MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBVIE - MEDICAL DEVICE CENTER DUODOPA_DUOPA; TUBES, GASTROINTESTINAL (AND ACCESSORIES)

Catalog Number 062903

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Aspiration/Inhalation (1725); Death (1802); Pneumonia (2011)

Event Date 08/26/2019

Event Type  Death  

Manufacturer Narrative

Reference number (b)(4).The device involved in the event was not returned; therefore, a return sample evaluation is unable to be performed.Aspiration pneumonia is a known complication of a nj tube placement.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2019, a patient in (b)(6) underwent a procedure for the placement of nasal jejunal (nj) tube.On (b)(6) 2019, the patient was diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia and was feeling so badly that he was treated palliatively.He did not receive antibiotics.On an unreported date in (b)(6) 2019, the patient died.

• Brand Name: DUODOPA_DUOPA
• Type of Device: TUBES, GASTROINTESTINAL (AND ACCESSORIES)
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBVIE - MEDICAL DEVICE CENTER; 1675 lakeside drive; waukegan IL 60085
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBVIE - MEDICAL DEVICE CENTER; 1675 lakeside drive; waukegan IL 60085
• Manufacturer Contact: terry ingram ; 1675 lakeside drive; waukegan, IL 60085 ; 8479385350
• MDR Report Key: 9007134
• MDR Text Key: 157759288
• Report Number: 3010757606-2019-00615
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KNT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K142792
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,o
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/26/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/12/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 062903
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/26/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: NO CONCOMITANT PRODUCTS REPORTED
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 84 YR