MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES L-CATH PICC S/L 26GA (1.9F) 0.60MM X 30CM; CATHETER INTRAVASCULAR, THERAPEUTIC

Model Number	384539
Medical Device Problem Code	Leak/Splash (1354)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/06/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The sample is not available for return.The investigation is currently in progress.A follow-up report will be submitted upon investigation completion.The lot number provided "1163831" cannot be found in our system.
Event or Problem Description
A nurse reported "lcath midline leaking around purple hub within hours of placement and removed." a new picc was placed.There was no patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
We conducted a thorough review of the manufacturing and inspection records for this lot and found no deviations or non-conformances.No samples were returned by the customer for evaluation.Additionally, the photographic evidence provided by the customer appeared to support the reported allegation.However, without access to the device affected, we are unable to complete a thorough investigation.As a result, we cannot determine a definitive root cause or establish an appropriate corrective action at this time.

• Brand Name: L-CATH PICC S/L 26GA (1.9F) 0.60MM X 30CM
• Common Device Name: CATHETER INTRAVASCULAR, THERAPEUTIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES; 1445 flat creek road; athens TX 75758
• Manufacturer Contact: kelly mayer ; 1445 flat creek road; athens, TX 75758 ; 9036759321
• MDR Report Key: 23659191
• Report Number: 0001625425-2025-01144
• Device Sequence Number: 10055137
• Product Code: LJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00886333209934
• UDI-Public: 00886333209934
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K230669
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2025
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Risk Manager
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/08/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 384539
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/27/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/08/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/26/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/10/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/18/2025
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown