MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TORAX MEDICAL, INC. 1.5T LINX, 17 BEADS; ANTI-REFLUX IMPLANT

Catalog Number LXMC17

Device Problems Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Device Appears to Trigger Rejection (1524)

Patient Problem Dysphagia/ Odynophagia (1815)

Event Date 01/01/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent 3/1/2024.B3: only event year known: 2024.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 does it mean by ¿after a ct scan the linx looked to be out of place.¿ did the device migrate? how was the migration of the device diagnosed (chest x-ray, esophageal line at explant)? are there images available that shows the migration? did the patient have a hiatal hernia at the time of implant? if yes was this repaired at this time of implant? does the patient have a re-occurring hernia now? if yes, did the position of the device change based on the hernia reoccurring? was the device discontinuous? prior to linx placement, did the patient have an egd, ph, and manometry studies done? if yes, could you please share the results? on what date did the implant take place? on what date did the explant take place? what is the lot number of the linx device? when using the linx sizing device what technique was used to determine the size? did the patient have an autoimmune disease? is the patient currently taking steroids / immunosuppressive drugs? did the patient have any pre-existing dysphagia or other conditions (other than gerd)? how severe was the dysphagia/odynophagia before intervention? were there any intra-operative complications during implant? was there any hiatal or crural repair done at the same time as the implant? were there any other contributing factors that led to the removal of the device other than the reported dysphagia? besides the reported dysphagia, what was the reason for removal of the linx device? was the device found in the correct position/geometry at the time of removal? 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 patient had a (b)(6) explanted.Originally implanted 12-14 months ago.The linx was explanted due to dysphasia and after a ct scan the linx looked to be out of place.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: (b)(6) 2024.Investigation summary overall review of the device function and dimensions show no anomalies from a device that has been reasonably changed as part of the explant procedure.Visual analysis was consistent with an explanted device, significant tooling marks were noted in some beads.Link length and tensile force were found to meet the applicable specifications.Overall, no analysis conclusions relevant to the patient experience were found.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 3/27/2024.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4); date sent: 3/6/2024.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: what does it mean by ¿after a ct scan the linx looked to be out of place.¿ did the device migrate? ¿ not sure.The scan showed the device an vertical position.How was the migration of the device diagnosed (chest x-ray, esophageal line at explant)?image from scan.Are there images available that shows the migration? i can see if i can get an image.Did the patient have a hiatal hernia at the time of implant? if yes was this repaired at this time of implant? unsure.Does the patient have a re-occurring hernia now? if yes, did the position of the device change based on the hernia reoccurring? unsure.Was the device discontinuous? no.Prior to linx placement, did the patient have an egd, ph, and manometry studies done? if yes, could you please share the results? i don¿t have information.On what date did the implant take place? don¿t know.On what date did the explant take place? (b)(6) 2024.What is the lot number of the linx device? don¿t know.When using the linx sizing device what technique was used to determine the size? don¿t know.Did the patient have an autoimmune disease? don¿t know.Is the patient currently taking steroids / immunosuppressive drugs? don¿t know.Did the patient have any pre-existing dysphagia or other conditions (other than gerd)? how severe was the dysphagia/odynophagia before intervention? severe.Were there any intra-operative complications during implant? no.Was there any hiatal or crural repair done at the same time as the implant? don¿t know.Were there any other contributing factors that led to the removal of the device other than the reported dysphagia? no.Besides the reported dysphagia, what was the reason for removal of the linx device? no.Was the device found in the correct position/geometry at the time of removal? no.

• Brand Name: 1.5T LINX, 17 BEADS
• 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: 18817003
• MDR Text Key: 336667015
• Report Number: 3008766073-2024-00040
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LEI
• 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,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 04/03/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/01/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: LXMC17
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/02/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention