LINX Device Recall and Lawsuit Information

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease is a medical condition when stomach acid flows into the esophagus (the part of your anatomy which connects your mouth to your stomach). The stomach acid can irritate the esophagus lining and while most people are able to manage GERD with over-the-counter medication, some people may need stronger medication or even surgery to ease their symptoms. If left untreated, the chronic inflammation of your esophagus can cause damage in the lower esophagus, causing the food pathway to narrow. Additionally, stomach acids can wear away tissue, causing an ulcer.

GERD SYMPTOMS

• Heartburn

• Chest pain

• Sensation of a lump in your throat

• Regurgitation of food

• Difficulty swallowing

The LINX Reflux Management System is a series of titanium beads with magnetic cores that connect together in a ring shape. The device is surgically implanted around the lower end of the esophagus. The LINX device helps to strengthen the muscle and helps prevent the flow of stomach contents into the esophagus.

After the FDA approved the LINX systems, they required an additional five-year study on the longevity, safety, and efficacy of the device. The LINX device was first recalled in 2018 due to reports of the device separating inside the body, and the presence of scar tissue in some patients.

COMMON LINX SYSTEM SIDE AFFECTS:

• Difficulty swallowing

• Post-operative pain in the stomach

• Bloating

• Recurrence of heartburn or regurgitation

MORE SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS INCLUDE:

• Movement of the LINX device into esophagus

• Device is installed too tight, causing food to get stuck

When patients voluntarily pay a surgeon to implant a medical device in their bodies to treat their GERD, they logically assume the device is safe. However, even with the approval of the FDA in 2012, the LINX device can still be hazardous to the patient. History has shown, sometimes it takes thousands of patients suffering injuries before the device manufacturer, or the government removes the device from the market.

• LINX device failures or breaks

• Device migration

• Organ punctures or scratches

• Surgical removal of the LINX device

• Other injuries caused by LINX failures

No. Our firm can represent patients around the world, including the UK and France. The LINX device is being recalled in countries outside the United States by the end of March 2026, and you may still have rights to compensation.