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

Model Number LXMC16

Device Problems Device Appears to Trigger Rejection (1524); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Dysphagia/ Odynophagia (1815); Pyrosis/Heartburn (1883); Paresis (1998); Hernia (2240)

Event Date 01/01/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Event date: only event year known: 2022.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? when is the date of the linx explant scheduled? were there any intra-operative complications during implant? 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 device was implanted 1.5t in (b)(6) 2020 - with repair of peh and takedown of nissen due to side effects of nissen.Recurrent hernia (b)(6) 2021 repaired, linx left.Severe gastroparesis developed after (b)(6) 2021 peh repair, subsequent severe reflux and dysphagia due to small recurrent hernia.Patient requested repair of recurrent hh and conversion to anterior fundo with linx removal; patient will undergo gastric surgery for gastroparesis in 6 weeks.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 12/7/2022.Investigation summary: an analysis of the product could not be performed since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.However, if the product is received at a later date, the investigation will be updated as applicable.H6 type of investigation.

• Brand Name: LINX 1.5 16 BEAD US
• Type of Device: ANTI-REFLUX IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): TORAX MEDICAL, INC.; 4188 lexington avenue north; shoreview MN
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 4188 lexington avenue north; shoreview ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15710370
• MDR Text Key: 302800606
• Report Number: 3008766073-2022-00215
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 12/07/2022

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 Model Number: LXMC16
• Device Catalogue Number: LXMC16
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/19/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/01/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/07/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/07/2022
• 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: 56 YR
• Patient Sex: Female