Reference number (b)(4).Catalog number is the international list number which is similar to us list number of 062912.The device involved in the event remained in the patient and was not returned; therefore, a return sample evaluation is unable to be performed.Aspiration pneumonia as a post procedural complication is a known complication of a peg- j 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.On (b)(6) 2020, the patient experienced a fever, elevated crp values and aspiration pneumonia.The patient was treated with ceftriaxone and clindamycin intravenously (iv).The events were recovering.
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