ABBVIE - MEDICAL DEVICE CENTER DUODOPA_DUOPA; TUBES, GASTROINTESTINAL (AND ACCESSORIES)
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Catalog Number 062941 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 11/13/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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 and was not returned; therefore, a return sample evaluation is unable to be performed.(b)(4).A pneumoperitoneum is a known complication of a peg tube/ j-tube placement.Per the instructions for use (ifu): to secure the peg tube, the peg tube should be pulled until elastic resistance is felt, keep under tension, secure fixation plate into position using the clip, and remain under moderate tension for 24-72 hours to promote good adherence to the stomach wall to the inner abdominal wall.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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Event Description
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On (b)(6) 2020, a patient in (country) 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 and had an abdominal computed tomography (ct) scan, which showed a pneumoperitoneum.She remained hospitalized after the peg-j placement and received parenteral nutrition.The patient was also treated with intravenous (iv) paracetamol, iv metamizole, and iv pantoprazole.On (b)(6) 2020, an abdominal ct scan showed the pneumoperitoneum persisted.On (b)(6) 2020, another abdominal ct scan showed the pneumoperitoneum had resolved.The patient was discharged from the hospital on (b)(6) 2020.
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