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Catalog Number 062918 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Bowel Perforation (2668); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)
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Event Date 10/25/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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On an unknown date, a patient 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 vomiting and weight loss.On (b)(6) 2022, the patient experienced lack of appetite and nausea.The patient underwent an endoscopy, during which it was discovered that the intestinal tube was elsewhere and was found out to be embedded in the fistula (intestinal wall).It was reported that both the peg and j tube was replaced by the physician.
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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.(b)(4).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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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.Conservatively, abbvie has chosen to report this complaint due to the potential that the device involved could have been abbvie branded tubing.
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