PowerPort M.R.I., ChronoFlex 1808052Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741027024), received between Feb 18, 2021 and Mar 9, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (2 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 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMar 9, 2026Obstruction of Flow

  A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING THE POWERPORT VUE M.R.I. POST THE IMPLANTATION, THE CATHETER WAS ALLEGEDLY FOUND CLOTTED. PORT WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24542549 ↗
• InjuryFeb 5, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, SOMETIME AFTER THE PORT PLACEMENT, THE PATIENT DEVELOPED THROMBOSIS. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus

  MAUDE report 24269927 ↗
• InjuryNov 3, 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 23448364 ↗
• InjuryJul 11, 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 WAS ALLEGEDLY DIAGNOSED WITH THROMBOSIS. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus

  MAUDE report 22477292 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 10, 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 22468733 ↗
• InjuryFeb 18, 2021Fluid/Blood Leak; Fracture; Fluid/Blood Leak; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT POST PORT DEVICE IMPLANT AND UPON REMOVAL OF THE PORT, THE CATHETER WAS ALLEGEDLY FOUND TO BE CRACKED. UPON INSPECTION, THE DEVICE WAS FOUND TO HAVE A LEAK. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT ALLEGEDLY EXPERIENCED PAIN AND EXTRAVASATION. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Extravasation; Pain

  MAUDE report 11341879 ↗