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MalfunctionFOS

ARGYLE

Received Jun 17, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 10, 2026

Report 1423537-2026-00197 · MDR key 25531910

Device

Generic name

Catheter, Umbilical Artery

Model number

8888160531

Catalog number

8888160531

Lot number

2521700021

Product problems

  • Material Puncture/Hole

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

AN INVESTIGATION IS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY. UPON COMPLETION, THE RESULTS WILL BE FORWARDED.

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE DUAL LUMEN UMBILICAL CATHETER WAS FOUND TO HAVE A SMALL HOLE/CRACK IN THE CATHETER. THERE WAS NO HARM REPORTED. IT WAS CAUGHT FAIRLY QUICKLY HOWEVER, SINCE THAT WAS CONSIDERED A CENTRAL LINE, THERE IS ALWAYS A RISK FOR INFECTION. THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED AND PIV WAS PLACED.