Reference record (b)(4).It was unknown if the device involved in the event was discarded or will be returned; therefore, a return sample evaluation is unable to be performed.However, if the device is received, a follow up report will be submitted upon completion of the return sample investigation.A gastric intestinal ulcer is a known complication of a peg tube/j-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 the usa underwent a procedure for the placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (peg) tube and percutaneous endoscopic jejunal tube (j-tube).On (b)(6) 2023, the patient was admitted to the hospital to have the peg and j tube removed "because it is causing an ulcer.".
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