Catalog Number 062910 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Post Operative Wound Infection (2446)
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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).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.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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Event Description
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On (b)(6) 2020, a patient in the usa underwent a procedure for the placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (peg) tube with jejunal (peg-j) tube.Approximately two days later on (b)(6) 2020, the patient experienced an increase in tenderness at the stoma site with firmness and a stoma site infection was suspected.Follow up information was received and the patient was diagnosed with a stoma site infection and treated with cephalexin.On (b)(6) 2020, the stoma site infection improved.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: corrected data in section d4 and h4.
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Event Description
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Additional information added to d4 and h4.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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