Reference number (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.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 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- j tube placement.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 was hospitalized due to a suspected peritonitis with enduring pain at the insertion site.An abdominal x-ray shows a lot of air in the free abdominal cavity.The patient was treated with intravenous antibiotics and oral pain killers.On (b)(6) 2021, it was reported that the patient was recovering well with no pain complaints at insertion site.
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