MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES L-CATH PICC D/L 20GA (2.6F) 0.90MM X 60CM

Model Number 384466

Device Problem Crack (1135)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 05/28/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

According to the product experience report, there was no sample to be returned.Additionally, no photographic or visual evidence of any kind was provided which would have allowed for the allegation to be reviewed.Without such evidence, this complaint could not be confirmed and determining a definite root cause and corrective action is not possible.If the sample is returned at a future date, a follow-up report will be submitted.

Event Description

¿patient had an argon 2.6 fr double lumen cvc inserted on [ date redacted].Cvc (central venous catheter) had difficulty flushing or aspirating blood from blue lumen from initial placement and alteplase was instilled per policy the following day.After alteplase instillation, the blue lumen was able to be used without any issue.Approximately two weeks later, red lumen was noted to have a crack on the distal end of the red lumen.Cvc removed that day.Current standard of care is to wipe external catheter lumens with chg wipes once a shift while cvc is in place.¿approximate age of device 17 days¿.

• Brand Name: L-CATH PICC D/L 20GA (2.6F) 0.90MM X 60CM
• Type of Device: L-CATH PICC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES; 1445 flat creek rd; athens TX 75751
• Manufacturer Contact: elnaz rahman ; 1445 flat creek rd; athens, TX 75751 ; 9036759321
• MDR Report Key: 17306397
• MDR Text Key: 319111019
• Report Number: 0001625425-2023-01118
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K091670
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/12/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/12/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 384466
• Device Catalogue Number: 384466
• Device Lot Number: 11468006
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/04/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other