(b)(4).The lot was not provided; therefore, the manufacturing record evaluation could not be performed.Additional information was requested, and the following was received: prior to linx placement, did the patient have an egd, ph, and manometry studies done? if yes, could you please share the results? unknown.On what date did the implant take place? unknown.What is the lot number of the linx device? unknown.When using the linx sizing device what technique was used to determine the size? unknown.Did the patient have an autoimmune disease? unknown.Is the patient currently taking steroids / immunization drugs? unknown.Did the patient have any pre-existing dysphagia or other conditions (other than gerd)? unknown.How severe was the dysphagia/odynophagia before intervention? unknown.Were there any intra-operative complications during implant? unknown.Was there any hiatal or crural repair done at the same time as the implant? unknown were there any other contributing factors that led to the removal of the device other.Than the reported dysphagia? unknown.Besides dysphagia, what was the reason for removal of the linx device? unknown.Was the device found in the correct position/geometry at the time of removal? unknown.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be field as appropriate.
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(b)(4).Date sent: 12/01/2020.Device analysis: 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.
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