Reference record (b)(4).Catalog number is the international list number which is similar to us list number of 062912.The device involved in the event was discarded; therefore, a return sample evaluation is unable to be performed.Stoma site infection and buried bumper are known complications of a peg tube placement.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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On an unknown date, a patient in (b)(6) underwent a procedure for the placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (peg) tube with jejunal (peg-j) tube.On an unknown date in (b)(6) 2018, the peg-j tube became caught on something, after which the patient experienced abdominal pain.The doctor suspected a stoma site infection due to the pain, and the patient was treated with levofloxacin hydrate 500 mg.Tablets from (b)(6) 2018 and with isodine ointment.The pain did not improve after the treatment.On (b)(6) 2018, the peg-j tube got caught on something again and pulled out.It was then discovered that the patient had a buried bumper.The peg-j tube was replaced on (b)(6) 2018, and then the abdominal pain resolved.
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