Catalog Number 062918 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Aspiration/Inhalation (1725); Pneumonia (2011)
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Event Date 02/19/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Reference record (b)(4).The device involved in the event was not returned, it remained implanted; therefore a return sample evaluation is unable to be performed.Aspiration pneumonia 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) 2019, patient underwent procedure for placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy with jejunal (peg-j) tube.During surgery, the patient experienced aspiration pneumonia and remained hospitalized for 8 days.
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Event Description
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On (b)(6) 2019, patient underwent procedure for replacement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy with jejunal (peg-j) tube.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Reference record: (b)(4).Aspiration pneumonia is a known complication of a peg-j tube replacement.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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