Catalog Number 062943 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Bowel Perforation (2668)
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Event Date 07/01/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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In (b)(6) 2020, on an unknown date a patient in france underwent a procedure for the placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (peg) tube with jejunal (peg-j) tube.On (b)(6) 2022, it was reported that the patient experienced a tear in the jejunal wall by the distal end of the intestinal tube.It was reported that the tube exited the intestine through the anus and patient underwent insertion of new j tube.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Reference record (b)(4).The device involved in the event was removed from the patient and was not returned; therefore, a return sample evaluation is unable to be performed.Catalog number is the similar us list number, the international list number is unknown intestinal perforation is a known complication of a j-tube placement.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Reference record (b)(4).
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Event Description
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On an unknown date, it was reported that the patient's j tube was removed endoscopically.The intestinal perforation was confirmed.It was reported in the operative report that " "35 cm from the anal margin, there is a fistulous orifice through which the peg flange and the jejunal tube emerge".The patient did not have new tubing placed.
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