Reference record (b)(4).The device involved in the event remained implanted in the patient and was not returned; therefore, a return sample evaluation is unable to be performed.Catalog number in d4 is the international list number which is similar to us list number of 062910.Stoma site infection is a known complication 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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On (b)(6) 2023, a patient in italy underwent a procedure for the placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (peg) tube with jejunal (peg-j) tube.On an unknown date, the patient experienced abundant stoma site secretion, and went to the emergency room.A stoma swab was performed which tested positive for candida.The patient was prescribed unknown antifungal therapy.It was reported that the patient's stoma site secretion persisted following antifungal therapy.
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