BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    LINX Reflux Management System, Implant Suture, 12-17 Bead, 0.7T, Product Code LS-xx, sterile, Rx only. Labeled as: a. Product Code LS-12; b. Product Code LS-13; c. Product Code LS-14; d. Product Code LS-15; e. Product Code LS-16; f. Product Code LS-17; 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.

    Recall: Z-2037-2018 · Initiated April 20, 2018

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2037-2018
    Event Number
    79822
    Firm
    Torax Medical, Inc.
    FEI Number
    3008766073
    Product Code
    LEI
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Nonconforming Material/Component
    Initiated
    April 20, 2018
    Terminated
    November 4, 2020
    Address
    4188 Lexington Ave N, Shoreview, MN, 55126-6106

    Description

    LINX Reflux Management System, Implant Suture, 12-17 Bead, 0.7T, Product Code LS-xx, sterile, Rx only. Labeled as: a. Product Code LS-12; b. Product Code LS-13; c. Product Code LS-14; d. Product Code LS-15; e. Product Code LS-16; f. Product Code LS-17; 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.

    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.

    Action

    The firm, Consignees Torax Medical Inc., sent an "URGENT: FIELD SAFETY NOTICE (REMOVAL)" letter mailed on approximately 04/20/2018 (US consignees and physicians) and 04/23/2018 (OUS consignees and physicians). The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to examine inventory for affected product, quarantine any affected product, communicate the issue to all relevant operating room or materials management personnel, forward the recall information to facilities where the product may have been forwarded to, complete the Business Reply Form confirming receipt of this notice and return it to Torax Medical, Inc. within three (3) business days via email at [email protected]; ( return the BRF even if you do not have the product lot subject to this recall.), and arrange the return of any affected product on hand. Additionally, a recall notification will be sent to sent to physicians outlining the reason for recall and to advise them to monitor their patients. Question regarding the recall can be directed to the Customer Support Cetner at 1-877-384-4266, which is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM ET.

    Distribution

    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.

    Quantity

    9,131 devices in total