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• LINX Implant Lawsuit Claims Recalled GERD Device Failed Due to Manufacturing Defects, Requiring Surgical Removal

  September 3, 2024

  Russell Maas

  A LINX implant lawsuit has been filed by a Pennsylvania woman who claims the esophageal implant to treat her GERD symptoms failed due to manufacturing defects, requiring her to undergo additional removal surgery.

• Lawsuit Alleges Recalled Torax LINX Failed, Resulting in Surgical Removal of Acid Reflux Device

  July 16, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  According to allegations raised in a LINX reflux device lawsuit filed by a Texas woman, the esophageal implant was defectively designed, leading to the device's failure and the need for revision surgery.

• LINX Device Lawsuit Alleges GERD Implant Broke and Failed Due to Manufacturing Defects

  June 28, 2024

  Russell Maas

  A Minnesota man has filed a LINX reflux lawsuit against Ethicon and Torax Medical, after a LINX device meant to help treat GERD, broke inside of him, requiring surgical removal.

• LINX Reflux Implant Lawsuit Alleges Device Was Defectively Manufactured, Resulting in Recurrence of GERD and Surgical Removal

  June 4, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A Pennsylvania woman has filed a product liability lawsuit against Ethicon after a LINX implant, meant to help treat GERD, broke inside of her, requiring surgical removal.

• Antacids, Heartburn Medications Given To Infants Too Often by Hospitals: Study

  March 2, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns of frequent overuse of antacids and heartburn medications on infants with common acid reflux issues which do not merit such treatments.

• Prevacid and Similar Heartburn Drugs Fail To Help Treat Persistent Throat Symptoms: Study

  January 19, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds Prilosec and similar heartburn drugs failed to treat persistent throat symptoms linked to GERD.

• Long-Term Proton Pump Inhibitor Prescriptions Provide “Low Value” for Older Adults: Study

  September 18, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A third of heartburn drugs prescribed to elderly patients may be unnecessary, researchers warn.

• Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Linked to High Rates of Recurrent GERD: Study

  September 19, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A high rate of recurrence linked to a form of GERD surgery often results in long term use of heartburn drugs like Nexium, Prilosec, and Prevacid, according to the findings of a new study.

• Unnecessary Heartburn Drug Use Could Put Patients At Risk of Unnecessary Side Effects: Study

  August 16, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A review of the use of popular heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec warns that many are being inappropriately prescribed and exposing patients to unnecessary heath risks.

• Nexium, Prilosec Kidney Disease Risks Highlighted by Consumer Reports

  June 27, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  Consumer Reports recently highlighted the risk of kidney problems from Nexium, Prilosec and similar heartburn drugs, warning users about the risk that the medications may be hard to stop.