MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TORAX MEDICAL, INC. LINX REFLUX MANAGEMENT SYSTEM; ANTI-REFLUX IMPLANT

Model Number LXC14

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Burning Sensation (2146)

Event Date 08/27/2015

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Following a laparoscopic anti-reflux procedure, a patient experienced "fiery tongue" leading to linx device explant.The linx device was used as part of the anti-reflux procedure.Uneventful anti-reflux procedure and device implant on (b)(6) 2014.Post anti-reflux procedure symptoms were treated via steroids, baclofen, and balloon dilation with limited success.Uneventful device explant (b)(6) 2015.Linx device found in correct location/geometry.Patient is reported as well after device explant.

• Brand Name: LINX REFLUX MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
• Type of Device: ANTI-REFLUX IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): TORAX MEDICAL, INC.; 4188 lexington avenue n; shoreview MN 55126
• Manufacturer (Section G): TORAX MEDICAL, INC.; 4188 lexington avenue north; shoreview MN 55126
• Manufacturer Contact: kevin klitz ; 4188 lexington avenue north; shoreview, MN 55126 ; 6513618900
• MDR Report Key: 5095484
• MDR Text Key: 26464925
• Report Number: 3008766073-2015-00035
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00855106005158
• UDI-Public: 00855106005158
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: 100049
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Report Date: 08/27/2015

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?: No
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Model Number: LXC14
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/22/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Disability
• Patient Age: 75 YR