LINX Plus

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical device
gptkbp:contraindication patients with MRI requirements above 1.5T
patients with allergies to metals
gptkbp:feature larger bead size for higher BMI patients
minimally invasive placement
removable device
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label LINX Plus
gptkbp:implantLocation lower esophageal sphincter
gptkbp:indication chronic GERD
gptkbp:introducedIn 2023
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Ethicon
gptkbp:material titanium
magnetic beads
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction magnetic sphincter augmentation
gptkbp:predecessor LINX Reflux Management System
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:usedFor treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Simcoe_County_LINX
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8