BardPort, GroshongRecalls & reported problems across all models
Bard Access Systems, Inc. · 4 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 99
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 53
- Recalls
- 0
We found 4 models of BardPort, Groshong by Bard Access Systems, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 99 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between May 4, 2018 and Aug 14, 2026 — classified as 53 injuries, 46 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (60 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported BardPort, Groshong problems
Device problems
- Fracture60
- Material Separation31
- Deformation Due to Compressive Stress26
- Migration22
- Naturally Worn21
- Fluid/Blood Leak19
- Break16
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem7
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions37
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available21
- Foreign Body In Patient12
- Injury7
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient7
- Pain7
- Swelling/ Edema5
- Bacterial Infection4
BardPort, Groshong models
4 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- BardPort, Groshong 0606150PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR65 reports
- BardPort, Groshong 0602850PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR20 reports
- BardPort, Groshong 0602810PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR13 reports
- BardPort, Groshong 0602820PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR1 report
Recent BardPort, Groshong adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryAug 14, 2026Fracture; Material Separation; Migration
It was reported through the litigation process that, on (b)(6) 2020, the patient underwent a port placement using the BardPort Titanium Dome Implantable Port Catheter via right internal jugular for chemotherapy. About three years, three months and eight days later, on (b)(6) 2023, the catheter allegedly fractured on the right side with migration to the right heart border. Subsequently, on the same day, the port was removed. However, the current status of the patient remains unknown.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 50249145 ↗MalfunctionJun 4, 2026Fracture; Device Tipped Over
ON (B)(6) 2026, A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING A TITANIUM LOW-PROFILE PORT. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE CATHETER WAS PLACED; HOWEVER, AT THE TIME OF SUTURING, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE CATHETER WAS BROKEN. THE CATHETER WAS SUBSEQUENTLY REMOVED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25387304 ↗MalfunctionMay 22, 2026Entrapment of Device; Difficult to Remove
EIGHT YEARS AGO, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING THE TITANIUM LOW PROFILE PORT. ON (B)(6) 2026, POST PROCEDURE, IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE PORT, THE CATHETER HAD ADHERED TO THE BLOOD VESSEL AND COULD NOT BE REMOVED. REPORTEDLY, THE PORT WAS REMOVED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25252083 ↗MalfunctionMar 30, 2026Fracture
A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING THE TITANIUM LOW PROFILE PORT. ON (B)(6) 2026, POST THE IMPLANTATION, THE PORT WAS FOUND ALLEGEDLY FRACTURED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24711203 ↗InjuryMar 17, 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, SEPTIC EMBOLI AND RECURRENT PNEUMONIA. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Embolism/Embolus; Pneumonia; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 24614958 ↗MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, SOMETIME AFTER THE PORT PLACEMENT, THE CATHETER HAD ALLEGEDLY FRACTURED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24386019 ↗InjuryFeb 16, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2010, VIA RIGHT INTERNAL JUGULAR VEIN FOR TREATMENT OF LYMPHOMA. APPROXIMATELY FOUR WEEKS LATER, ON (B)(6) 2010, THE PATIENT PRESENTED TO THE HOSPITAL WITH TACHYCARDIA, AND SUBSEQUENTLY WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN INFECTION. ADDITIONALLY, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH METHICILLIN SENSITIVE STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS (MSSA) BACTEREMIA. FURTHER, THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED ON (B)(6) 2010. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT REMAINS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Bacteremia; Tachycardia; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 24345552 ↗InjuryJan 12, 2026Fracture; Material Separation; Migration
ON (B)(6) 2021, A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING THE TITANIUM IMPLANTABLE PORT, GROSHONG SINGLE-LUMEN, 8F. POST THE PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025, DURING REMOVAL OF THE CIP, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE CATHETER WAS RUPTURED AND SEPARATED. THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED. REPORTEDLY, IN A POST-REMOVAL CHEST X-RAY, IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT A PIECE OF CATHETER HAD MOVED INTO THE RIGHT HEART CHAMBER. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 24033327 ↗InjuryJan 12, 2026Fracture; Material Separation; Migration
ON (B)(6) 2021, A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING THE TITANIUM IMPLANTABLE PORT, GROSHONG SINGLE-LUMEN, 8F. POST THE PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025, DURING REMOVAL OF THE CIP, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE CATHETER WAS RUPTURED AND SEPARATED. THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED. REPORTEDLY, IN A POST-REMOVAL CHEST X-RAY, IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT A PIECE OF CATHETER HAD MOVED INTO THE RIGHT HEART CHAMBER. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 24033281 ↗InjuryJan 9, 2026Fracture; Material Separation; Migration
ON (B)(6) 2021, A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING THE TITANIUM LOW-PROFILE PORT. POST THE PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025, DURING REMOVAL OF THE CIP, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE CATHETER WAS RUPTURED AND SEPARATED. REPORTEDLY, THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED. IN THE POST-REMOVAL CHEST X-RAY, IT WAS FOUND THAT A PIECE OF CATHETER HAD MOVED INTO THE RIGHT HEART CHAMBER. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 24018529 ↗InjuryDec 18, 2025Fluid/Blood Leak; Fracture; Material Separation; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Naturally Worn; Migration; Fluid/Blood Leak; Fracture; Material Separation; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Naturally Worn; Migration
ON (B)(6) , 2022, A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE VIA THE RIGHT INTERNAL JUGULAR VEIN WITH THE PORT BODY POSITIONED ON THE RIGHT ANTERIOR CHEST FOR CHEMOTHERAPY ADMINISTRATION USING TITANIUM LOW-PROFILE IMPLANTABLE PORT, GROSHONG SINGLE-LUMEN, 8F. CHEMOTHERAPY WAS COMPLETED, AND MONTHLY FLUSHING CONTINUED FOR MAINTENANCE. POST THE PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) , 2025, THE PATIENT REPORTED NECK PAIN DURING FLUSHING, LEADING TO A SCHEDULED CV PORT REMOVAL ON (B)(6) , 2025. REPORTEDLY, ON (B)(6) , 2025, AN X-RAY REVEALED A FRACTURED CATHETER, WITH THE CATHETER TIP CONFIRMED TO HAVE MIGRATED INTO THE HEART. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Neck Pain
MAUDE report 23836354 ↗InjuryDec 17, 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: Thrombosis/Thrombus
MAUDE report 23825592 ↗InjuryDec 1, 2025Material Integrity Problem; Fluid/Blood Leak; Material Integrity Problem
ON (B)(6) 2025, A PATIENT UNDERWENT FOR A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING TITANIUM LOW-PROFILE IMPLANTABLE PORT, GROSHONG SINGLE-LUMEN, 8F. AFTER THE PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE ALLEGEDLY SLIGHT INFILTRATION INTO THE PATIENT TISSUE AND THE CATHETER WAS ALLEGEDLY FOUND DAMAGED. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT WAS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Bacterial Infection; Burning Sensation; Infiltration into Tissue; Inflammation; Pain; Swelling/ Edema
MAUDE report 23678837 ↗InjuryDec 1, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
ON (B)(6) 2025, A PATIENT UNDERWENT FOR A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING TITANIUM LOW-PROFILE IMPLANTABLE PORT, GROSHONG SINGLE-LUMEN, 8F. DURING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CHEMICAL OXALIPLATINUM 170 MG IV, PATIENT EXPERIENCED PAIN IN THE RIGHT PECTORAL MUSCLE, WHERE THE PORT CATHETER WAS PLACED, AND NOTICED THAT IT APPEARED LARGER AND SWOLLEN COMPARED TO THE LEFT PECTORAL MUSCLE. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT WAS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Pain; Swelling/ Edema
MAUDE report 23678675 ↗InjuryDec 1, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
ON (B)(6) 2025, A PATIENT UNDERWENT FOR A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING TITANIUM LOW-PROFILE IMPLANTABLE PORT, GROSHONG SINGLE-LUMEN, 8F. AFTER THE PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED THE INFECTIOUS CELLULITIS. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT WAS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Bacterial Infection
MAUDE report 23678672 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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