L-Cath PICC S/L Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter: 26ga recall (Argon Medical Devices, Inc)
Medical deviceClass IIOngoing
Summary: Argon Medical Devices, Inc is recalling 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. Reason: 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.
What is being recalled
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
Why
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.
How serious is it
Class II is the middle level: using or being exposed to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, and the chance of serious harm is remote.
Where it was sold
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 named: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington)
How to tell if yours is affected
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)
What to do
Check the model, lot or serial numbers above against your device. If yours is affected, contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider before you stop using a device you rely on.
Recall facts
| Recall number | Z-2803-2026 |
| Category | Medical device |
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Severity | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall started | June 15, 2026 |
| Reported | August 5, 2026 |
| Company | Argon Medical Devices, Inc |
| Company location | Athens, TX, United States |
| Initiated by | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Quantity | 6928 |
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