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Catalog Number 062941 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Anemia (1706); Pneumonia (2011); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)
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Event Date 12/24/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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On (b)(6) 2019, a patient in belgium underwent a procedure for the placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (peg) tube with jejunal (peg-j) tube.On (b)(6) 2021, the patient had signs of stoma inflammation with suspicion of buried bumper syndrome.On (b)(6) 2021, the patient underwent a pegj replacement that was unsuccessful due to peg being impacted in the gastric wall.On (b)(6) 2021, the patient underwent successful pegj replacement via laparoscopy by the abdominal surgeon.On (b)(6) 2022, it was reported that the patient experienced loss of appetite, sleepiness, and lack of movement.On an unknown date the patient was hospitalized, and intubated with a diagnoses with pneumonia, and anemia.The j tube had discharge of "old blood".It was unknown if the pneumonia and anemia were due to the recent tubing replacement for the buried bumper syndrome.
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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.It was unknown if the device involved in the event was discarded or will be returned; therefore, a return sample evaluation is unable to be performed.However, if the device is received, a follow up report will be submitted upon completion of the return sample investigation.Buried bumper syndrome, pneumonia, and anemia are known complications of a peg tube/ j-tube placement.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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