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Catalog Number LPLF-106 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)
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Event Date 12/14/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A code for subcutaneous emphysema was not available in health effect - clinical code.Device not available.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient received an eustachian tube dilation procedure.The doctor reported asking the patient to perform the valsalva maneuver and no complications were observed by the doctor.A few hours after the procedure, the patient was experiencing discomfort and swelling under the ear.The patient was diagnosed with subcutaneous emphysema and was treated in a hospital setting overnight.
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