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

Model Number LX15

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

Patient Problem Dysphagia/ Odynophagia (1815)

Event Date 11/21/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Following a laparoscopic anti-reflux procedure, a patient experienced dysphagia and gerd 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 without issue in (b)(6) 2015.Uneventful device explant due to moderate dysphagia and gerd symptoms on (b)(6) 2016.Linx device found in correct position/geometry at the time of explant.Fundoplication performed at the time of 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: daniel hoseck ; 4188 lexington avenue north; shoreview, MN 55126 ; 6513618900
• MDR Report Key: 6196675
• MDR Text Key: 63052022
• Report Number: 3008766073-2016-00108
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LEI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: P100049
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/23/2016

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 Expiration Date: 03/28/2018
• Device Model Number: LX15
• Device Lot Number: 6004
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/23/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/21/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/28/2014
• 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: 24 YR