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Device brand name · Catheter peritoneal long-term indwelling
Argyle: medical device reports filed with FDA
871 reports name it, 1992–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Covidien. Product code FJS.
- 871
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 25 a year
- 60
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 166 in the 12 months before
- 82.4%
- classified as malfunction
- 51.2% across the product code
- 1%
- classified as death, as reported
- 9 reports · not verified by FDA
FDA's MAUDE database holds 871 reports that name the brand "Argyle" (catheter peritoneal long-term indwelling), received between February 1992 and August 2026; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Covidien. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.
60 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, down 64% from 166 in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (82.4%), injury (15.5%) and death (1%); across all catheter, peritoneal, long-term indwelling reports (product code FJS) death is recorded in 1.9% and malfunction in 51.2%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are break (28.4%), leak/splash (18.9%) and connection problem (8.2%). The patient problems coded most often are foreign body in patient, no patient involvement and peritonitis. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 2,381 reports carrying product code FJS. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakthe device broke | 247 | 28.4% | 16.3% |
| Leak/splashthe device leaked | 165 | 18.9% | 7.6% |
| Connection problema connection problem | 71 | 8.2% | 2% |
| Fluid/blood leak | 57 | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Migrationthe device moved from where it was placed | 54 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Detachment of device or device componentpart of the device came off | 50 | 5.7% | 2.1% |
| Crackthe device cracked | 38 | 4.4% | 2.3% |
| Kinkedthe tube or line kinked | 18 | 2.1% | 0.3% |
| Material puncture/hole | 14 | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Material separation | 13 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Product quality problem | 13 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Insufficient flow or under infusion | 12 | 1.4% | 2% |
| Defective component | 11 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Material twisted/bent | 11 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Burst container or vessel | 9 | 1% | 0% |
| Detachment of device component | 8 | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Migration or expulsion of device | 7 | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Insufficient device problem information | 6 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Infusion or flow problema problem with flow or infusion | 5 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Component missing | 4 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign body in patientpart of a device left in the patient | 34 | 3.9% |
| No patient involvement | 24 | 2.8% |
| Peritonitis | 19 | 2.2% |
| Unintended radiation exposure | 15 | 1.7% |
| Painpain, site not specified | 7 | 0.8% |
| Appropriate clinical signs, symptoms and conditions term/code not available | 6 | 0.7% |
| Bacterial infectiona bacterial infection | 6 | 0.7% |
| Abdominal painstomach or belly pain | 5 | 0.6% |
| Blood loss | 5 | 0.6% |
| Exposure to body fluids | 5 | 0.6% |
| Hemorrhage/blood loss/bleeding | 5 | 0.6% |
| Air embolism | 4 | 0.5% |
| Injurya physical injury | 4 | 0.5% |
| Device embedded in tissue or plaque | 3 | 0.3% |
| Discomfortdiscomfort | 3 | 0.3% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Argyle | Product code FJS | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 871 | 2,381 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 36.6% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 10 | 19 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 15.5% | 40.9% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 82.4% | 51.2% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 81.2% | 63.7% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code FJS
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| PD Catheter | 392 | 161 | 2.3% |
| Dialysis Unknown | 402 | 6 | 5% |
| Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter | 264 | 55 | 2.3% |
| Catheter | 244 | 9 | 3.7% |
| Kendall | 213 | 23 | 2.3% |
| Pleurx Pleural Catheter Mini Kit | 227 | 13 | 0.9% |
| Port-A-Cath | 196 | 0 | 0% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about Argyle reports
How many FDA reports name Argyle?
871 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 60 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (82.4%), injury (15.5%) and death (1%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
break (28.4%), leak/splash (18.9%), connection problem (8.2%), fluid/blood leak (6.5%) and migration (6.2%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (81.2%) and voluntary reports (1.4%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that Argyle was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.