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; therefore, a return sample evaluation is unable to be performed.Aspiration pneumonia is a known complication of a peg tube placement.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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On (b)(6) 2022, a patient in (b)(6) underwent a procedure for the placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (peg) tube with jejunal (peg-j) tube.The patient's doctor reported on (b)(6) 2022, that the patient had elevated c-reactive protein and a fever.The doctor suspected aspiration pneumonia.An x-ray of the thorax was taken and the patient was prescribed the antibiotic tazobac 4.5 g intravenously.
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