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 was not returned; therefore, a return sample evaluation is unable to be performed.Aspiration pneumonia and gastric ulcer are known complications of a peg-j placement.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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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 (b)(6) 2019, the patient experienced aspiration pneumonia during a replacement of the peg-j tube.The patient was hospitalized and treated with an unknown antibiotic for the pneumonia.On (b)(6) 2019, it was discovered that there was a crack in the peg tube.On (b)(6) 2019, it was discovered during the tubing replacement that the patient had a gastric ulcer.The ulcer was treated with vonoprazan fumarate and rebamipide.As of (b)(6) 2019, the aspiration pneumonia was recovering.As of (b)(6) 2019, the gastric ulcer was improving.
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