Following a laparoscopic anti-reflux procedure, a patient experienced pain leading to explant of the linx device.The linx device was used as part of the anti-reflux procedure.Anti-reflux procedure and linx device implantation occurred on (b)(6) 2013 without issue.Pain described as acute epigastric pain beginning approximately one year after anti-reflux procedure.Uneventful device explant on (b)(6) 2014.Device found in correct position/geometry at time of explant.Patient in satisfactory condition after explant.
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