L-Cath™ S/L PICC S/L 26GA (1.9F) x 30cmRecalls & reported problems
Argon Medical Devices, Inc. · L-Cath PICC S/L Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter 26Ga (1.9F) 0.60mm x 30cm · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
2 open recalls name 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 catheter placed into a vein. Reports most often describe cracks and leaks at connection points, breaking catheters, and blockages that prevent flushing. The database holds 244 reports, including no deaths and 32 injuries, with 212 malfunctions. There are 2 open recalls, covering leaking or cracking at the hub and a package containing a longer catheter than labeled.
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- Adverse event reports
- 245
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 33
- Recalls naming it
- 2
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 245 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00886333209934), received between Jun 2, 2020 and Sep 17, 2026 — classified as 33 injuries, 212 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Crack” (106 reports).
2 FDA recall records name this device's identifier, 2 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
Recalls naming this device
- 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 ↗
- Jun 14, 2024Class IIOpen, Classified
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) is labeled 26G/1.9Fr x 30cm but package contains incorrect 26G/1.9Fr x 50cm PICC, which could lead to procedural delay.
Z-2638-2024 · Root cause: Employee error · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Crack106
- Fluid/Blood Leak62
- Leak/Splash62
- Break28
- Material Puncture/Hole6
- Difficult to Remove5
- Obstruction of Flow5
- Physical Resistance/Sticking5
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions109
- Insufficient Information85
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient14
- Failure of Implant13
- Needle Stick/Puncture9
- Pain6
- Foreign Body In Patient5
- Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding4
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 245 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Leak/Splash
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50811629 ↗InjuryJul 27, 2026Leak/Splash
Reporter stated PICC line inserted on June 13th. Noted to be leaking with dressing changes on June 16th and 17th. On June 17th when dressing taken down and line flushed, there was leaking noted from catheter hub to purple extension piece (all part of sterile part of PICC line), therefore the line was damaged and needed to be replaced. No apparent harm - reached the patient/person.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50009937 ↗MalfunctionMay 3, 2026Leak/Splash
MIDLINE CATHETER LEAKING AT CONNECTION OF PURPLE SILICONE TO CATHETER ITSELF.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25064356 ↗MalfunctionMar 2, 2026Material Rupture
¿PT HAD A 1.9FR ARGON L-CATH PICC [PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL CATHETER] LINE PLACED ON [REDACTED] AT THE R [RIGHT] KNEE. IT HAD BEEN INFUSING TPN/LIPIDS [TOTAL PARENTERAL NUTRITION]. TODAY, THE BEDSIDE NURSE ALERTED THE RNTS [RAPID RESPONSE NURSING TEAM/TEAMS] THAT THE DRESSING WAS NO LONGER OCCLUSIVE.¿ ¿RNTS ARRIVED AT BEDSIDE PREPARED TO DO A DRESSING CHANGE. ONCE THE DRESSING WAS REMOVED, THE RNTS COULD SEE THE SATURATED HUB CUSHION WHICH SMELLED LIKE TPN. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF THE LINE, THE RNTS COULD SEE A PIN-PRICK RUPTURE AT THE JUNCTION OF THE CATHETER AND PURPLE SHEATH. BEDSIDE RN NOTIFIED MEDICAL TEAM OF RUPTURED CATHETER AND NEED FOR NEW PICC. MOM WAS AT BEDSIDE AND ABLE TO CONSENT. ORDER PLACED FOR NEW PICC LINE. RNTS ABLE TO CUT LINE AND RE-WIRE CATHETER AND REPLACE WITH NEW PICC LINE.¿ R¿COMPARE LOT NUMBER OF THIS CATHETER WITH OTHER RECENT CATHETER RUPTURES AND CONTACT MANUFACTURE TO UPDATE.¿ ¿SECOND PICC FROM SAME LOT BROKEN.¿
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24478837 ↗InjuryFeb 27, 2026Leak/Splash
LINE PLACED ON (B)(6) 2025 AND STARTED LEAKING DURING USE ON (B)(6) 2026. THEY HAVE HOLES AND/OR BROKE WHERE THE PURPLE MET THE CATHETER AND SHRED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24466065 ↗InjuryFeb 27, 2026Leak/Splash
LINE PLACED ON (B)(6) 2026 AND STARTED LEAKING DURING USE ON (B)(6) 2026. THEY HAVE HOLES AND/OR BROKE WHERE THE PURPLE MET THE CATHETER AND SHRED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24466034 ↗MalfunctionJan 6, 2026Leak/Splash
LINE PLACED ON 10/03/2025 AND STARTED LEAKING DURING USE ON 11/13/2025. PRODUCT WAS DISLOGED INSIDE THE CATHETER. PRODUCT HAD HOLES AND/OR BROKE WHERE THE PURPLE MET THE CATHETER AND WERE SHREDDED AT THE PURPLE PIECE WHICH WAS DISCONNECTED. PRODUCT WAS NOT SAVED BY STAFF.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23986352 ↗InjuryDec 25, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
CUSTOMER REPORTED "LINE PLACED ON (B)(6) 2025 AND STARTED LEAKING DURING USE ON (B)(6) 2025. THEY HAVE HOLES AND/OR BROKE WHERE THE PURPLE MET THE CATHETER AND SHRED." MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23894441 ↗InjuryDec 25, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
CUSTOMER REPORTED "LINE PLACED ON (B)(6) 2025 AND STARTED LEAKING DURING USE ON (B)(6) 2025. THEY HAVE HOLES AND/OR BROKE WHERE THE PURPLE MET THE CATHETER AND SHRED." MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23894413 ↗MalfunctionDec 14, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
A RISK MANAGER REPORTED ¿L-CATH PICC 26 GAUGE, LEAKING AT THE EDGES AT THE TOP OF THE CATHETER RIGHT AFTER PLACEMENT. LINE PULLED BEFORE TAPED DOWN AND RESTARTED. THIS IS AN ON AND OFF AGAIN PROBLEM WITH THESE CATHETERS¿.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23799900 ↗MalfunctionDec 14, 2025Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
A RISK MANAGER REPORTED A PICC LINE WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23799808 ↗MalfunctionDec 2, 2025Break; Break
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT A PICC WAS INSERTED INTO AN INFANT DURING A PROCEDURE. THE GUIDEWIRE HAD RESISTANCE WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE AND THE CATHETER WAS "SCRUNCHING/BUCKLING." TENSION RELEASED AND PURPLE STABILIZER AT CANNULA BROKE OFF AND SLID DOWN LINE. LINE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23700931 ↗InjuryNov 26, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
A NURSE REPORTED " 3 DAY OLD PICC LEAKING BETWEEN PURPLE HUB AND METAL/PLASTIC HUB." A NEW PICC WAS PLACED FOR CONTINUATION OF PRESCRIBED THERAPY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23659843 ↗InjuryNov 26, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
A RISK MANAGER REPORTED "10 HOUR OLD MIDLINE LEAKING BETWEEN PURPLE HUB AND METAL/PLASTIC HUB- REMOVED." A NEW PIV WAS PLACED FOR CONTINUATION OF PRESCRIBED THERAPY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23659761 ↗InjuryNov 26, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
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.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23659191 ↗InjuryNov 26, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
A NURSE REPORTED "LINE HAD SLOW LEAK ON CATHETER AFTER PURPLE HUB. REPAIRED PICC AND THEN REPLACED THAT DAY." THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23658980 ↗InjuryNov 26, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
A NURSE REPORTED "MIDLINE IN SAME PATIENT AS (B)(6) INCIDENT WAS LEAKING BETWEEN THE CATHETER AND PURPLE HUB." A NEW PIV WAS PLACED FOR CONTINUATION OF PRESCRIBED THERAPY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23658212 ↗MalfunctionNov 25, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
A RISK MANAGER REPORTED "PICC PLACED ON 9/6 (AFTER MIDLINE LEAKING AND REMOVED) WAS LEAKING AROUND THE PURPLE HUB AND REPAIRED." THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23646967 ↗MalfunctionNov 25, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
A RISK MANAGER REPORTED "PICC LEAKING AND ABLE TO BE REPAIRED." THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM. THE DEVICE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR RETURN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23646817 ↗InjuryNov 25, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
A RISK MANAGER REPORTED "PICC LINE LEAKING AND REPAIRED AND THEN REMOVED 3 DAYS LATER." DEVICE WAS REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT TYPE. NO PATIENT HARM. THE DEVICE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR RETURN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23646700 ↗MalfunctionNov 25, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
A RISK MANAGER REPORTED A LEAK NOTED ON CATHETER JUST AFTER PURPLE HUB. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS REPAIRED AND DID NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23646040 ↗MalfunctionNov 25, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
A RISK MANAGER REPORTED "MIDLINE WAS LEAKING BETWEEN CATHETER AND PURPLE HUB." A NEW PICC WAS NOT PLACED FOR CONTINUATION OF THERAPY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23641563 ↗MalfunctionNov 7, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
PICC LINE INSERTED ON FIRST ATTEMPT. EASY BLOOD RETURN AND FLUSHED EASILY. AFTER LINE SECURED, DAMPNESS NOTED ON DRESSING. LEAKING THEN NOTED IN THE TOP OF THE HUB OF THE LINE. LEVEL OF HARM: NO APPARENT HARM - REACHED THE PATIENT/PERSON -- INCONVENIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23502231 ↗InjuryNov 7, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
A NURSE REPORTED A SMALL LEAK AT STRAIN RELIEF INJUNCTION (PURPLE PORTION) WHERE IT MEETS / ENTERS THE INDWELLING PORTION OF PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL CATHETER. IT LEAKED WITHIN 1 WEEK, A SLOW LEAK, HARD TO NOTICE AND TOOK FLUSHING 10CC TO VISUALLY SEE IT. NO ONE COULD GET A PIV.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23500960 ↗MalfunctionNov 5, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
REPORTER STATED ¿1.9FR PICC INSERTED ON (B)(6) 2025 FOUND TO BE LEAKING ON (B)(6) 2025. NO FURTHER IVS OR CENTRAL LINES NEEDED FOR CONTINUED THERAPY.¿
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23479099 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · each recall links to the FDA recall notice
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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