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.
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.
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.
The catheters can develop leaks or cracks at the hub, which may cause blood loss, tissue irritation, bloodstream infections, or interruption of medical treatments. This risk occurs during normal use when the catheter is connected to fluids or medications.
Patients with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) using the recalled models are most at risk. Healthcare providers who have administered these catheters may also need to check their equipment.
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.
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).
Reach out to Argon Medical Devices, Inc for instructions on how to safely replace or return the catheter if it is affected.
The recall includes 26ga (1.9F) 0.60mm x 30cm (REF: 384539) and 18ga (3.5F) 1.15mm x 60cm (REF: 384464) PICC catheters.
The catheters may leak or crack at the hub, which can cause blood loss, infection, or interruption of medical treatments.
No, but you should check if your catheter is affected and contact Argon Medical for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Argon Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2803-2026 — Argon Medical Argon Medical Hello, I own a Argon Medical that is covered by recall Z-2803-2026 from Argon Medical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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.
