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L-Cath PICC S/L 20 GA (3F) 1.0mm x 60cmRecalls & reported problems

Argon Medical Devices, Inc. · Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter · Class 2 · Implant

All models of L-Cath PICC S/L (2)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Quick summary

This Argon Medical L-Cath PICC is a long-term central line placed through the arm for giving fluids, medicines and nutrition. Most of the 28 reports describe the catheter cracking or breaking, sometimes at the hub so it stops flushing, and one report describes blood leaking from the crack. There are no deaths and 1 injury. One open recall, started in June 2026, covers leaking and cracking at the hub that can require replacing the line or lead to blockage.

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Adverse event reports
28
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
1

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 28 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00886333209828), received between Aug 18, 2022 and May 8, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 27 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Crack” (27 reports).

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 2 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 4 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520264
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Recalls naming this device

  1. Jun 15, 2026Class IIOpen, Classified

    Catheters, indicated for short/long-term peripheral access to central venous system for the administration of fluids, medications, nutrients; and sampling, may experience leaking and/or cracking at the hub, which may lead to replacement, inability to flush/aspirate catheter, catheter occlusion, therapy interruption, blood loss, tissue irritation, bloodstream infection.

    Z-2803-2026 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Crack27
  • Break6
  • Fluid/Blood Leak1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information26
  • Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 28 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMay 8, 2025Break; Crack; Break; Crack

    THE REPORTER STATES THEY HAVE FOUND BROKEN/CRACKED PICCS FROM 4 DIFFERENT LOTS. NO DETAILS WERE PROVIDED ABOUT TYPE OF PROCEDURE, QUANTITY OF PICCS, DATES OF OCCURRENCE, NO INJURY WAS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 21990306 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 8, 2025Break; Crack; Break; Crack

    THE REPORTER STATES THEY HAVE FOUND BROKEN/CRACKED PICCS FROM 4 DIFFERENT LOTS. NO DETAILS WERE PROVIDED ABOUT TYPE OF PROCEDURE, QUANTITY OF PICCS, DATES OF OCCURRENCE, NO INJURY WAS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 21990169 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 8, 2025Break; Crack; Break; Crack

    THE REPORTER STATES THEY HAVE FOUND BROKEN/CRACKED PICCS FROM 4 DIFFERENT LOTS. NO DETAILS WERE PROVIDED ABOUT TYPE OF PROCEDURE, QUANTITY OF PICCS, DATES OF OCCURRENCE, NO INJURY WAS REPORTED,

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 21990032 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 8, 2025Break; Crack; Break; Crack

    THE REPORTER STATES THEY HAVE FOUND BROKEN/CRACKED PICCS FROM 4 DIFFERENT LOTS. NO DETAILS WERE PROVIDED ABOUT TYPE OF PROCEDURE, QUANTITY OF PICCS, DATES OF OCCURRENCE, NO INJURY WAS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 21989657 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 26, 2024Crack; Crack

    INTERNAL HUB CRACKED AND NO FLUSHING WITHIN ONE DAY OF INSERTION (INSERTED IN MORNING, EVENT OCCURRED IN EVENING). DATE OF INSERTION: (B)(6) 2023 (<1 DAY IN SITU) PICC REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW PICC.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 18586969 ↗
  • InjuryJan 24, 2024Crack; Crack

    PICC LINE DISCOVERED LEAKING BLOOD FROM CONNECTOR BETWEEN FEMALE AND OF PICC LINE AND LUER LOCK CONNECTOR FROM EXTENSION TUBING. DISCOVERED CRACK ON FEMALE END OF PICC LINE. DATE OF INSERTION: (B)(6) 2023 (IN SITU 5 DAYS) INJURY: UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF BLOOD LOSS. INTERVENTION: PICC LINE REMOVED RESULTING IN LOSS OF TPN INFUSED AND UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF BLOOD LOSS FROM DEFECTIVE PICC AREA. IV INSERTION INITIATED.

    Patient problems: Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding

    MAUDE report 18573283 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 31, 2023Break; Crack; Break; Crack

    BROKEN CATHETER, THIS ONE CRACKING AT THE LEVEL OF THE PLASTIC JUNCTION. FOR THE MOMENT OUR BABIES ARE DOING WELL FOLLOWING THE INCIDENTS. BUT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE THAT OUR PREMATURE BABY, WHO IS BASICALLY A VERY FRAGILE BABY WITH NO IMMUNE DEFENCE, EACH INSTALLATION WHERE THE BREAKAGE OF THE CATHETERS HAS OCCURRED, WHICH HAS REQUIRED A 2ND OR EVEN A 3RD INSTALLATION, IS AN INJURY WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO JUSTIFIABLE AND THIS POSES SEVERAL MAJOR RISKS TO ITS FOLLOW-UP. THE DAMAGES ARE MANY. - A DELAY IN TREATMENT (PARENTERAL NUTRITION AND ANTIBIOTICS, HEMODYNAMIC INSTABILITY) WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO ITS SURVIVAL -A POTENTIAL RISK OF INFECTION RELATED TO MULTIPLE CATHETER CHANGES. - A RISK OF DETERIORATION OF THE STATE OF HEALTH DURING INTRA-HOSPITAL TRANSPORT. -PAIN RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. -THE RISK OF WEIGHT LOSS AND HYPOGLYCEMIA. -A MAJOR SOURCE OF STRESS FOR FAMILIES. (FRENCH TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH).

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17425646 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 31, 2023Crack; Crack

    BROKEN CATHETER, THIS ONE CRACKING AT THE LEVEL OF THE PLASTIC JUNCTION. FOR THE MOMENT OUR BABIES ARE DOING WELL FOLLOWING THE INCIDENTS. BUT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE THAT OUR PREMATURE BABY, WHO IS BASICALLY A VERY FRAGILE BABY WITH NO IMMUNE DEFENCE, EACH INSTALLATION WHERE THE BREAKAGE OF THE CATHETERS HAS OCCURRED, WHICH HAS REQUIRED A 2ND OR EVEN A 3RD INSTALLATION, IS AN INJURY WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO JUSTIFIABLE AND THIS POSES SEVERAL MAJOR RISKS TO ITS FOLLOW-UP. THE DAMAGES ARE MANY. A DELAY IN TREATMENT (PARENTERAL NUTRITION AND ANTIBIOTICS, HEMODYNAMIC INSTABILITY) WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO ITS SURVIVAL. A POTENTIAL RISK OF INFECTION RELATED TO MULTIPLE CATHETER CHANGES. A RISK OF DETERIORATION OF THE STATE OF HEALTH DURING INTRA-HOSPITAL TRANSPORT. PAIN RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THE RISK OF WEIGHT LOSS AND HYPOGLYCEMIA. A MAJOR SOURCE OF STRESS FOR FAMILIES. (FRENCH TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH).

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17425511 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 31, 2023Crack; Crack

    BROKEN CATHETER, THIS ONE CRACKING AT THE LEVEL OF THE PLASTIC JUNCTION. FOR THE MOMENT OUR BABIES ARE DOING WELL FOLLOWING THE INCIDENTS. BUT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE THAT OUR PREMATURE BABY, WHO IS BASICALLY A VERY FRAGILE BABY WITH NO IMMUNE DEFENCE, EACH INSTALLATION WHERE THE BREAKAGE OF THE CATHETERS HAS OCCURRED, WHICH HAS REQUIRED A 2ND OR EVEN A 3RD INSTALLATION, IS AN INJURY WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO JUSTIFIABLE AND THIS POSES SEVERAL MAJOR RISKS TO ITS FOLLOW-UP. THE DAMAGES ARE MANY. A DELAY IN TREATMENT (PARENTERAL NUTRITION AND ANTIBIOTICS, HEMODYNAMIC INSTABILITY) WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO ITS SURVIVAL A POTENTIAL RISK OF INFECTION RELATED TO MULTIPLE CATHETER CHANGES. A RISK OF DETERIORATION OF THE STATE OF HEALTH DURING INTRA-HOSPITAL TRANSPORT. PAIN RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THE RISK OF WEIGHT LOSS AND HYPOGLYCEMIA. A MAJOR SOURCE OF STRESS FOR FAMILIES. (FRENCH TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH).

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17425440 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 31, 2023Crack; Crack

    BROKEN CATHETER, THIS ONE CRACKING AT THE LEVEL OF THE PLASTIC JUNCTION. FOR THE MOMENT OUR BABIES ARE DOING WELL FOLLOWING THE INCIDENTS. BUT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE THAT OUR PREMATURE BABY, WHO IS BASICALLY A VERY FRAGILE BABY WITH NO IMMUNE DEFENCE, EACH INSTALLATION WHERE THE BREAKAGE OF THE CATHETERS HAS OCCURRED, WHICH HAS REQUIRED A 2ND OR EVEN A 3RD INSTALLATION, IS AN INJURY WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO JUSTIFIABLE AND THIS POSES SEVERAL MAJOR RISKS TO ITS FOLLOW-UP. THE DAMAGES ARE MANY. A DELAY IN TREATMENT (PARENTERAL NUTRITION AND ANTIBIOTICS, HEMODYNAMIC INSTABILITY) WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO ITS SURVIVAL A POTENTIAL RISK OF INFECTION RELATED TO MULTIPLE CATHETER CHANGES. A RISK OF DETERIORATION OF THE STATE OF HEALTH DURING INTRA-HOSPITAL TRANSPORT. PAIN RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THE RISK OF WEIGHT LOSS AND HYPOGLYCEMIA. A MAJOR SOURCE OF STRESS FOR FAMILIES. (FRENCH TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH).

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17425343 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 31, 2023Crack; Crack

    BROKEN CATHETER, THIS ONE CRACKING AT THE LEVEL OF THE PLASTIC JUNCTION. FOR THE MOMENT OUR BABIES ARE DOING WELL FOLLOWING THE INCIDENTS. BUT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE THAT OUR PREMATURE BABY, WHO IS BASICALLY A VERY FRAGILE BABY WITH NO IMMUNE DEFENCE, EACH INSTALLATION WHERE THE BREAKAGE OF THE CATHETERS HAS OCCURRED, WHICH HAS REQUIRED A 2ND OR EVEN A 3RD INSTALLATION, IS AN INJURY WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO JUSTIFIABLE AND THIS POSES SEVERAL MAJOR RISKS TO ITS FOLLOW-UP. THE DAMAGES ARE MANY. A DELAY IN TREATMENT (PARENTERAL NUTRITION AND ANTIBIOTICS, HEMODYNAMIC INSTABILITY) WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO ITS SURVIVAL A POTENTIAL RISK OF INFECTION RELATED TO MULTIPLE CATHETER CHANGES. A RISK OF DETERIORATION OF THE STATE OF HEALTH DURING INTRA-HOSPITAL TRANSPORT. PAIN RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THE RISK OF WEIGHT LOSS AND HYPOGLYCEMIA. A MAJOR SOURCE OF STRESS FOR FAMILIES. (FRENCH TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH).

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17424121 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 31, 2023Crack; Crack

    BROKEN CATHETER, THIS ONE CRACKING AT THE LEVEL OF THE PLASTIC JUNCTION. FOR THE MOMENT OUR BABIES ARE DOING WELL FOLLOWING THE INCIDENTS. BUT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE THAT OUR PREMATURE BABY, WHO IS BASICALLY A VERY FRAGILE BABY WITH NO IMMUNE DEFENCE, EACH INSTALLATION WHERE THE BREAKAGE OF THE CATHETERS HAS OCCURRED, WHICH HAS REQUIRED A 2ND OR EVEN A 3RD INSTALLATION, IS AN INJURY WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO JUSTIFIABLE AND THIS POSES SEVERAL MAJOR RISKS TO ITS FOLLOW-UP. THE DAMAGES ARE MANY. A DELAY IN TREATMENT (PARENTERAL NUTRITION AND ANTIBIOTICS, HEMODYNAMIC INSTABILITY) WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO ITS SURVIVAL A POTENTIAL RISK OF INFECTION RELATED TO MULTIPLE CATHETER CHANGES. A RISK OF DETERIORATION OF THE STATE OF HEALTH DURING INTRA-HOSPITAL TRANSPORT. PAIN RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THE RISK OF WEIGHT LOSS AND HYPOGLYCEMIA. A MAJOR SOURCE OF STRESS FOR FAMILIES. (FRENCH TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH).

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17424040 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 31, 2023Crack; Crack

    BROKEN CATHETER, THIS ONE CRACKING AT THE LEVEL OF THE PLASTIC JUNCTION. FOR THE MOMENT OUR BABIES ARE DOING WELL FOLLOWING THE INCIDENTS. BUT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE THAT OUR PREMATURE BABY, WHO IS BASICALLY A VERY FRAGILE BABY WITH NO IMMUNE DEFENCE, EACH INSTALLATION WHERE THE BREAKAGE OF THE CATHETERS HAS OCCURRED, WHICH HAS REQUIRED A 2ND OR EVEN A 3RD INSTALLATION, IS AN INJURY WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO JUSTIFIABLE AND THIS POSES SEVERAL MAJOR RISKS TO ITS FOLLOW-UP. THE DAMAGES ARE MANY. A DELAY IN TREATMENT (PARENTERAL NUTRITION AND ANTIBIOTICS, HEMODYNAMIC INSTABILITY) WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO ITS SURVIVAL A POTENTIAL RISK OF INFECTION RELATED TO MULTIPLE CATHETER CHANGES. A RISK OF DETERIORATION OF THE STATE OF HEALTH DURING INTRA-HOSPITAL TRANSPORT. PAIN RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THE RISK OF WEIGHT LOSS AND HYPOGLYCEMIA. A MAJOR SOURCE OF STRESS FOR FAMILIES. (FRENCH TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH).

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17423928 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 28, 2023Crack; Crack

    BROKEN CATHETER, THIS ONE CRACKING AT THE LEVEL OF THE PLASTIC JUNCTION. FOR THE MOMENT OUR BABIES ARE DOING WELL FOLLOWING THE INCIDENTS. BUT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE THAT OUR PREMATURE BABY, WHO IS BASICALLY A VERY FRAGILE BABY WITH NO IMMUNE DEFENCE, EACH INSTALLATION WHERE THE BREAKAGE OF THE CATHETERS HAS OCCURRED, WHICH HAS REQUIRED A 2ND OR EVEN A 3RD INSTALLATION, IS AN INJURY WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO JUSTIFIABLE AND THIS POSES SEVERAL MAJOR RISKS TO ITS FOLLOW-UP. THE DAMAGES ARE MANY. A DELAY IN TREATMENT (PARENTERAL NUTRITION AND ANTIBIOTICS, HEMODYNAMIC INSTABILITY) WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO ITS SURVIVAL. A POTENTIAL RISK OF INFECTION RELATED TO MULTIPLE CATHETER CHANGES. A RISK OF DETERIORATION OF THE STATE OF HEALTH DURING INTRA-HOSPITAL TRANSPORT. PAIN RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THE RISK OF WEIGHT LOSS AND HYPOGLYCEMIA. A MAJOR SOURCE OF STRESS FOR FAMILIES. (FRENCH TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH).

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17414564 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 28, 2023Crack; Crack

    BROKEN CATHETER, THIS ONE CRACKING AT THE LEVEL OF THE PLASTIC JUNCTION. FOR THE MOMENT OUR BABIES ARE DOING WELL FOLLOWING THE INCIDENTS. BUT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE THAT OUR PREMATURE BABY, WHO IS BASICALLY A VERY FRAGILE BABY WITH NO IMMUNE DEFENCE, EACH INSTALLATION WHERE THE BREAKAGE OF THE CATHETERS HAS OCCURRED, WHICH HAS REQUIRED A 2ND OR EVEN A 3RD INSTALLATION, IS AN INJURY WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO JUSTIFIABLE AND THIS POSES SEVERAL MAJOR RISKS TO ITS FOLLOW-UP. THE DAMAGES ARE MANY. A DELAY IN TREATMENT (PARENTERAL NUTRITION AND ANTIBIOTICS, HEMODYNAMIC INSTABILITY) WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO ITS SURVIVAL A POTENTIAL RISK OF INFECTION RELATED TO MULTIPLE CATHETER CHANGES. A RISK OF DETERIORATION OF THE STATE OF HEALTH DURING INTRA-HOSPITAL TRANSPORT. PAIN RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THE RISK OF WEIGHT LOSS AND HYPOGLYCEMIA. A MAJOR SOURCE OF STRESS FOR FAMILIES. (FRENCH TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH).

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17414459 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 28, 2023Crack; Crack

    BROKEN CATHETER, THIS ONE CRACKING AT THE LEVEL OF THE PLASTIC JUNCTION. FOR THE MOMENT OUR BABIES ARE DOING WELL FOLLOWING THE INCIDENTS. BUT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE THAT OUR PREMATURE BABY, WHO IS BASICALLY A VERY FRAGILE BABY WITH NO IMMUNE DEFENCE, EACH INSTALLATION WHERE THE BREAKAGE OF THE CATHETERS HAS OCCURRED, WHICH HAS REQUIRED A 2ND OR EVEN A 3RD INSTALLATION, IS AN INJURY WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO JUSTIFIABLE AND THIS POSES SEVERAL MAJOR RISKS TO ITS FOLLOW-UP. THE DAMAGES ARE MANY. A DELAY IN TREATMENT (PARENTERAL NUTRITION AND ANTIBIOTICS, HEMODYNAMIC INSTABILITY) WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO ITS SURVIVAL. A POTENTIAL RISK OF INFECTION RELATED TO MULTIPLE CATHETER CHANGES. A RISK OF DETERIORATION OF THE STATE OF HEALTH DURING INTRA-HOSPITAL TRANSPORT. PAIN RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THE RISK OF WEIGHT LOSS AND HYPOGLYCEMIA. A MAJOR SOURCE OF STRESS FOR FAMILIES. (FRENCH TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH).

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17414336 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 28, 2023Crack; Crack

    BROKEN CATHETER, THIS ONE CRACKING AT THE LEVEL OF THE PLASTIC JUNCTION. FOR THE MOMENT OUR BABIES ARE DOING WELL FOLLOWING THE INCIDENTS. BUT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE THAT OUR PREMATURE BABY, WHO IS BASICALLY A VERY FRAGILE BABY WITH NO IMMUNE DEFENCE, EACH INSTALLATION WHERE THE BREAKAGE OF THE CATHETERS HAS OCCURRED, WHICH HAS REQUIRED A 2ND OR EVEN A 3RD INSTALLATION, IS AN INJURY WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO JUSTIFIABLE AND THIS POSES SEVERAL MAJOR RISKS TO ITS FOLLOW-UP. THE DAMAGES ARE MANY. A DELAY IN TREATMENT (PARENTERAL NUTRITION AND ANTIBIOTICS, HEMODYNAMIC INSTABILITY) WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO ITS SURVIVAL A POTENTIAL RISK OF INFECTION RELATED TO MULTIPLE CATHETER CHANGES. A RISK OF DETERIORATION OF THE STATE OF HEALTH DURING INTRA-HOSPITAL TRANSPORT. PAIN RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THE RISK OF WEIGHT LOSS AND HYPOGLYCEMIA. A MAJOR SOURCE OF STRESS FOR FAMILIES. (FRENCH TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH).

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17414205 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 28, 2023Crack; Crack

    BROKEN CATHETER, THIS ONE CRACKING AT THE LEVEL OF THE PLASTIC JUNCTION. FOR THE MOMENT OUR BABIES ARE DOING WELL FOLLOWING THE INCIDENTS. BUT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE THAT OUR PREMATURE BABY, WHO IS BASICALLY A VERY FRAGILE BABY WITH NO IMMUNE DEFENCE, EACH INSTALLATION WHERE THE BREAKAGE OF THE CATHETERS HAS OCCURRED, WHICH HAS REQUIRED A 2ND OR EVEN A 3RD INSTALLATION, IS AN INJURY WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO JUSTIFIABLE AND THIS POSES SEVERAL MAJOR RISKS TO ITS FOLLOW-UP. THE DAMAGES ARE MANY. - A DELAY IN TREATMENT (PARENTERAL NUTRITION AND ANTIBIOTICS, HEMODYNAMIC INSTABILITY) WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO ITS SURVIVAL -A POTENTIAL RISK OF INFECTION RELATED TO MULTIPLE CATHETER CHANGES. - A RISK OF DETERIORATION OF THE STATE OF HEALTH DURING INTRA-HOSPITAL TRANSPORT. -PAIN RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. -THE RISK OF WEIGHT LOSS AND HYPOGLYCEMIA. -A MAJOR SOURCE OF STRESS FOR FAMILIES. (FRENCH TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH).

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17414130 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 28, 2023Crack; Crack

    BROKEN CATHETER, THIS ONE CRACKING AT THE LEVEL OF THE PLASTIC JUNCTION. FOR THE MOMENT OUR BABIES ARE DOING WELL FOLLOWING THE INCIDENTS. BUT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE THAT OUR PREMATURE BABY, WHO IS BASICALLY A VERY FRAGILE BABY WITH NO IMMUNE DEFENCE, EACH INSTALLATION WHERE THE BREAKAGE OF THE CATHETERS HAS OCCURRED, WHICH HAS REQUIRED A 2ND OR EVEN A 3RD INSTALLATION, IS AN INJURY WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO JUSTIFY AND THIS POSES SEVERAL MAJOR RISKS TO ITS FOLLOW-UP. THE DAMAGES ARE MANY: A DELAY IN TREATMENT (PARENTERAL NUTRITION AND ANTIBIOTICS, HEMODYNAMIC INSTABILITY) WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO ITS SURVIVAL. POTENTIAL RISK OF INFECTION RELATED TO MULTIPLE CATHETER CHANGES. A RISK OF DETERIORATION OF THE STATE OF HEALTH DURING INTRA-HOSPITAL TRANSPORT. PAIN RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THE RISK OF WEIGHT LOSS AND HYPOGLYCEMIA. A MAJOR SOURCE OF STRESS FOR FAMILIES. (FRENCH TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH)

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17414057 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 28, 2023Crack; Crack

    BROKEN CATHETER, THIS ONE CRACKING AT THE LEVEL OF THE PLASTIC JUNCTION. FOR THE MOMENT OUR BABIES ARE DOING WELL FOLLOWING THE INCIDENTS. BUT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE THAT OUR PREMATURE BABY, WHO IS BASICALLY A VERY FRAGILE BABY WITH NO IMMUNE DEFENCE, EACH INSTALLATION WHERE THE BREAKAGE OF THE CATHETERS HAS OCCURRED, WHICH HAS REQUIRED A 2ND OR EVEN A 3RD INSTALLATION, IS AN INJURY WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO JUSTIFIABLE AND THIS POSES SEVERAL MAJOR RISKS TO ITS FOLLOW-UP. THE DAMAGES ARE MANY. - A DELAY IN TREATMENT (PARENTERAL NUTRITION AND ANTIBIOTICS, HEMODYNAMIC INSTABILITY) WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO ITS SURVIVAL. -A POTENTIAL RISK OF INFECTION RELATED TO MULTIPLE CATHETER CHANGES. - A RISK OF DETERIORATION OF THE STATE OF HEALTH DURING INTRA-HOSPITAL TRANSPORT. -PAIN RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. -THE RISK OF WEIGHT LOSS AND HYPOGLYCEMIA. -A MAJOR SOURCE OF STRESS FOR FAMILIES. (FRENCH TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH).

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17413987 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 28, 2023Crack; Crack

    BROKEN CATHETER, THIS ONE CRACKING AT THE LEVEL OF THE PLASTIC JUNCTION. FOR THE MOMENT OUR BABIES ARE DOING WELL FOLLOWING THE INCIDENTS. BUT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE THAT OUR PREMATURE BABY, WHO IS BASICALLY A VERY FRAGILE BABY WITH NO IMMUNE DEFENCE, EACH INSTALLATION WHERE THE BREAKAGE OF THE CATHETERS HAS OCCURRED, WHICH HAS REQUIRED A 2ND OR EVEN A 3RD INSTALLATION, IS AN INJURY WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO JUSTIFIABLE AND THIS POSES SEVERAL MAJOR RISKS TO ITS FOLLOW-UP. THE DAMAGES ARE MANY. -A DELAY IN TREATMENT (PARENTERAL NUTRITION AND ANTIBIOTICS, HEMODYNAMIC INSTABILITY) WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO ITS SURVIVAL -A POTENTIAL RISK OF INFECTION RELATED TO MULTIPLE CATHETER CHANGES. - A RISK OF DETERIORATION OF THE STATE OF HEALTH DURING INTRA-HOSPITAL TRANSPORT. -PAIN RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. -THE RISK OF WEIGHT LOSS AND HYPOGLYCEMIA. -A MAJOR SOURCE OF STRESS FOR FAMILIES. (FRENCH TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH).

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17413917 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 28, 2023Crack; Crack

    BROKEN CATHETER, THIS ONE CRACKING AT THE LEVEL OF THE PLASTIC JUNCTION. FOR THE MOMENT OUR BABIES ARE DOING WELL FOLLOWING THE INCIDENTS. BUT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE THAT OUR PREMATURE BABY, WHO IS BASICALLY A VERY FRAGILE BABY WITH NO IMMUNE DEFENCE, EACH INSTALLATION WHERE THE BREAKAGE OF THE CATHETERS HAS OCCURRED, WHICH HAS REQUIRED A 2ND OR EVEN A 3RD INSTALLATION, IS AN INJURY WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO JUSTIFIABLE AND THIS POSES SEVERAL MAJOR RISKS TO ITS FOLLOW-UP. THE DAMAGES ARE MANY. A DELAY IN TREATMENT (PARENTERAL NUTRITION AND ANTIBIOTICS, HEMODYNAMIC INSTABILITY) WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO ITS SURVIVAL A POTENTIAL RISK OF INFECTION RELATED TO MULTIPLE CATHETER CHANGES. A RISK OF DETERIORATION OF THE STATE OF HEALTH DURING INTRA-HOSPITAL TRANSPORT. PAIN RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THE RISK OF WEIGHT LOSS AND HYPOGLYCEMIA. A MAJOR SOURCE OF STRESS FOR FAMILIES. (FRENCH TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH).

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17413832 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 28, 2023Crack; Crack

    BROKEN CATHETER, THIS ONE CRACKING AT THE LEVEL OF THE PLASTIC JUNCTION. FOR THE MOMENT OUR BABIES ARE DOING WELL FOLLOWING THE INCIDENTS. BUT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE THAT OUR PREMATURE BABY, WHO IS BASICALLY A VERY FRAGILE BABY WITH NO IMMUNE DEFENCE, EACH INSTALLATION WHERE THE BREAKAGE OF THE CATHETERS HAS OCCURRED, WHICH HAS REQUIRED A 2ND OR EVEN A 3RD INSTALLATION, IS AN INJURY WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO JUSTIFIABLE AND THIS POSES SEVERAL MAJOR RISKS TO ITS FOLLOW-UP. THE DAMAGES ARE MANY. - A DELAY IN TREATMENT (PARENTERAL NUTRITION AND ANTIBIOTICS, HEMODYNAMIC INSTABILITY) WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO ITS SURVIVAL. -A POTENTIAL RISK OF INFECTION RELATED TO MULTIPLE CATHETER CHANGES. - A RISK OF DETERIORATION OF THE STATE OF HEALTH DURING INTRA-HOSPITAL TRANSPORT. -PAIN RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. -THE RISK OF WEIGHT LOSS AND HYPOGLYCEMIA. -A MAJOR SOURCE OF STRESS FOR FAMILIES. (FRENCH TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH).

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17413750 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 27, 2023Crack; Crack

    BROKEN CATHETER, THIS ONE CRACKING AT THE LEVEL OF THE PLASTIC JUNCTION. FOR THE MOMENT OUR BABIES ARE DOING WELL FOLLOWING THE INCIDENTS. BUT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE THAT OUR PREMATURE BABY, WHO IS BASICALLY A VERY FRAGILE BABY WITH NO IMMUNE DEFENSE, EACH INSTALLATION WHERE THE BREAKAGE OF THE CATHETERS HAS OCCURRED, WHICH HAS REQUIRED A 2ND OR EVEN A 3RD INSTALLATION, IS AN INJURY WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO JUSTIFIABLE AND THIS POSES SEVERAL MAJOR RISKS TO ITS FOLLOW-UP. THE DAMAGES ARE MANY. A DELAY IN TREATMENT (PARENTERAL NUTRITION AND ANTIBIOTICS, HEMODYNAMIC INSTABILITY) WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO ITS SURVIVAL -A POTENTIAL RISK OF INFECTION RELATED TO MULTIPLE CATHETER CHANGES. - A RISK OF DETERIORATION OF THE STATE OF HEALTH DURING INTRA-HOSPITAL TRANSPORT. -PAIN RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. -THE RISK OF WEIGHT LOSS AND HYPOGLYCEMIA. -A MAJOR SOURCE OF STRESS FOR FAMILIES. (FRENCH TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH).

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17407483 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 27, 2023Break; Crack; Break; Crack

    BROKEN CATHETER, THIS ONE CRACKING AT THE LEVEL OF THE PLASTIC JUNCTION. FOR THE MOMENT OUR BABIES ARE DOING WELL FOLLOWING THE INCIDENTS. BUT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE THAT OUR PREMATURE BABY, WHO IS BASICALLY A VERY FRAGILE BABY WITH NO IMMUNE DEFENSE, EACH INSTALLATION WHERE THE BREAKAGE OF THE CATHETERS HAS OCCURRED, WHICH HAS REQUIRED A 2ND OR EVEN A 3RD INSTALLATION, IS AN INJURY WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO JUSTIFIABLE AND THIS POSES SEVERAL MAJOR RISKS TO ITS FOLLOW-UP. THE DAMAGES ARE MANY. - A DELAY IN TREATMENT (PARENTERAL NUTRITION AND ANTIBIOTICS, HEMODYNAMIC INSTABILITY) WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO ITS SURVIVAL. -A POTENTIAL RISK OF INFECTION RELATED TO MULTIPLE CATHETER CHANGES. - A RISK OF DETERIORATION OF THE STATE OF HEALTH DURING INTRA-HOSPITAL TRANSPORT. -PAIN RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. -THE RISK OF WEIGHT LOSS AND HYPOGLYCEMIA. -A MAJOR SOURCE OF STRESS FOR FAMILIES. (FRENCH TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH).

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17407170 ↗

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