(b)(4).Date sent: 8/28/2020 torax facility analysis results: analysis found that the device was returned in used condition with the distal magnet detached from the rest of the device.There was some shedding on the outer surface of the loop and the device shaft was slightly bent.The device was sent to cincinnati for further evaluation. cincinnati analysis results: the inner diameter of the inner shaft pocket and outer diameter of the detached magnet were within specification.The ftir results confirmed the presence of adhesive on the outer surface of the detached magnet that is applied as part of manufacturing process.Foreign material was not detected on the inner loop or the magnet.The possible causes were hypothesized to be the peeling of the inner shaft coating and/or adhesive bond failure.Overall, the analysis results were inconclusive as to what caused the magnet to detach from the loop.See attached files for details. the dhr for lot 25924 was reviewed.No ncs, defects, or reworks related to the product complaint were found.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: was the method used to size the esophagus consistent with the instructions for use? if not, please describe how the esophagus was sized.What is the lot number of the linx sizing tool used? response: as far as i know the recommended sizing technique was utilized.The affected lot number is 25924.
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It was reported that during hiatal hernia repair, the surgeon was placing a linx implant and during the sizing, the magnet fell off the sizing tool.The doctor retrieved the magnet and completed the procedure.There were no patient complications reported.One device will be returned.
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