PowerPort M.R.I.Recalls & reported problems across all models

We found 8 models of PowerPort M.R.I. by Bard Access Systems, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 264 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between May 2, 2018 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 7 deaths, 175 injuries, 82 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (68 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 M.R.I. problems

PowerPort M.R.I. models

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

• PowerPort M.R.I. 1809600

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  1 death72 reports
• PowerPort M.R.I. 1809660

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  1 death51 reports
• PowerPort M.R.I. 1859660

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  1 death45 reports
• PowerPort M.R.I. 1859600

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  1 death42 reports
• PowerPort M.R.I. 1809601

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  2 deaths20 reports
• PowerPort M.R.I. 1809661

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  1 death14 reports
• PowerPort M.R.I. 1859601

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  11 reports
• PowerPort M.R.I. 1859661

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  9 reports

Recent PowerPort M.R.I. adverse event reports

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

• InjurySep 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 was unknown.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 50928171 ↗
• DeathSep 25, 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 50894474 ↗
• DeathSep 16, 2026Device Appears to Trigger Rejection

  It was reported through the litigation process that, sometime after the port placement, the patient was diagnosed with thrombosis. It was further reported that the patient eventually expired. However, the cause of death was not reported.

  Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus

  MAUDE report 50787119 ↗
• InjuryJul 29, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  It was reported through the litigation process that, on (b)(6) 2014, a patient underwent port placement via the right internal jugular vein for the treatment of B cell lymphoma. Approximately two days later, on (b)(6) 2014, the patient experienced bruising at the port site. Additionally, approximately two days later, on (b)(6) 2014, hematoma was observed around the insertion site. Subsequently, the port was removed on (b)(6) 2015. However, the current status of the patient remains unknown.

  Patient problems: Bruise/Contusion; Hematoma

  MAUDE report 50067080 ↗
• InjuryJul 27, 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 50032303 ↗
• InjuryJul 3, 2026Device Appears to Trigger Rejection; Obstruction of Flow; Material Protrusion/Extrusion; Migration

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, SOMETIME AFTER THE PORT PLACEMENT, THE CATHETER AND PORT BODY AND RESERVOIR ALLEGEDLY BECAME OCCLUDED. ADDITIONALLY, PROTRUSION AND MIGRATION WERE OBSERVED. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THROMBOSIS. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT REMAINS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus

  MAUDE report 25700990 ↗
• InjuryJun 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 WAS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 25650929 ↗
• InjuryJun 15, 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 25499254 ↗
• InjuryMay 28, 2026Expulsion

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, SOMETIME AFTER THE PORT PLACEMENT, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN UNSPECIFIED INFECTION AND EROSION. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT WAS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Skin Erosion; Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 25311830 ↗
• InjuryMay 27, 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 25296432 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 25, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS THAT, SOMETIME AFTER THE PORT PLACEMENT, THE PORT A CATH ALLEGEDLY DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25269175 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 13, 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 25158718 ↗
• InjuryMay 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 REMAINS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus

  MAUDE report 25146997 ↗
• 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 REMAINS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 25026793 ↗
• 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 AND THROMBOSIS. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT REMAINS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus; Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 25024532 ↗

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