Catalog Number 062945 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Unspecified Infection (1930); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 01/18/2021 |
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 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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Event Description
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On (b)(6) 2019, a patient in spain underwent a procedure for the placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (peg) tube with jejunal (peg-j) tube.On (b)(6) 2021, the patient experienced stoma site suppuration, bleeding, and pain with tube mobilization.The patient was prescribed oral antibiotic, ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily for five days.It was reported that the peg tube is now able to be mobilized without difficulty and the patient is doing fine.
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Event Description
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On 04 feb 2021, additional information was provided.On (b)(6) 2021, the patient was scheduled to have tube replacement.During the endoscopy, it was observed that the internal end of the peg tube is located in the gastric mucosa.The replacement procedure was suspended and the patient is referred to surgery for removal.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Reference record (b)(4).A buried bumper is a known complication of a peg tube placement.H6 code of 3191 was chosen to capture the event of buried bumper.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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