Reference record (b)(4).Catalog number is the international list number which is similar to us list number of 062910.The device involved in the event remained implanted in the patient; therefore, a return sample evaluation is unable to be performed.Aspiration pneumonia is a known complication of a peg tube placement.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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On (b)(6) 2020 a patient in (b)(6) underwent a procedure for the placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (peg) tube with jejunal (peg-j) tube.The peg-j was placed by endoscopy without incident.At 7 hours, patient developed a sudden fever of 39 ºc.A chest x-ray and blood cultures were performed with a diagnosis of right bronchial aspiration pneumonia.The patient received antibiotic augmentin 1 gr iv every 8 hours, nebulizations of atrovent and ventolin every 8 hours, and urbason 40 mg every 12 hours.Throughout the day the patient does not present fever again with significant improvement.Patient was discharged from the hospitalization on (b)(6) 2020.
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