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Device product

LINX Reflux Management System, Implant Clasp, 13-16 Bead, 1.5T, Product Code LXM-xx, sterile, Rx only. Labeled as: a. Product Code LXM-13; b. Product Code LXM-14; c. Product Code LXM-15; d. Product Code LXM-16; Laparoscopic, fundic-sparing anti-reflux procedure indicated for patients diagnosed with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) as defined by abnormal pH testing, and who are seeking an alternative to continuous acid suppression therapy (i.e. proton pump inhibitors or equivalent) in the management of their GERD.

Z-2041-2018

April 20, 2018

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Torax Medical, Inc.
Event
Event 79822
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
9,131 devices in total
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2041-2018

Official wording

Reason: Possible out of specification condition which may allow a bead component to separate from an adjacent wire link. This condition may result in a discontinuous or open LINX device.

Code information: a. Product Code LXM-13, Part No. 4549-13, GTIN 00855106005394; b. Product Code LXM-14, Part No. 4549-14, GTIN 00855106005400; c. Product Code LXM-15, Part No. 4549-15, GTIN 00855106005417; d. Product Code LXM-16, Part No. 4549-16, GTIN 00855106005424; Lot No. 6100 through 14055, 15286, 15287, 15314, 15315, 15317, and 16557

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) in states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY; and in countries of: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

Derived failure modes

  • Potency or specification failure

    reason.potency_specification_failure · v1.0.0

    out of specification