510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2019Titanium Powerport Isp Implanted Port with 6 FR Chronoflex Polyurethane Catheter
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
C.R. Bard, Inc. · LJT Port & Catheter, Implanted, Subcutaneous, Intravascular
Cleared on Nov 14, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K060812 (C.R. Bard, Inc., 2006) and 1 other predicate after a 65-day review. Its family tree reaches back 8 generations to 2000. 4 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 2 times.
- Decided
- Nov 14, 2007
- Review
- 65 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LJT
- Recalls
- 2
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 8 generations to K001901 (2000). 21 ancestors in all, the oldest K863606 (1986). 4 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 8 generations backK001901 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK012902 Poly Per-Q-Cath Single Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3143100; Poly…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2001
- 6 generations backK031129 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters; Poly RadpiccC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2003
- 5 generations backK034019 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc CathetersC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK050931 6 FR DL Powerpicc CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2005
- 3 generations backK051672 PowerpiccBard Access Systems, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK060812 Powerport (TM)Implanted Titanium Port W/8 FR. Chronoflex…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK063377 Powerport Polymetric Port with 8 FR S/L Chronoflex CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled
- This deviceK072549 Titanium Powerport Isp Implanted Port with 6 FR Chronoflex…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK251253 PowerPort™ isp Implantable Port; PowerPort™ Slim Implantable Port…Bard Access Systems, Inc. · 2025
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK252478 Vaccess™ CT Low-Profile Power-Injectable Implantable Port; Vaccess™…Bard Access Systems, Inc. · 2025
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK232737 PowerPort™ ClearVUE™ Slim ECG Enabled Implantable Port; PowerPort™…Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK181446 Bard Power-Injectable Implantable Ports (PowerPorts®)C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2019
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K251253PowerPort™ isp Implantable Port; PowerPort™ Slim Implantable Port; PowerPort™ M.R.I. ™…Bard Access Systems, Inc. · 2025 · cites it directly1descendant
- K252478Vaccess™ CT Low-Profile Power-Injectable Implantable Port; Vaccess™ CT Power-Injectable…Bard Access Systems, Inc. · 2025 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K232737PowerPort™ ClearVUE™ Slim ECG Enabled Implantable Port; PowerPort™ ClearVUE™ isp ECG…Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · 2023 · cites it directly0descendants
- K181446Bard Power-Injectable Implantable Ports (PowerPorts®)C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2019 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −8 | K001901 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath Midline… | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2000 | 2 |
| −7 | K012902 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Single Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3143100; Poly Per-Q-Cath… | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −6 | K031129 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters; Poly Radpicc | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K034019 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2004 | 1 |
| −4 | K050931 | 6 FR DL Powerpicc Catheter | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −3 | K051672 | Powerpicc | Bard Access Systems, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −2 | K060812 | Powerport (TM)Implanted Titanium Port W/8 FR. Chronoflex Catheter-Multiple | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2006 | 1 |
| −1 | K063377 | Powerport Polymetric Port with 8 FR S/L Chronoflex Catheter | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2007 | 7 |
| 0 (this device) | K072549 | Titanium Powerport Isp Implanted Port with 6 FR Chronoflex Polyurethane Catheter | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K251253 | PowerPort™ isp Implantable Port; PowerPort™ Slim Implantable Port; PowerPort™… | Bard Access Systems, Inc. | 2025 | — |
| +2 | K252478 | Vaccess™ CT Low-Profile Power-Injectable Implantable Port; Vaccess™ CT… | Bard Access Systems, Inc. | 2025 | — |
| +1 | K232737 | PowerPort™ ClearVUE™ Slim ECG Enabled Implantable Port; PowerPort™ ClearVUE™… | Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K181446 | Bard Power-Injectable Implantable Ports (PowerPorts®) | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2019 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
Planning a device in LJT? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new LJT device
- #1 K251253 PowerPort™ isp Implantable Port; PowerPort™…score 14.9 · 9 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K060812 | Powerport (TM)Implanted Titanium Port W/8 FR. Chronoflex Catheter-MultipleSummary page 1…80 LJT - Subcutaneous, Implanted, Intravascular Infusion Port & Catheter Premarket Notification: K060812, clearance date July 14, 2006 Predicate Devices Trade Name: MRI PowerPortTM… | 2006 |
| * | K063377 | Powerport Polymetric Port with 8 FR S/L Chronoflex CatheterSummary page 1…aneous, Implanted, Intravascular Infusion Port & Catheter Premarket Notification: K063377, clearance date Jan 25, 2007 Class II Classification 21 CFR §880.5965… | 2007 |
What descends from it? (4)
3 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2019 | Class II | Z-1573-2020 | Component change control | Firm has identified that the product may be at risk of incorrectly containing a tunneler with a barb tip meant to attach to a 6Fr catheter instead of the correct barb tip for a 9.6Fr catheter. This can result in a prolongation of operation. |
| Mar 18, 2010 | Not classified | Z-1525-2010 | Mixed-up of materials/components | 8F PowerPort stems were mixed with 6F PowerPorts and packaged. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 7 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10 months on median.
- 12 of the 21 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K251253 (Bard Access Systems, Inc., 2025) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 18 other devices also cite its predicate K060812.
How does its category compare?
All LJT devicesLJT Port & Catheter, Implanted, Subcutaneous, Intravascular: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · LJT
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LJT
182in 2016
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LJT
1in 2022
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LJT
4,308in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LJT, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 11 | 85 | 1 | 208 |
| 2008 | 7 | 119 | 2 | 161 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 2 | 172 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 19 | 207 |
| 2011 | 5 | 144 | 1 | 202 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 2 | 153 |
| 2013 | 7 | 150 | 0 | 141 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 0 | 143 |
| 2015 | 4 | 164 | 1 | 149 |
| 2016 | 3 | 182 | 0 | 135 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 1 | 262 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 1 | 878 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 7 | 765 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 959 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 1,285 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 1 | 1,334 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 1,221 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 1,896 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 4,308 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 1 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The PowerPortTM implanted port is indicated for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system. The port system can be used for infusion of medication, I.V. fluids, parenteral nutrition solutions, blood products, and for the withdrawal of blood samples. When used with a PowerLoc TM safety infusion set, the PowerPortTM device is indicated for power injection of contrast media. For power injection of contrast media, the maximum recommended infusion rate is 5 ml/s.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K072549 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K072549: Titanium Powerport Isp Implanted Port with 6 FR Chronoflex Polyurethane Catheter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K072549
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026