Reference number (b)(4).Catalog number in d4 is the international list number which is similar to us list number of 062910.The device involved in the event remained in the patient and was not returned; therefore, a return sample evaluation is unable to be performed.Stoma site infection is a known complication of a peg- 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) 2024, a patient in spain underwent a procedure for the placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (peg) tube with jejunal (peg-j) tube.After an unspecified amount of time, the patient had experienced a slight peg stoma infection and was treated with amoxicillin/clavulanic acid for 8 days.On 03 apr 2024, it was reported that the stoma still had whitish exudate.The patient went to the emergency room, and infection was ruled out.An x-ray was performed and everything was fine.They recommended continuing the antibiotics for 10 more days and that it be evaluated by the team that initiated the treatment.
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