PowerPort, GroshongRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 4 models of PowerPort, Groshong by Bard Access Systems, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 36 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between May 17, 2018 and Jul 20, 2026 — classified as 21 injuries, 15 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (11 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, Groshong problems

PowerPort, Groshong models

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

• PowerPort, Groshong 1718500

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  17 reports
• PowerPort, Groshong 1708560

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  8 reports
• PowerPort, Groshong 1778000

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  8 reports
• PowerPort, Groshong 1718501

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  3 reports

Recent PowerPort, Groshong adverse event reports

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

• InjuryJul 20, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  ON (B)(6) 2026, A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING THE POWERPORT ISP. POST PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT REPORTEDLY DEVELOPED REDNESS AND TENDERNESS AT THE PORT SITE. ADDITIONALLY, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED AN ITCHY RASH ON THE NECK. THE CURRENT PATIENT STATUS IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Erythema; Itching Sensation; Rash

  MAUDE report 25869653 ↗
• InjuryJun 12, 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 25485717 ↗
• InjuryMay 8, 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 25121956 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 30, 2026Fracture

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

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25040050 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 30, 2026Fracture

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

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25039188 ↗
• InjuryDec 18, 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 THROMBOSIS. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus

  MAUDE report 23836106 ↗
• InjuryNov 12, 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: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 23529989 ↗
• InjuryOct 27, 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 WAS DEVELOPED WITH UNSPECIFIED INFECTION. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT WAS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 23388699 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 24, 2025Fluid/Blood Leak; Fracture; Fluid/Blood Leak; Fracture

  A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PORT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING THE POWER PORT. 2 YEARS POST PORT PLACEMENT, THE CATHETER WAS ALLEGEDLY FOUND CRACKED IN THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23381267 ↗
• InjuryOct 21, 2025Obstruction of Flow; Obstruction of Flow

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT SOMETIME POST A PORT PLACEMENT, THE PORT CATHETER HAD OBSTRUCTION OF FLOW AND PATIENT HAS DEVELOPED WITH THROMBOSIS. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT OCCLUSION AND EXTRAVASATION WERE OBSERVED. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT WAS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Extravasation; Obstruction/Occlusion; Thrombosis/Thrombus

  MAUDE report 23345486 ↗
• InjuryOct 21, 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. REPORTEDLY THE PATIENT WAS EXPIRED, AND THE CAUSE OF DEATH WAS NOT PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 23345423 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 4, 2025Migration; Migration

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT SOMETIME POST A PORT PLACEMENT, THE DEVICE HAD MIGRATION. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22699854 ↗
• InjuryJun 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 POST A PORT PLACEMENT, THE PATIENT ALLEGEDLY DEVELOPED UNSPECIFIED INFECTION. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 22217401 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 16, 2025Device Tipped Over; Migration; Device Tipped Over; Migration

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT SOMETIME POST A PORT PLACEMENT, THE PORT WAS ALLEGEDLY FLIPPED AND MIGRATED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22209377 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 5, 2025Fracture; Fracture

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

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22148031 ↗

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