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Device brand name · Port & catheter implanted subcutaneous intravascular

PowerPort ClearVUE isp Implantable Port, ChronoFlex Single-Lumen, 8F: medical device reports filed with FDA

1,327 reports name it, 2020–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: C R Bard Basd -3006260740. Product code LJT.

1,327
device reports naming the brand
0% of all MAUDE reports · about 221 a year
656
reports, 12 months to August 2026
368 in the 12 months before
21.6%
classified as malfunction
38.6% across the product code
4.7%
classified as death, as reported
62 reports · not verified by FDA

FDA's MAUDE database holds 1,327 reports that name the brand "PowerPort ClearVUE isp Implantable Port, ChronoFlex Single-Lumen, 8F" (port & catheter implanted subcutaneous intravascular), received between July 2020 and August 2026; the manufacturer given most often on reports is C R Bard Basd -3006260740. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.

656 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, up 78% from 368 in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are injury (73.7%), malfunction (21.6%) and death (4.7%); across all port & catheter, implanted, subcutaneous, intravascular reports (product code LJT) death is recorded in 1.8% and malfunction in 38.6%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.

The device problems coded most often are fracture (11.9%), device appears to trigger rejection (10.9%) and obstruction of flow (5.3%). The patient problems coded most often are thrombosis/thrombus, bacterial infection and sepsis. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Reports by month, five years

04691Sep 2021: 6Oct 2021: 7Nov 2021: 3Dec 2021: 12022Jan 2022: 2Feb 2022: 3Mar 2022: 0Apr 2022: 7May 2022: 8Jun 2022: 2Jul 2022: 0Aug 2022: 8Sep 2022: 1Oct 2022: 2Nov 2022: 7Dec 2022: 42023Jan 2023: 0Feb 2023: 2Mar 2023: 4Apr 2023: 11May 2023: 11Jun 2023: 7Jul 2023: 3Aug 2023: 14Sep 2023: 10Oct 2023: 7Nov 2023: 12Dec 2023: 42024Jan 2024: 8Feb 2024: 6Mar 2024: 14Apr 2024: 19May 2024: 15Jun 2024: 6Jul 2024: 20Aug 2024: 12Sep 2024: 26Oct 2024: 19Nov 2024: 12Dec 2024: 102025Jan 2025: 19Feb 2025: 34Mar 2025: 16Apr 2025: 29May 2025: 45Jun 2025: 54Jul 2025: 59Aug 2025: 45Sep 2025: 54Oct 2025: 77Nov 2025: 51Dec 2025: 572026Jan 2026: 20Feb 2026: 29Mar 2026: 66Apr 2026: 53May 2026: 44Jun 2026: 77Jul 2026: 37Aug 2026: 91

Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.

By year received

02705402020: 1920202021: 5520212022: 4420222023: 8520232024: 16720242025: 54020252026: 4172026

Event type and report source

Event type, as classified on the report

Death4.7%62
Injury73.7%978
Malfunction21.6%287
Other0%0
Not given0%0

Who filed the report

Manufacturer report100%1,327
Voluntary report0%0
User facility report0%0
Distributor report0%0
Not given0%0

Grey bar: all 22,475 reports carrying product code LJT. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.

Device problems coded

Device problem (FDA code)ReportsShareShare across product code
Fracturea broken bone15811.9%23.6%
Device appears to trigger rejection14410.9%3%
Obstruction of flow705.3%3.7%
Suction problem594.4%4.5%
Migrationthe device moved from where it was placed534%5.6%
Fluid/blood leak473.5%9.1%
Material separation463.5%9%
Difficult to flush423.2%3.5%
Expulsion352.6%1.2%
Blocked connection191.4%0.6%
Deformation due to compressive stress181.4%5.7%
Insufficient device problem information141.1%1%
Tear, rip or hole in device packaging110.8%0.4%
Difficult to removethe device was hard to remove100.8%2.9%
Component missing90.7%1.2%
Device damaged prior to usethe device was damaged before use90.7%0.5%
Detachment of device or device componentpart of the device came off80.6%2%
Device tipped over80.6%0.3%
Packaging problem80.6%0.3%
Material twisted/bent70.5%0.5%

FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.

Patient problems coded

Patient problem (FDA code)ReportsShare
Thrombosis/thrombus37128%
Bacterial infectiona bacterial infection816.1%
Sepsisa severe body-wide response to infection785.9%
Painpain, site not specified644.8%
Appropriate clinical signs, symptoms and conditions term/code not available534%
Bacteremia463.5%
Obstruction/occlusion392.9%
Pulmonary embolisma blood clot in the lung382.9%
Swelling/ edema362.7%
Skin erosion342.6%
Erythemaskin redness221.7%
Extravasation171.3%
Cellulitisa skin infection100.8%
Purulent discharge100.8%
Embolism/embolus90.7%

Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.

In context

MeasurePowerPort ClearVUE isp Implantable Port, ChronoFlex Single-Lumen, 8FProduct code LJTAll MAUDE reports
Reports1,32722,47526,136,888
Share of that pool—5.9%0%
Classified as death, per 1,000 reports47189
Classified as injury73.7%57.7%36.2%
Classified as malfunction21.6%38.6%62.3%
Filed by the manufacturer100%83.8%94.9%

Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Other brands with product code LJT

BrandReportsLatest 12 monthsClassified as death
PowerPort isp M.R.I. Implantable Port, Groshong Single-Lumen, 8F1,0432111.3%
PowerPort M.R.I. Implantable Port, ChronoFlex Single-Lumen, 8F6893414.2%
PowerPort isp M.R.I. Implantable Port, ChronoFlex Single-Lumen, 8F6693504.6%
Lifeport Vascular Access System60900.5%
PowerPort isp MRI 6F CHRONW/OS4561830%
Celsite452510.9%
Unknown Port435160.7%
Implanted Port4003684.3%
Smart Port CT3321924.2%
PowerPort ClearVUE Slim Implantable Port, ChronoFlex Single-Lumen, Kit, 8F2951645.4%
Unknown Power Port29351.7%
PowerPort duo M.R.I. Implantable Port, ChronoFlex Dual-Lumen, 9.5F279743.2%
PowerPort isp MRI 6CF Int w SP, ATT, SL2771400%
Power Port isp M.R.I., 8Fr Groshong225360%
M.R.I. Implantable Port, Hickman Single-Lumen, 9.6F213622.3%

Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."

Questions about PowerPort ClearVUE isp Implantable Port, ChronoFlex Single-Lumen, 8F reports

How many FDA reports name PowerPort ClearVUE isp Implantable Port, ChronoFlex Single-Lumen, 8F?

1,327 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 656 in the latest 12 months.

What kinds of events are reported?

injury (73.7%), malfunction (21.6%) and death (4.7%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.

What device problems are coded?

fracture (11.9%), device appears to trigger rejection (10.9%), obstruction of flow (5.3%), suction problem (4.4%) and migration (4%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.

Who files these reports?

manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.

Do these reports show that PowerPort ClearVUE isp Implantable Port, ChronoFlex Single-Lumen, 8F was at fault?

No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."

How do I report a problem with a medical device?

Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.

Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.

Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.