Use caution Medical device recall · FDA · Published June 15, 2026

Argon Medical L-Cath PICC Catheters Recall: Risk of Leaking or Cracking

Argon Medical recalls specific PICC catheter models due to potential leaking or cracking at the hub, which may cause blood loss, infection, or therapy interruption. Affected units include 26ga and 18ga sizes with certain reference numbers.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-2803-2026Medical device Argon Medical ›

Use caution until it’s fixed

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.

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Argon Medical is recalling specific PICC catheter models that may leak or crack at the hub, leading to blood loss, infection, or interrupted treatment. Patients using these catheters should contact the manufacturer for guidance. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/169232-argon-medical-l-cath-picc-catheters-recall-risk-of-leaking.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/169232-argon-medical-l-cath-picc-catheters-recall-risk-of-leaking · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2803-2026

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“Argon Medical L-Cath PICC Catheters Recall: Risk of Leaking or Cracking.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/169232-argon-medical-l-cath-picc-catheters-recall-risk-of-leaking. Based on FDA recall #Z-2803-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2803-2026%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on June 15, 2026, that Argon Medical Devices is recalling L-Cath PICC S/L Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters due to potential leaking and cracking at the hub. The agency stated the recall is voluntary and initiated by the firm.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Argon Medical
Product: L-Cath PICC S/L Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
REF: 384539 (26ga, Lot codes 11488167-11551488)
REF: 384464 (18ga, Lot codes 11490593, 11494886, 11501150)
REF: 384516 (Basic Kit 28GA, Lot codes 11500410-11559226)
REF: 384463 (20ga, Lot codes 11490797, 11490959)

The hazard

The catheters may experience leaking and/or cracking at the hub. This defect can lead to replacement needs, inability to flush or aspirate, catheter occlusion, therapy interruption, blood loss, tissue irritation, and bloodstream infection.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Argon Medical Devices has issued 15 other recalls since October 16, 2018. On June 1, 2026, the company recalled General Biospy Trays due to sterility risks involving Lidocaine ampules that did not meet release criteria. Other recent recalls of similar products include Medline Convenience Kits with Swan-Ganz Catheters (May 28, 2026) and Becton Dickinson Swan-Ganz Jr Catheter (April 8, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the model numbers: 26ga (1.9F) 0.60mm x 30cm (REF: 384539) or 18ga (3.5F) 1.15mm x 60cm (REF: 384464). The catheters were sold with specific expiration dates and reference numbers listed in the recall notice.

Brand
Argon Medical
Category
Medical device

FDA recall event · 2 products

All 2 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
US: AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NJ, NV, NY, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA. OUS: MYS, CAN, SAU

Recall number	Product, codes & lots	Quantity
Z-2803-2026	L-Cath PICC S/L Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter: 26ga (1.9F) 0.60mm x 30cm, REF: 384539; 18ga (3.5F) 1.15mm x 60cm, REF: 384464; Basic Kit 28GA (1.2F) x 25cm 1 Lumen), REF: 384516; 20ga (3F) 1.00mm x 60cm, REF: 384463; REF/UDI-DI/Lot(Expiration): 384539/00886333209934/11488167(7/14/2026), 11488168(7/17/2026), 11494535E(8/1/2026), 11507766(11/13/2026), 11550780(12/12/2026), 11551487(12/15/2026), 11551488(12/15/2026); 384464/00886333209835/11490593(7/28/2026), 11494886(8/28/2026)11501150(10/6/2026); 384516/00886333209910/11500410(8/14/2026), 11501856(8/14/2026), 11504222(9/9/2026), 11506952(9/9/2026), 11523868(9/18/2026), 11551789(9/18/2026), 11553909(11/13/2026), 11559226(11/20/2026); 384463/00886333209828/11490797(8/1/2026), 11490959(8/11/2026)	6928
Z-2804-2026	L-Cath Midline S/L Catheter 20ga (3F) 1mm x 20cm, REF: 384620; REF/UDI-DI/Lot(Expiration): 384620/00886333210008/11490543(7/28/2026)	20

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Your Catheter Model
Identify if your PICC catheter matches the recalled models: 26ga (1.9F) 0.60mm x 30cm (REF: 384539) or 18ga (3.5F) 1.15mm x 60cm (REF: 384464).
Contact Manufacturer
Reach out to Argon Medical Devices, Inc for instructions on how to safely replace or return the catheter if it is affected.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in 28 states.

FDA distribution: “US: AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NJ, NV, NY, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA. OUS: MYS, CAN, SAU” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 51 days after the firm started it.

Jun 15, 2026Firm started the recall
Jul 24, 2026FDA classified it Class II
Aug 5, 2026Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Aug 11, 2026Added to GovInfoNow

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2803-2026 (June 15, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2803-2026 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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