Vaccess 7480000Recalls & reported problems
Bard Access Systems, Inc. · Vaccess CT Power-Injectable Implantable Port (with Suture Plugs) (8F) · Class 2 · Implant
Quick summary
This Bard Vaccess implanted port has 146 FDA adverse event reports, including 7 deaths and 112 injuries. Many describe infections, blood clots and sepsis after placement, and some mention the catheter blocking, breaking or moving out of position. Some reports come through litigation, and often the patient's current status is unknown. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 145
- Deaths reported
- 7
- Injuries reported
- 113
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 145 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741027475), received between Oct 11, 2017 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 7 deaths, 113 injuries, 25 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Appears to Trigger Rejection” (20 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem86
- Device Appears to Trigger Rejection20
- Obstruction of Flow13
- Fracture9
- Expulsion5
- Migration5
- Component Missing3
- Difficult to Flush3
Patient problems
- Unspecified Infection71
- Thrombosis/Thrombus49
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions20
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available11
- Obstruction/Occlusion11
- Sepsis9
- Bacterial Infection7
- Pain5
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 145 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 29, 2026Device Appears to Trigger Rejection
It was reported through the litigation process that, sometime after the port placement, the patient was diagnosed with thrombosis and a superficial skin infection. However, the current status of the patient was unknown.
Patient problems: Skin Infection; Thrombosis/Thrombus
MAUDE report 50928879 ↗InjurySep 29, 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 was unknown.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50928175 ↗InjurySep 25, 2026Device Appears to Trigger Rejection; Obstruction of Flow
It was reported through the litigation process that, sometime after the port placement, the patient was diagnosed with thrombosis and occlusion. However, the current status of the patient was unknown.
Patient problems: Obstruction/Occlusion; Thrombosis/Thrombus
MAUDE report 50894662 ↗InjurySep 25, 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 remains unknown.
Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus
MAUDE report 50894177 ↗InjurySep 25, 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 was unknown.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50894176 ↗InjurySep 24, 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 was unknown.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50877879 ↗InjurySep 24, 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 was unknown.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50877876 ↗InjuryAug 21, 2026Malposition of Device; Blocked Connection; Migration
It was reported through the litigation process that, sometime after the port placement, the port body was malpositioned, making access difficult, and consequently required surgical removal and replacement. However, the current status of the patient is unknown.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50370435 ↗DeathAug 18, 2026Device Appears to Trigger Rejection; Obstruction of Flow
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 50296569 ↗InjuryAug 10, 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 and sepsis. However, the current status of the patient was unknown.
Patient problems: Sepsis; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50191010 ↗InjuryAug 5, 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 remains unknown.
Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus
MAUDE report 50137343 ↗InjuryJul 27, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported through the litigation process that, sometime after the port placement, the patient developed sepsis secondary to an unspecified infection. However, the patient's current status is unknown.
Patient problems: Sepsis; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50021575 ↗InjuryJul 3, 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 25700848 ↗InjuryJun 29, 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 WAS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 25648932 ↗DeathJun 26, 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. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EVENTUALLY EXPIRED. HOWEVER, THE CAUSE OF DEATH WAS NOT REPORTED.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 25633691 ↗InjuryJun 25, 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 REMAINS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus
MAUDE report 25617654 ↗MalfunctionJun 24, 2026Fracture
A PATIENT UNDERWENT PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING THE VACCESS CT PORT. AFTER SOME TIME OF THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS NOTED THAT CRACKS WERE PRESENT IN THE PORTS. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25605949 ↗MalfunctionJun 24, 2026Fracture
A PATIENT UNDERWENT PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING THE VACCESS CT PORT. AFTER SOME TIME OF THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS NOTED THAT CRACKS WERE PRESENT IN THE PORTS. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25605944 ↗InjuryJun 22, 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 REMAINS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus
MAUDE report 25575964 ↗InjuryMay 26, 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 WAS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 25279401 ↗InjuryMay 15, 2026Device Appears to Trigger Rejection; Obstruction of Flow
IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, SOMETIME AFTER THE PORT PLACEMENT, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN UNSPECIFIED INFECTION, THROMBOSIS AND OCCLUSION. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT REMAINS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Obstruction/Occlusion; Thrombosis/Thrombus; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 25181300 ↗InjuryMay 15, 2026Device Appears to Trigger Rejection; Obstruction of Flow
IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, SOMETIME AFTER THE PORT PLACEMENT, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN UNSPECIFIED INFECTION, THROMBOSIS AND OCCLUSION. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT REMAINS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Obstruction/Occlusion; Thrombosis/Thrombus; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 25181299 ↗InjuryMay 14, 2026Device Appears to Trigger Rejection; Obstruction of Flow
IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, SOMETIME AFTER THE PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN UNSPECIFIED INFECTION, THROMBOSIS AND OCCLUSION. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT REMAINS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Obstruction/Occlusion; Thrombosis/Thrombus; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 25172979 ↗InjuryMay 14, 2026Device Appears to Trigger Rejection; Obstruction of Flow
IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, SOMETIME AFTER THE PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN UNSPECIFIED INFECTION, THROMBOSIS AND OCCLUSION. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT REMAINS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Obstruction/Occlusion; Thrombosis/Thrombus; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 25171075 ↗InjuryMay 14, 2026Device Appears to Trigger Rejection; Obstruction of Flow
IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, SOMETIME AFTER THE PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN UNSPECIFIED INFECTION, THROMBOSIS AND OCCLUSION. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT REMAINS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Obstruction/Occlusion; Thrombosis/Thrombus; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 25170445 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.