ENDOVIVE INITIAL PLACEMENT PEG KIT, DIRECT PEJ KIT, AND PEG SAFETY KIT
Report
- Report Number
- 3005099803-2014-02540
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- July 18, 2014
- Report Date
- June 23, 2014
- Manufacturer
- BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - SPENCER
- Product Code
- KNT
- PMA / PMN Number
- K031538
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- SE
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
THE COMPLAINANT WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE SUSPECT DEVICE LOT NUMBER; THEREFORE, THE LOT EXPIRATION AND DEVICE MANUFACTURE DATES ARE UNKNOWN. (B)(4) FOR THE REPORTED EVENT OF PEG TUBE MIGRATION. (B)(4) FOR THE REPORTED EVENT OF PEG TUBE KINKED. (B)(4) FOR THE REPORTED EVENT OF PEG TUBE TORN/SPLIT. THE COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THE DEVICE WILL NOT BE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION AS IT IS IMPLANTED IN THE PATIENT; THEREFORE, A FAILURE ANALYSIS OF THE COMPLAINT DEVICE COULD NOT BE COMPLETED. IF ANY FURTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION IS IDENTIFIED, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE FILED.
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT AN ENDOVIVE INITIAL PLACEMENT KIT WAS USED DURING A PERCUTANEOUS ENDOSCOPIC GASTROSTOMY PROCEDURE. PROCEDURE DATE IS UNKNOWN. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE PEG TUBE MIGRATED IN ADDITION IT WAS DAMAGED/BROKEN AND KINKED. THE PEG TUBE WAS REMOVED. REPORTEDLY, ON (B)(6) 2014, THE PATIENT WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR 5 DAYS. ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THIS EVENT HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL TO DATE. SHOULD ADDITIONAL RELEVANT DETAILS BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 422816 | ENDOVIVE INITIAL PLACEMENT PEG KIT, DIRECT PEJ KIT, AND PEG SAFETY KIT | TUBES, GASTROINTESTINAL (AND ACCESSORIES) | KNT | BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - SPENCER | UNK518 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hospitalization | DUODOPA |