MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TORAX MEDICAL, INC. 1.5T LINX, 17 BEADS; ANTI-REFLUX IMPLANT

Catalog Number	LXMC17
Medical Device Problem Codes	Device Appears to Trigger Rejection (1524); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Dysphagia/ Odynophagia (1815); Discomfort (2330)
Date of Event	02/20/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent; 3/19/2025.D4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.D4: udi: the expiration date is currently not available.Therefore, the full udi is currently not available.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.No lot or batch 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: prior to linx placement, did the patient have an egd, ph, and manometry studies done? if yes, could you please share the results? what is the lot number of the linx device? when using the linx sizing device what technique was used to determine the size? did the patient have an autoimmune disease? is the patient currently taking steroids / immunosuppressive drugs? did the patient have any pre-existing dysphagia or other conditions (other than gerd)? how severe was the dysphagia/odynophagia before intervention? were there any intra-operative complications during implant? was there any hiatal or crural repair done at the same time as the implant? were there any other contributing factors that led to the removal of the device other than the reported dysphagia? besides the reported dysphagia, what was the reason for removal of the linx device? was the device found in the correct position/geometry at the time of removal? 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 or Problem Description
It was reported that a linx was removed, patient had difficulty swallowing.Discomfort and difficulty swallowing.The removal is the patient's solution for now.The surgeon did say the patient's esophageal functionality was not as healthy as initially thought.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 3/25/2025.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: prior to linx placement, did the patient have an egd, ph, and manometry studies done? if yes, could you please share the results? yes.Testing showed sufficient esophageal health.However, motility ultimately weaker vs anticipated.What is the lot number of the linx device? not provided.When using the linx sizing device what technique was used to determine the size? surgeon judgment in conjunction with +3 after sizer ring pops up.To ensure minimal compressive forces.Did the patient have an autoimmune disease? is the patient currently taking steroids / immunosuppressive drugs? no.Did the patient have any pre-existing dysphagia or other conditions (other than gerd).How severe was the dysphagia/odynophagia before intervention? patient had trouble swallowing & experienced some pain.Were there any intra-operative complications during implant? no.Was there any hiatal or crural repair done at the same time as the implant? yes.Were there any other contributing factors that led to the removal of the device other than the reported dysphagia? trouble swallowing and some pain besides the reported dysphagia, what was the reason for removal of the linx device? patient reported trouble swallowing.Was the device found in the correct position/geometry at the time of removal? yes.

• Brand Name: 1.5T LINX, 17 BEADS
• Common Device Name: 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: 21641856
• Report Number: 3008766073-2025-00033
• Device Sequence Number: 7662768
• Product Code: LEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00855106005370
• UDI-Public: 00855106005370
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P100049
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2025
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/25/2025

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: LXMC17
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/10/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/22/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/19/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/25/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown