| Model Number |
P1PIC1.4-S |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Difficult to Remove (1528)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
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| Date of Event |
03/29/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during removal of the peripherally inserted central catheter (picc), resistance was encountered and the picc line fractured leaving 11.5 cm in the patient's leg.The patient was taken to another facility for surgery to remove the retained segment.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device was not available for examination.In-house investigation included review of device history records.The investigation indicated no evidence of manufacturing or material related issues that would have contributed to the event.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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