MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES L-CATH PICC S/L 28GA (1.2F) 0.40MM X 25CM

Model Number 384540

Device Problems Crack (1135); Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

We have another leaking picc line that had to be removed from a patient.This one is the smaller gauge.

Manufacturer Narrative

The sample is indicated as available for return.As of the date of this report, the sample has not been returned.A follow-up report will be provided once the device has been received and reviewed.

Manufacturer Narrative

A review of the dhr and inspection records was conducted, and no similar concerns were found.One opened catheter was returned for review.Visual inspection confirmed a crack in the luer that would result in leakage.Several complaints for this part number have previously been received regarding a cracked hub resulting in leakage, and capa 2021-039 was initiated to address this issue.The capa is currently in the implementation phase and will evaluate the corrective action implementation for effectiveness to prevent a recurrence of this issue.

Event Description

We have another leaking picc line that had to be removed from a patient.This one is the smaller gauge.

• Brand Name: L-CATH PICC S/L 28GA (1.2F) 0.40MM X 25CM
• 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: 16628389
• MDR Text Key: 312139306
• Report Number: 0001625425-2023-01008
• 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: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/08/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 384540
• Device Lot Number: 11374340
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/14/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/28/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/14/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/08/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/21/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Other