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 was not returned and the device disposition is unknown; therefore, a return sample evaluation is unable to be performed. a buried bumper and stoma infections are known complication of a peg tube placement.Instructions for use indicates once the stoma site is healed, the abbvie peg tube should be mobilized.Push the abbvie peg tube carefully 3-4 cm into the stoma and move the tube in a bi-directional motion (back and forth) every time the dressing is changed.When doing so the tube should not be turned or rotated under any circumstances to prevent the formation of loops and dislocation of the abbvie j tube.It is important for the tube to move freely in the stoma to prevent the internal retention plate from becoming embedded (¿buried bumper syndrome¿).(b)(4).If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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On (b)(6) 2018, a patient in (b)(6) underwent a procedure for the placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (peg) tube with jejunal (peg-j) tube.On an unknown date the patient experienced a buried bumper.On (b)(6) 2020, the patient underwent an endoscopic procedure to remove and replace the peg and pegj tubes.On (b)(6) 2020, it was reported that the patient experienced stoma site complications; inflammation and hypertrophic granulation tissue.The patient is being treated with intravenous pantoprazole 40 mg twice a day, and intravenous antibiotic amoxicillin 1200 mg three times a day for two weeks.
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