MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TORAX MEDICAL, INC. 1.5T LINX, 14B; ANTI-REFLUX IMPLANT

Catalog Number LXMC14

Device Problems Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)

Patient Problems Pyrosis/Heartburn (1883); Hernia (2240)

Event Date 03/25/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that a patient had a linx placed by another surgeon in the (b)(6) area in (b)(6) of 2017.She had silent reflux but had a hh repair with linx for her severe lpr symptoms.These symptoms have recurred over the past 6 months or so.On an x-ray for her back problems, it was discovered that her linx is broken.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 4/10/2024.D6a: exact implant date is unk.Assumed first day of the month.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.Photo analysis: x-ray images of the device in vivo were reviewed by a medical safety officer.As per medical safety officer: "the images reviewed demonstrate a discontinuous linx device located below the diaphragm.".The mechanism/cause of failure is unknown as a hands-on analysis of the device is necessary to determine the cause of failure.No further investigation can be completed at this point.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 13076 number, and no non-conformances related to the malfunction were identified.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 was the exact date of implant? what symptoms lead to the discovery of the discontinuous device? when did they begin? what was the date of the imaging which showed the discontinuous linx? was the device initially effective in controlling reflux? were any events associated with the onset of symptoms (vomiting, retching, trauma, surgery)? did the patient undergo an mri since device implant? if so, when was the mri and what strength? did the patient have any other surgeries in the area? was any additional imaging performed since device implant? does the device appear to be in a continuous annular state in these images? we are interested in establishing a window when the device may have become discontinuous.Please share any additional images.What is the management plan? is device removal scheduled? is a replacement linx or fundoplication planned? when and if the explanation takes place can we ask that the procedure gets video recorded and the video shared? when and if the linx device is removed, may we ask that the device be returned for analysis? 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? 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.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 5/2/2024.Additional information received: reached out to surgeon to inquire if explant has been scheduled.

• Brand Name: 1.5T LINX, 14B
• 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: 19078887
• MDR Text Key: 339814299
• Report Number: 3008766073-2024-00058
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00855106005349
• UDI-Public: 00855106005349
• 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: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/02/2024

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: 12/07/2020
• Device Catalogue Number: LXMC14
• Device Lot Number: 13076
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/27/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/10/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/01/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/02/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/07/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: Z-2038-2018
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 66 YR
• Patient Sex: Female