MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TORAX MEDICAL, INC. LINX 1.5 16 BEAD US; ANTI-REFLUX IMPLANT

Catalog Number LXMC16

Device Problems Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Pyrosis/Heartburn (1883); Pain (1994)

Event Date 05/01/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 9/28/2023.Additional information received: veg05/05/14 egd05/07/15 veg4/19/17 egdw/dilation5/4/15.Did patient undergo an mri since device implant? if yes, when and what mri strength? no attempts have been made to retrieve the device.To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.No lot number was provided therefore a device history could not be done.Attempts are being made to obtain the following information.To date no response has been provided.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent: what is the lot number for the linx device? when did the heartburn and chest pains begin? are there any photos of the discontinued device that you can share to productcomplaint1@its.Jnj.Com? was ph testing performed prior to explant to confirm recurrent reflux? after implant, was the device initially effective in controlling reflux? when did the recurrent reflux begin? did the patient have any other surgeries in the area? this report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

It was reported that a linx was explanted due to heartburn and chest pain., linx identified as broken during operation (b)(6) 2023.

• Brand Name: LINX 1.5 16 BEAD US
• Type of Device: ANTI-REFLUX IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): TORAX MEDICAL, INC.; 4545 creek road; cincinnati OH
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 4545 creek rd.; cincinnati, OH 45242 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17834236
• MDR Text Key: 324478801
• Report Number: 3008766073-2023-00191
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00855106005363
• UDI-Public: 00855106005363
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P100049
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/28/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/28/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: LXMC16
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/19/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 63 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 82 KG