On (b)(6) 2024, a patient in france underwent a procedure for the placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (peg) tube.On (b)(6) 2024 after the placement of 20fr peg tube, the patient experienced a perforation and stoma site leaking.The patient underwent a jejunostomy placement with duodopa therapy during the day and enteral nutrition at night.It was unknown if the 20f peg tube remained or was removed.
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Reference record: (b)(4).Catalog number in d4 is the international list number which is similar to us list number of 062912.It was unknown if the device involved in the event remained in the patient or was removed and or discarded; 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.Gastric intestinal perforation 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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