Reference record (b)(4).The device involved in the event remained implanted in the patient; therefore, a return sample evaluation is unable to be performed.Stoma site infection 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 an unknown date, a patient in (b)(6) underwent a procedure for the placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (peg) tube with jejunal (peg-j) tube.Duodopa start date (b)(6) 2020.It was reported (b)(6) 2020 that the patient's stoma site was red, sore and oozing.A swab was taken and awaiting results.Oral antibiotic flucloxacillin 500mgs qds for 7days was prescribed and started.On (b)(6) 2020 it was reported the stoma site infection is improving and patient is still taking antibiotics.
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