MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES FIRST PICC S/L 26GA (1.9F) 0.65MM X 50CM; FIRST PICC S/L

Model Number	384232
Medical Device Problem Code	Leak/Splash (1354)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/11/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
This picc rn called to the bedside to assess a bloody dressing.Noticed blood on the dressing, backing up in the line and saturating the linen.Dressing was occlusive with no obvious issues.It was then noted there was a leak in the picc line itself which was leaking fluids and the patient's sedation drip.Md notified, picc removed, occlusive.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The sample was returned to argon for investigation.The investigation is currently in progress.A follow-up report will be submitted upon investigation completion.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A review of the manufacturing and inspection records for this lot was conducted, and no deviations or non-conformances were recorded relating to this issue.One opened sample was returned for review.Visual inspection of the sample found no damage.Functional testing of the sample, however, confirmed leakage at the silicone extension between the hub and the silicone disc.Closer examination of the area under magnification found a small slit/cut in the silicone.Results since the sample was returned opened, a definite root cause for the reported issue could not be established.It could not be determined if the damage was the result of an event within the assembly, unit storage, or packaging of the product or if the damage occurred after reaching the customer facility.Immediate corrective action since a definite root cause could not be established, determining the appropriate corrective action is not possible.Argon will continue to monitor for issues of this nature in the future.

• Brand Name: FIRST PICC S/L 26GA (1.9F) 0.65MM X 50CM
• Common Device Name: FIRST PICC S/L
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES; 1445 flat creek road; athens 75751
• Manufacturer Contact: kelly mayer ; 1445 flat creek road; athens, TX 75751 ; 4258996692
• MDR Report Key: 20115654
• Report Number: 0001625425-2024-01090
• Device Sequence Number: 7297225
• Product Code: FOZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00886333209750
• UDI-Public: (01)00886333209750(17)270215(10)11560144
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K972262
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/24/2024

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 384232
• Device Lot Number: 11560144
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/09/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/02/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/23/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/01/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/24/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/19/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown