MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TORAX MEDICAL, INC. 1.5T LINX, 15B; ANTI-REFLUX IMPLANT

Model Number LXMC15

Device Problem Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)

Patient Problems Dysphagia/ Odynophagia (1815); No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 10/26/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.Additional information was requested, and the following was received: lxmc15, serial number: unsure.The device was implanted on (b)(6) 2020, and the lot # was 26310.On what date did the implant take place? (b)(6) 2020.Does the patient have any of the allergies to metals? if so, what test have been done to test for metal allergies.None that we are aware of.Is the patient currently taking currently taking steroids / immunization drugs? patient was taking steroids to help with dysphagia, but requested the device be taken out.Surgeon removed linx and did not perform a nissen or any other procedure done other than removal.Did the patient have any pre-existing dysphagia or other conditions (other than gerd)? no was there any hiatal or crural repair done at the same time as the implant? yes.Was mesh used at time of implant? yes.What was the reason for removal of the linx device? continued dysphagia and patient requesting the linx be taken out.At the time of removal, was the device found in the correct position/geometry at the time of removal? yes.Have the symptoms resolved since the device was explanted? yes, patient is doing well.

Event Description

It was reported that the linx device was explanted.No information at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 12/10/2020.H6: investigation findings = open circuit (c0205).Device analysis: the visual analysis was consistent with an explanted device - the device was returned with a cut wire.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, and link length and tensile force were found to meet the applicable specifications.Overall, no analysis conclusions relevant to the patient experience were found.

• Brand Name: 1.5T LINX, 15B
• Type of Device: ANTI-REFLUX IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): TORAX MEDICAL, INC.; 4188 lexington avenue north; shoreview MN
• MDR Report Key: 10842866
• MDR Text Key: 216326468
• Report Number: 3008766073-2020-00175
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00855106005356
• UDI-Public: 00855106005356
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P100049
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/26/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/12/2023
• Device Model Number: LXMC15
• Device Catalogue Number: LXMC15
• Device Lot Number: 26310
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/04/2020
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/26/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/16/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/04/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/10/2020
• Patient Sequence Number: 1