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.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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On (b)(6) 2021, 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) 2021, the patient experienced fever and an oxygen saturation below 90.On (b)(6) 2021, the patient went to the emergency room.An x-ray and blood test were performed, and the patient was diagnosed with nosocomial pneumonia.The patient was admitted to the hospital and treated with antibiotics and oxygen.While in the hospital, the patient experienced abdominal pain and distention.On (b)(6) 2021, a computed tomography (ct) scan of the abdomen was performed, which showed peritonitis.The patient continued with the previous antibiotic treatment and was also treated with meropenem and metronidazole antibiotics.The patient subsequently reported an improvement in abdominal pain.On (b)(6) 2021, a 2nd abdominal ct scan was performed, which confirmed abdominal improvement.On (b)(6) 2021, the patient experienced low iron according to blood tests.On (b)(6) 2021, a 3rd ct scan was performed, which showed several abscesses in the stomach, one of them about 7 cm derived from the peritonitis but encapsulated.The patient will remain hospitalized to complete antibiotic treatment.
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