PowerPortRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 13 models of PowerPort by Bard Access Systems, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 138 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between May 17, 2018 and Sep 28, 2026 — classified as 3 deaths, 78 injuries, 57 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (33 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 PowerPort problems

PowerPort models

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

• PowerPort CP00003

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  1 death46 reports
• PowerPort 1716070

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  21 reports
• PowerPort 1708160

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  12 reports
• PowerPort 1759600

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  11 reports
• PowerPort CP00002

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  1 death11 reports
• PowerPort 1709600

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  8 reports
• PowerPort 1709601

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  7 reports
• PowerPort 1718000

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  7 reports
• PowerPort 1716071

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  5 reports
• PowerPort 1759601

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  1 death4 reports
• PowerPort 1706062

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  2 reports
• PowerPort 1718001

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  2 reports
• PowerPort CP00001

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  2 reports

Recent PowerPort adverse event reports

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

• InjurySep 28, 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 50911170 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Suction Problem; Migration

  It was reported through the litigation process that, sometime after the port placement, the port allegedly malfunctioned, with difficulty aspirating from the indwelling port, and the port was reported to have migrated. However, no patient injury was reported.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50866598 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Suction Problem; Migration

  It was reported through the litigation process that, sometime after the port placement, the port allegedly malfunctioned, with difficulty aspirating from the indwelling port, and the port was reported to have migrated. However, no patient injury was reported.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50866597 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Suction Problem; Migration

  It was reported through the litigation process that, sometime after the port placement, the port allegedly malfunctioned, with difficulty aspirating from the indwelling port, and the port was reported to have migrated. However, no patient injury was reported.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50864179 ↗
• InjuryAug 10, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  It was reported through litigation process that sometime later post port placement procedure via the right jugular vein, the patient was diagnosed with an unspecified infection. However, the current status of the patient is unknown.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 50190900 ↗
• InjuryAug 3, 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 50112310 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 22, 2026Device Tipped Over; Migration

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, SOMETIME AFTER THE PORT PLACEMENT, THE CATHETER ALLEGEDLY FLIPPED, RESULTING IN PORT DYSFUNCTION. ADDITIONALLY, THE PORT BODY WAS FLIPPED, AND A FRAGMENT MIGRATED, WITH THE CATHETER TIP PULLED BACK FROM THE CAVOATRIAL JUNCTION. HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25573583 ↗
• DeathJun 4, 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. It was further reported that the patient eventually expired. However, the cause of death was not reported.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 25392306 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 28, 2026Fracture

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

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25312109 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 25, 2026Migration

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

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25267796 ↗
• InjuryApr 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 IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 25024795 ↗
• 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 24965404 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 21, 2026Unsealed Device Packaging

  ON (B)(6) 2026, THE PATIENT WAS PREPPED FOR A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING THE POWERPORT SLIM IMPLANTABLE PORT. DURING INSPECTION OF THE DEVICE, THE OUTER STERILE PACKAGE WAS FOUND TO BE INCOMPLETELY SEALED. THE INNER STERILE BARRIER REMAINED INTACT, AND THE CUSTOMER DETERMINED THAT STERILITY WAS NOT COMPROMISED. THE DEVICE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY USED, AS THE INTERNAL PACKAGING WAS UNDAMAGED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONTACT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24938584 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 26, 2026Fracture

  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: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24696879 ↗
• 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 24660071 ↗

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