Catalog Number 062941 |
Device Problems
Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
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Patient Problems
Unspecified Infection (1930); Hernia (2240); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 10/29/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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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 062910.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.Stoma site infection is a known complication of a peg tube placement.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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Event Description
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On (b)(6) 2017, a patient in (b)(6) underwent a procedure for the placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (peg) tube with jejunal (peg-j) tube.On 21-feb-2019, it was reported that the patient experienced inflammation, suppuration, pain, odor, and infection at the stoma site.The patient was treated with oral levofloxacin 500 mg.For 7 days.
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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 (b)(6) 2019, it was reported that on an unknown date, the patient was diagnosed with a buried bumper.On (b)(6) 2019, the patient underwent surgery to remove the peg-j tubing.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Reference record (b)(4).Additional information added to b5 and h6.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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Event Description
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On (b)(6) 2019 it was reported that in august 2019, the patient was diagnosed with a hernia at the site of the previous peg removal surgery for the buried bumper.The hernia appeared as a consequence of the surgery.The patient is scheduled to have a surgical mesh implanted in (b)(6) 2020 and for the time being is using a fastening belt.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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