Reference record (b)(4).The device involved in the event was not returned and 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 (b)(6) 2020, a patient underwent a procedure for the placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (peg) tube with jejunal (peg-j) tube.On (b)(6) 2020, the patient experienced abdominal pain, quarter sized redness, abundant clear secretions, and puss looking drainage from the stoma site.On (b)(6) 2020, the patient was treated with unknown oral antibiotic, three times a day for seven days, without improvement.On (b)(6) 2020, the patient was prescribed a second oral antibiotic, ciprofloxacin twice a day for ten days.On (b)(6) 2020, it was reported that the stoma site is improving, decreased redness, drainage, and puss.
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