Reference record (b)(4).The device involved in the event was discarded; therefore, a return sample evaluation is unable to be performed.Gastrointestinal ulcer is a known complication of a peg tube/j-tube placement.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.Refer to mdr submitted for reference record (b)(4) for related peg tube record.
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On (b)(6) 2015, 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 was hospitalized for tubing re-evaluation.A duodenal ulcer and erosions in the stomach wall were discovered.On (b)(6) 2021, the peg-j tubing was removed.The physician determined that the tubing should be replaced after complete healing of the ulcers and stomach mucosa.The patient was treated with nexium and augmentin oral antibiotic.
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