PICC Catheter Package Contains Wrong Length, Causing Procedural Delay
Argon Medical Devices recalls PICC catheters that are mislabeled. Packages marked 26G/1.9Fr x 30cm actually contain 26G/1.9Fr x 50cm catheters, which could delay procedures.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II labeling error with no reported injuries, illnesses, or hospitalizations. The source explicitly states the consequence is procedural delay only, making this a minor labeling error with theoretical risk but no documented adverse events.
Plain-English summary
Argon Medical Devices, Inc. is recalling L-CATH PICC S/L Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs), specifically the 26Ga (1.9F) 0.60mm model labeled as 30cm. A total of 155 units are affected.
The product package is labeled as containing a 26G/1.9Fr x 30cm PICC, but the actual catheter inside is 26G/1.9Fr x 50cm—20cm longer than labeled. This mismatch between label and contents could lead to procedural delays when the length discrepancy is discovered.
The affected catheters were distributed to healthcare facilities in Texas, Washington, California, and Illinois. The lot number is 11563923 with an expiration date of March 11, 2027. The UDI-DI numbers are 20886333209938 and 00886333209934.
The recalled product
- Product
- L-CATH PICC S/L Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter, 26Ga (1.9F) 0.60mm x 30cm, REF: 384539
- Manufacturer
- Argon Medical Devices, Inc
- Hazard
- mislabeling
- incorrect-size
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (2)
- UDI-DI: 20886333209938
- 00886333209934. Lot: 11563923. Expiration: 2027-03-11
Distribution
Distributed in 4 states:
- CA
- IL
- TX
- WA
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