First PICC S/L Peripherally Inserted Central CatheterRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 5 models of First PICC S/L Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter by Argon Medical Devices, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 174 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Apr 16, 2018 and May 29, 2026 — classified as 12 injuries, 162 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (71 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

Most reported First PICC S/L Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter problems

First PICC S/L Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter models

5 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• First PICC™ S/L Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter 384232

  Catheter,Intravascular,Therapeutic,Short-Term Less Than 30 Days
  151 reports
• First PICC™ S/L Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter 384101

  Catheter,Intravascular,Therapeutic,Short-Term Less Than 30 Days
  8 reports
• First PICC™ S/L Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter 384157

  Catheter,Intravascular,Therapeutic,Short-Term Less Than 30 Days
  7 reports
• First PICC™ S/L Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter 384156

  Catheter,Intravascular,Therapeutic,Short-Term Less Than 30 Days
  6 reports
• First PICC™ S/L Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter 384158

  Catheter,Intravascular,Therapeutic,Short-Term Less Than 30 Days
  2 reports

Recent First PICC S/L Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMay 29, 2026Break

  THE INFANT WAS HAVING ITS VITALS TAKEN AND BEING REPOSITIONED. THE NURSE SAW IT SNAP [AT THE HUB], GRABBED IT AND HAD THE MEDICAL TEAM ATTEND THE BEDSIDE TO REMOVE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25337648 ↗
• InjuryMay 3, 2026Leak/Splash

  ¿DRESSING ON PICC NOTED TO BE WET. BOTH COTTON BALLS AND STERI STRIPS WERE WET. UNDER THE TEGADERM DRESSING WAS DRY. NNP NOTIFIED. UPON NNP ASPIRATING OFF THE LINE, FLUIDS NOTED TO BE LEAKING FROM THE THICKENED PART OF THE PICC ABOVE THE HUBB. PICC DC'D AND PERIPHERAL LINE PLACED. ONCE PICC REMOVED, FLUIDS WERE FLUSHED THROUGH THE CATHETER AND A SPLIT WAS NOTED IN THE CATHETER WITH FLUIDS LEAKING. CATHETER SAVED. DATE OF INSERTION ¿ (B)(6) 2026. PIV PLACED TO CONTINUE THERAPY.¿

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25062550 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 2, 2026Break

  PICC WAS IN PLACE AND BABY WAS BEING HANDLED. PICC WAS NOT BEING ACCESSED AT THE TIME, BUT BROKE DURING THE HANDLE. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THE SITE HAS REPORTED THIS FAILURE MODE FOR THIS LOT. THE PICC WAS REMOVED.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 23951820 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 12, 2025Break; Break

  A NURSE REPORTED "A PICC SNAPPED UNDER THE DRESSING.¿

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23791446 ↗
• InjuryNov 30, 2025Break; Break

  A NURSE FOUND A PUDDLE OF IV FLUID ON THE FLOOR AND NOTICED THE SINGLE LUMEN PICC WAS NO LONGER COMPLETED/CONNECTED TO THE INSERTION SITE (RIGHT FOREARM). PICC WAS STILL IN-SITU, BUT UPON INSPECTION, RN NOTICED THAT THE PICC HAD SNAPPED/DETACHED FURTHER UP. MD ATTENDED TO REMOVE PICC AND CONFIRMED THE ENTIRETY OF THE PICC HAD BEEN REMOVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23677465 ↗
• InjuryOct 30, 2025Break; Break

  PICC LINE FOUND TO BE BROKEN AT "ARGON DISC" - REMOVED IN ITS ENTIRETY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23432846 ↗
• InjuryOct 28, 2025Break; Break

  REPORTER STATED THAT PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL CATHETER (PICC) LINE THAT HAS BEEN PLACED ON 2025 WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN BELOW THE HUB. PICC LINE REMOVED IN ENTIRETY. PATIENT REQUIRED NEW PICC LINE PLACEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23407547 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 15, 2025Break; Break

  "WE HAVE HAD TWO ARGON PICC LINES BREAK WHILE IN THE PATIENT AT THE HUB RECENTLY. ONE OF MY PICC NURSES THINKS IT IS RELATED TO THE DRESSING WE USE. WE HAVE BEEN USING A STAT LOCK BECAUSE IT HAS A LONGER LENGTH OF TIME NEEDED BETWEEN DRESSING CHANGES. "

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23292754 ↗
• InjuryAug 27, 2025Break; Break

  WRITER NOTES: "PICC LINE SPONTANEOUSLY SNAPPED WHEN PLACED UNDER VERY LIGHT TENSION WHILE REPOSITIONING A PATIENT. PICC WAS INSERTED ON (B)(6) AND BROKE ON (B)(6) 2025. PICC WAS LOCATED IN THE LEFT ANKLE."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22904117 ↗
• InjuryJun 18, 2025Break; Break

  DURING PLACEMENT OF A PICC, THE PICC BECAME MALPOSITIONED AND "FLIPPED TOWARDS THE SHOULDER." WHEN REPOSITIONING THE PICC WAS ATTEMPTED, THE PICC FRACTURED, AND ONLY 3CM OF THE CATHETER CAME OUT WHEN EXTRACTION WAS ATTEMPTED, LEAVING 28CM IN THE PATIENT. THE PATIENT WAS TAKEN TO THE OPERATING ROOM AND TO THE CATH LAB DUE TO THE THROMBUS, OR THE PORTION THAT REMAINED IN THE BODY, IN THE PULMONARY ARTERY. THIS PORTION OF THE CATHETER WAS EVENTUALLY ABLE TO BE REMOVED AND IS STILL BEING EVALUATED BY PATHOLOGY AT HOSPITAL (AS OF (B)(6)2025). SAMPLE IS AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus

  MAUDE report 22285535 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 16, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

  A CUSTOMER REPORTED "THE USER USED 3ML SYRINGE WITH NORMAL SALINE FOR FLUSHING AND LEAKAGE OCCURRED AFTER IT WAS USED ON THE 4TH DAY. NO LEAKAGE WAS OBSERVED DURING PRIMING THE CATHETER BEFORE USE."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22212627 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 13, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

  A CUSTOMER REPORTED A PICC RUPTURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22010325 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 26, 2025Break; Break

  PICC SNAPPED WHILE IN A PATIENT AFTER 26 DAYS. IT SNAPPED JUST BELOW THE BD DISC, AND THE LINE WAS SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT WITHOUT INCIDENT. DID NOT USE STATLOK AND THE LINE WAS VERY LOW ON THE BABY¿S ARM. MULTIPLE DRESSING CHANGES ON THIS PATIENT DURING THE 26 DAYS. WE WILL PICK UP THE BROKEN PICC AND SEND BACK.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21472807 ↗
• InjuryFeb 18, 2025Break; Break

  PICC LINE SNAPPED DURING ADJUSTMENT. DISCONTINUED. REQUIRED ADDITIONAL INTERVENTION OF NEW PICC LINE PLACEMENT TO COMPLETE PRESCRIBED THERAPY.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 21396813 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 7, 2025Difficult to Flush; Difficult to Flush

  PICC STARTED READING HIGH PRESSURE ON THE IV PUMP AND CATHETER DID NOT ASPIRATE OR FLUSH. WHEN THE STAFF WERE ATTEMPTING TO FLUSH THE CATHETER THE CATHETER HUB WAS COLLAPSING ON ITSELF AND NOT ALLOWING THE FLUSH TO BE ADMINISTERED. THE PICC WAS IN LESS THAN 4 HOURS

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21092563 ↗

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