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LINX recallZ-2039-2018 · Torax Medical, Inc. · initiated Apr 20, 2018

Terminated

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Torax Medical, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

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.

FDA root cause category: Nonconforming Material/Component

What the company is doing

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.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2039-2018
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Apr 20, 2018
Recalling firm
Torax Medical, Inc.
Quantity
9,131 devices in total
Product code
LEI
FDA submissions
P100049
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.

Product description

LINX Reflux Management System, Implant Clasp, 13-17 Bead, 1.5T, Product Code LXMC-xx, sterile, Rx only. Labeled as: a. Product Code LXMC-13; b. Product Code LXMC-14; c. Product Code LXMC-15; d. Product Code LXMC-16; e. Product Code LXMC-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.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

a. Product Code LXMC-13, Part No. 4550-13, GTIN 00855106005332;  b. Product Code LXMC-14, Part No. 4550-14, GTIN 00855106005349;  c. Product Code LXMC-15, Part No. 4550-15, GTIN 00855106005356;  d. Product Code LXMC-16, Part No. 4550-16, GTIN 00855106005363;  e. Product Code LXMC-17, Part No. 4550-17, GTIN 00855106005370;   Lot No. 6100 through 14055, 15286, 15287, 15314, 15315, 15317, and 16557

Devices named in this recall

5 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

Other devices under the same FDA submission

13 devices cleared under P100049 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 79822).

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