L-CATH PICC S/L Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter… recallZ-2638-2024 · Argon Medical Devices, Inc · initiated Jun 14, 2024
Open, Classified
Is my device affected?
- Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
- If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Argon Medical Devices, Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
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Why it was recalled
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.
FDA root cause category: Employee error
What the company is doing
On 6/14/24,"URGENT PRODUCT RECALL NOTICE"s were emailed to Physicians, Clinicians, or Hospital Administrators describing the product, problem and the following actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following: 1) Immediately discontinue use of the recalled device. 2) Segregate and quarantine the product subject to recall. 3) Return all affected devices to firm at Argon s expense, using RGA# 28348 to the following mailing address: RGA# 28348, Argon Medical Devices, Inc.,1445 Flat Creek Road Athens, TX 75751 USA, Attn: Arbee Cummings. 4) The recall notice should be shared with anyone who needs to be aware within your organization or to any organization where the potentially affected products have been transferred or further distributed. 5) Complete and return the response form via email to [email protected] If you need assistance in returning the units, please contact [email protected]. If you have any questions about this letter, please contact [email protected] or [email protected].
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2638-2024
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated by the company
- Jun 14, 2024
- Posted by the FDA
- Aug 16, 2024
- Recalling firm
- Argon Medical Devices, Inc
- Quantity
- 155
- Product code
- LJS
- FDA submissions
- K230669
- Distribution
- US distribution to the states of: TX, WA, CA, IL
Product description
L-CATH PICC S/L Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter, 26Ga (1.9F) 0.60mm x 30cm, REF: 384539
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
UDI-DI: 20886333209938, 00886333209934. Lot: 11563923. Expiration: 2027-03-11
Devices named in this recall
1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- L-Cath™ S/L PICC S/L 26GA (1.9F) x 30cmArgon Medical Devices, Inc. · Catheter,Intravascular,Therapeutic,Long-Term Greater Than 30 Days2 recalls245 reports
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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