ABBVIE - MEDICAL DEVICE CENTER DUODOPA_DUOPA; TUBES, GASTROINTESTINAL (AND ACCESSORIES)
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Catalog Number 062943 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Ulcer (2274); Obstruction/Occlusion (2422); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)
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Event Date 02/01/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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On (b)(6) 2020, a patient in (b)(6) underwent a procedure for the placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (peg) tube with jejunal (peg-j) tube.On an unknown date, the patient experienced an intestinal obstruction and abdominal distention.The patient was treated with enemas and received monofloxacin oral antibiotic and prednisone.The patient's bowel obstruction symptoms then resolved.On a subsequent unknown date, the patient was seen by a physician who suspected gastroenteritis.The patient was admitted to the hospital, and an endoscopy was performed.An ulcer in the duodenum was discovered, along with a bezoar at the tip of the j-tube.The peg-j-tubing was removed, and it was decided to wait to replace the j-tube until the duodenal ulcer has healed.On (b)(6) 2022, the patient was discharged from the hospital.
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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 062918.The disposition of the device involved in the event was unknown; therefore, a return sample evaluation is unable to be performed.(b)(4).A bezoar, gastro-intestinal ulcer, and intestinal obstruction are known complications of a j-tube placement.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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