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High RiskFDAfda-Z-2040-2018STERILITY ISSUE

LINX Reflux Management System, Implant Clasp, 12-17 Bead, 0.7T, Product Code LX-xx, sterile, Rx only. Labeled as: a. Product Code LX-...

Units Affected
9,131
Recall Date
April 20, 2018
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Sterility Issue

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2040-2018.

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.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2040-2018.

Recall terminated by FDA.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Torax Medical, Inc. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2040-2018.

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Torax Medical, Inc. Recall FAQ

Torax Medical, Inc. is the subject of a medical implants safety report: LINX Reflux Management System, Implant Clasp, 12-17 Bead, 0.7T, Product Code LX-xx, sterile, Rx only. Labeled as: a. Product Code LX-.... The notice was published on April 20, 2018 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 9,131 units are potentially affected.