Reference record (b)(4).Catalog number is the similar us list number, the international list number is unknown.The device manufacturer and lot number of the device involved in this complaint was not provided.Therefore, it is unknown if the device involved was abbvie branded tubing.Conservatively, abbvie has chosen to report this complaint due to the potential that the device involved could have been abbvie branded tubing.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.Peritonitis is a known complication of a peg tube/ j-tube placement.Per instructions for use (ifu), the peg tube should be pulled until elastic resistance is felt, kept under tension, fixation plate should be secured 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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On an unknown date, a patient in netherlands underwent a procedure for the placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (peg) tube with jejunal (peg-j) tube.On an unknown date, the patient was diagnosed with peritonitis and remained hospitalized for 14 days after the peg-j placement.The peritonitis was treated with unknown intravenous (iv) antibiotics.The peritonitis subsequently resolved.
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