(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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On (b)(6) 2018, 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 signs of infection at the stoma site.On (b)(6) 2019, a culture of the stoma was taken, and the patient was prescribed amoxicillin oral antibiotic as treatment for the stoma infection.The results of the culture were unknown.
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