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LINX Reflux Management System
Indications:
- treatment of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) due to a weak lower esophageal sphincter not responding to medication
Contraindications:
- magnetic resonance imaging is contraindicated in patients with the device
Procedure:
- surgical placement of a string of magnetic titanium beads at the lower esophageal sphincter
- when the person swallows, the device expands to accomodate the food or drink
- once the food passes, a weak lower esophageal sphincter is kept closed by the device
Adverse effects:
- dysphagia
- odynophagia
- chest pain
- nausea/vomiting
General
device (medical device)
References
- FDA NEWS RELEASE: March 22, 2012
FDA approves LINX Reflux Management System to treat
gastroesophageal reflux disease
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm296923.htm