BardPort M.R.I., GroshongRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 7 models of BardPort M.R.I., Groshong by Bard Access Systems, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 253 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jun 22, 2016 and Sep 24, 2026 — classified as 2 deaths, 97 injuries, 154 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (133 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

Most reported BardPort M.R.I., Groshong problems

BardPort M.R.I., Groshong models

7 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• BardPort M.R.I., Groshong 0602830

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  1 death108 reports
• BardPort M.R.I., Groshong 0602833

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  88 reports
• BardPort M.R.I., Groshong 0603870

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  1 death33 reports
• BardPort M.R.I., Groshong 0604520

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  18 reports
• BardPort M.R.I., Groshong 0605920

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  3 reports
• BardPort M.R.I., Groshong 0602840

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  2 reports
• BardPort M.R.I., Groshong 0603830

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  1 report

Recent BardPort M.R.I., Groshong adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Fracture

  On (b)(6) 2026, a patient underwent a port placement procedure using the M.R.I. Implantable Port. During the procedure, the catheter fractured while being inserted through the introducer sheath. The procedure was completed using another device. There was no reported patient injury.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50877976 ↗
• InjuryAug 6, 2026Burst Container or Vessel; Fluid/Blood Leak; Fracture; Material Separation; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Naturally Worn

  A patient underwent a port placement procedure using an M.R.I. Implantable Port. Post procedure on (b)(6)2026, swelling was noted around the port during medication administration and was suspected to be due to subcutaneous leakage. Following X ray evaluation and other diagnostic testing, the port was removed, and a catheter fracture was identified. The current status of the patient was unknown.

  Patient problems: Extravasation; Swelling/ Edema

  MAUDE report 50152624 ↗
• 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 was unknown.

  Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus

  MAUDE report 50144045 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 3, 2026Reflux within Device; Failure to Advance; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  ON (B)(6) 2026, A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN ULTRASOUND GUIDED PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE VIA THE RIGHT INTERNAL JUGULAR VEIN USING AN M.R.I. IMPLANTABLE PORT. DURING THE PROCEDURE, DIFFICULTY WAS ENCOUNTERED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO INSERT THE GUIDEWIRE DUE TO THE UNSUITABLE SHAPE OF THE WIRES SHEATH, WHICH HINDERED THUMB ASSISTED INSERTION AND MADE IT CHALLENGING TO OVERCOME THE NATURAL BEND AT THE TIP. THIS LED TO PROCEDURAL DIFFICULTY AND INCREASED TENSION, AS THE DILATOR WAS POSITIONED IN THE VEIN, RESULTING IN UNDESIRABLE BLOOD REFLUX. WITH SIGNIFICANT EFFORT, THE GUIDEWIRE WAS EVENTUALLY INSERTED BUT BECAME DIFFICULT TO ADVANCE WITHOUT AN APPARENT CAUSE, REQUIRING FORCEFUL MANIPULATION. ALTHOUGH ADVANCEMENT WAS ACHIEVED, RETRIEVAL OF THE GUIDEWIRE WAS NOT POSSIBLE, AS NO SEGMENT WAS ACCESSIBLE FOR WITHDRAWAL. FLUOROSCOPY REVEALED THAT THE GUIDEWIRE WAS POSITIONED UNSTABLY AT THE TIP, POSING A HIGH RISK OF DETACHMENT AND POTENTIAL EMBOLISM. THE ENTIRE SYSTEM WAS CAREFULLY RETRACTED UNDER DYNAMIC FLUOROSCOPY WITHOUT WIRE DETACHMENT; HOWEVER, THE GUIDEWIRE KINKED, RENDERING THE PORT IMPLANTATION UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE WAS REPLACED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25703985 ↗
• 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 25635197 ↗
• InjuryJun 23, 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 25592796 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Failure to Advance; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress

  THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING THE M.R.I. PORT. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE CATHETER COULD NOT BE ADVANCED DUE TO THE INNER TUBE OF THE SHEATH BEING CRUSHED AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25065028 ↗
• InjuryMar 25, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

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

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 24685693 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 23, 2026Fracture; Material Separation; Material Protrusion/Extrusion

  ON (B)(6) 2026, A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING THE M.R.I. PORT. POST THE PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2026, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE RESERVOIR CHAMBER HAD COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF FROM THE PORT AND THE RESERVOIR ALSO DISLODGED FROM THE PORT SEPTUM. ADDITIONALLY, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED DISCOMFORT, SO THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT REPORTED INJURY.

  Patient problems: Discomfort

  MAUDE report 24659622 ↗
• InjuryMar 23, 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 THROMBOSIS. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus

  MAUDE report 24659465 ↗
• InjuryMar 19, 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 IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 24637491 ↗
• InjuryMar 16, 2026Fracture; Obstruction of Flow

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, SOMETIME AFTER THE PORT PLACEMENT, THE CATHETER HAD ALLEGEDLY FRACTURED. ADDITIONALLY, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH OCCLUSION. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Obstruction/Occlusion

  MAUDE report 24602919 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 5, 2026Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, SOMETIME AFTER THE PORT PLACEMENT, THE CATHETER ALLEGEDLY FRACTURED. HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED. IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, SOMETIME AFTER THE PORT PLACEMENT, THE CATHETER HAD ALLEGEDLY FRACTURED. HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

  MAUDE report 24519362 ↗
• InjuryFeb 26, 2026Fracture; Material Separation; Migration

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, SOMETIME AFTER THE PORT PLACEMENT, THE CATHETER HAD ALLEGEDLY FRACTURED AND MIGRATED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24451410 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 18, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, SOMETIME AFTER THE PORT PLACEMENT, THE PORT HAD ALLEGEDLY MALFUNCTIONED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24377619 ↗

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