VaccessRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 6 models of Vaccess by Bard Access Systems, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 258 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Oct 11, 2017 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 13 deaths, 180 injuries, 65 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Appears to Trigger Rejection” (25 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 Vaccess problems

Vaccess models

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

• Vaccess 7480000

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  7 deaths145 reports
• Vaccess 7360000

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  1 death40 reports
• Vaccess 7460000

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  1 death25 reports
• Vaccess 7496000

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  2 deaths21 reports
• Vaccess 7380000

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  1 death15 reports
• Vaccess 7360001

  PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
  1 death12 reports

Recent Vaccess adverse event reports

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

• InjurySep 29, 2026Device Appears to Trigger Rejection

  It was reported through the litigation process that, sometime after the port placement, the patient was diagnosed with thrombosis and a superficial skin infection. However, the current status of the patient was unknown.

  Patient problems: Skin Infection; Thrombosis/Thrombus

  MAUDE report 50928879 ↗
• 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 50928175 ↗
• InjurySep 25, 2026Device Appears to Trigger Rejection; Obstruction of Flow

  It was reported through the litigation process that, sometime after the port placement, the patient was diagnosed with thrombosis and occlusion. However, the current status of the patient was unknown.

  Patient problems: Obstruction/Occlusion; Thrombosis/Thrombus

  MAUDE report 50894662 ↗
• InjurySep 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. However, the current status of the patient was unknown.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 50894484 ↗
• InjurySep 25, 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 50894177 ↗
• InjurySep 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. However, the current status of the patient was unknown.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 50894176 ↗
• InjurySep 24, 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 50877879 ↗
• InjurySep 24, 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 50877876 ↗
• DeathSep 1, 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 50545784 ↗
• InjuryAug 21, 2026Malposition of Device; Blocked Connection; Migration

  It was reported through the litigation process that, sometime after the port placement, the port body was malpositioned, making access difficult, and consequently required surgical removal and replacement. However, the current status of the patient is unknown.

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

  MAUDE report 50370435 ↗
• DeathAug 18, 2026Device Appears to Trigger Rejection; Obstruction of Flow

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 50296569 ↗
• DeathAug 11, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  A Patient underwent an port placement procedure using BD implanted port. Reportedly, the patient's condition began to improve in 2026, and the family requested removal of the port. According to the family, the request for removal was declined, and the patient later developed an infection, stated that puss was coming out from all over his body. The patient subsequently expired as a result of the infection.

  Patient problems: Cellulitis; Thromboembolism; Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 50207864 ↗
• InjuryAug 10, 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 sepsis. However, the current status of the patient was unknown.

  Patient problems: Sepsis; Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 50191010 ↗
• 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 remains unknown.

  Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus

  MAUDE report 50137343 ↗
• 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 developed sepsis secondary to an unspecified infection. However, the patient's current status is unknown.

  Patient problems: Sepsis; Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 50021575 ↗

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