGEDLY FOUND IN THE PACKAGING OF A MODEL 1778000 IMPLANTABLE PORT. THIS INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM A SINGLE SOURCE. THE ALLEGED MALFUNCTION DID NOT INVOLVE A PATIENT AS THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONTACT. THE PATIENT AGE, WEIGHT, AND GENDER WERE NOT PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 8800636 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 19, 2019Suction Problem; Suction Problem

  THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES ONE (1) MALFUNCTION EVENT. A REVIEW OF THE EVENTS INDICATED THAT MODEL 1778000 IMPLANTABLE PORT SOME TIME POST PORT DEVICE IMPLANT, THE PORT WAS ALLEGEDLY UNABLE TO BE ASPIRATED. THIS REPORT WAS RECEIVED FROM ONE SOURCE. THIS EVENT INVOLVED ONE MALE PATIENT, (B)(6) YEARS OF AGE WEIGHING (B)(6) LBS. THE PATIENT HAD NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8532464 ↗