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PowerPort ClearVUE 1676301Recalls & reported problems

Bard Access Systems, Inc. · PowerPort ClearVUE Slim with Smooth Septum, 6F Polyurethane Catheter, Open Suture Holes, Intermediate Kit · Class 2 · Implant

All models of PowerPort ClearVUE (27)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
5
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
1

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741110788), received between May 18, 2021 and Apr 23, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Remove” (2 reports).

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier.

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.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 2 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 1 reportsApr 2026: 1 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Recalls naming this device

  1. Feb 8, 2018Class IICompleted

    The Patient ID Card packaged with the POWERPORT ClearVUE Implantable Port with Smooth Septum contains incorrect port flushing instructions.

    Z-1763-2018 · Root cause: Error in labeling · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
  • Difficult to Remove2
  • Entrapment of Device2
  • Component Missing1
  • Packaging Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
  • Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding1
  • Itching Sensation1
  • Pain1
  • Unspecified Infection1

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryApr 23, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    It was reported through litigation process that, sometime after the port placement, the patient was diagnosed with an unspecified infection. However, the current status of the patient remains unknown.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 24964788 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 16, 2026Component Missing; Packaging Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUSTOMER DID NOT RECEIVE THE PRODUCT POWERPORT CLEARVUE SLIM IMPLANTABLE PORT IN THE PACKAGE. THEY RECEIVED THE PACK SLIP, BUT THE ITEM ITSELF WAS MISSING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONTACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24603354 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 25, 2024Entrapment of Device; Difficult to Remove; Entrapment of Device; Difficult to Remove

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE GUIDEWIRE ALLEGEDLY GOT CAUGHT INSIDE THE RIGHT ATRIUM AND ALLEGEDLY WOULD NOT BE RELEASED EASILY. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19824805 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 25, 2024Entrapment of Device; Difficult to Remove; Entrapment of Device; Difficult to Remove

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE GUIDEWIRE ALLEGEDLY GOT CAUGHT INSIDE THE RIGHT ATRIUM AND ALLEGEDLY WOULD NOT BE RELEASED EASILY. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19824574 ↗
  • InjuryMay 18, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT SOMETIME POST PORT PLACEMENT, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED BLEEDING, PAIN AND ITCHING. THE PATIENT STATUS WAS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding; Itching Sensation; Pain

    MAUDE report 11840476 ↗

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