FDA Recall Terminated

Bravo pH Monitoring capsule, UPC 7290101361695 (FGS# 0312) and UPC 7290101361688 (FGS# 0313). Product Usage: The Bravo pH Monitoring System is intended to be used for gastroesophageal pH measurement and monitoring of gastric reflux in adults and children form 4 years of age. The Bravo pH Capsule can be attached following either endoscopy or manometry.

Recall: Z-0966-2012 · Initiated January 11, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0966-2012
Event Number
61018
Firm
Given Imaging Ltd.
FEI Number
3003141635
Product Code
LLT
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
January 11, 2012
Posted
February 6, 2012
Terminated
September 14, 2012
Address
5555 Oakbrook Pkwy, Norcross, GA, 30093-6254

Description

Bravo pH Monitoring capsule, UPC 7290101361695 (FGS# 0312) and UPC 7290101361688 (FGS# 0313). Product Usage: The Bravo pH Monitoring System is intended to be used for gastroesophageal pH measurement and monitoring of gastric reflux in adults and children form 4 years of age. The Bravo pH Capsule can be attached following either endoscopy or manometry.

Reason

Failure of the Bravo capsule to attach to the esophagus or alternatively, failure of the capsule to detach from the placement device.

Action

Given Imaging sent a Urgent Product Recall letter to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, description of problem, actions to be taken and advised customers to read this important information packet in its entirety. Customers were advised to complete the Customer Response Sheet included and return per the instructions provided. Also attached to the letter was a Customer Bulletin: Update to Vacuum Settings. For questions call 1-800-448-3644 option 3.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Canada, Cyprus, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Panama, Portugal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Spain Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom and Venezuela.

Quantity

21,885 units