PowerPort M.R.I., Groshong 1878070Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741027260), received between Oct 5, 2021 and Aug 14, 2023 — classified as 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 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionAug 14, 2023Difficult to Flush; Fracture; Suction Problem; Difficult to Flush; Fracture; Suction Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT ONE YEAR, SEVEN MONTHS, AND FOURTEEN DAYS POST A PORT PLACEMENT VIA THE RIGHT INTERNAL JUGULAR VEIN FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THYROID MEDICATION INFUSIONS, THE PORT ALLEGEDLY HAD DIFFICULTY IN ASPIRATING, OR DRAWING FLUIDS IN AND OUT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE HAD ALLEGEDLY BROKEN AND WAS NEARLY COMPLETELY SEVERED IN THE MID-PORTION OF THE DEVICE. REPORTEDLY, THE PORT WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17538587 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 5, 2021Fracture; Suction Problem; Fracture; Suction Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT SOME TIME POST CATHETER PLACEMENT, THE CATHETER ALLEGEDLY HAD DIFFICULTIES DIFFICULTY DRAWING OFF PORT FOR A WHILE. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT FLOW STUDY WAS CONFIRMED THAT DEVICE CATHETER WAS DAMAGED. REPORTEDLY PORT SYSTEM WAS REMOVED FROM PATIENT AND NEW PORT WAS IMPLANTED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12574287 ↗