Events

Recall of Device Recall Bravo pH Monitoring capsule

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Given Imaging Ltd..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    61018
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0966-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-01-11
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-02-06
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-09-14
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=107050
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Monitor, fetal ph - Product Code LLT
  • 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.

Device

Device Recall Bravo pH Monitoring capsule
  • Model / Serial
    FGS-0312 (5 pack), Lot numbers: 11775Q, 12064Q, 12227Q, 12333Q, 12389Q, 12440Q, 12475Q, 12494Q, 12643Q, 12545Q, 12769Q, 12770Q, 12840Q, 12896Q, 12897Q, 12928Q, 12989Q, 13026Q, 13056Q, 13109Q, 13109Q, 13162Q, 13164Q, 13208Q, 13233Q, 13246Q, 13282Q, 13283Q, 13371Q, 13390Q, 13462Q, 13461Q, 13540Q, 13569Q, 13634Q, 13679Q, 13695Q, 13700Q, 13712Q, 13716Q, 13753Q, 13777Q, 13786Q, 13798Q, 13799Q, 13813Q, 13836Q, 13867Q, 13894Q, 13937Q, 13979Q, 14064Q, 14101Q, 14120Q, 14141Q, 14230Q, 14255Q, 14265Q, 14284Q, 14338Q, 14400Q, 14419Q, 14423Q, 14458Q, 14491Q, 14542Q, 1457QQ, 14572Q, 14570Q, 14611Q, 14634Q, 14734Q, 14770Q, 14805Q, 14825Q, 14826Q, 14871Q, 15030Q, 15051Q, 15071Q, 15078Q, 15114Q, 15158Q, 15221Q, 15324Q, 15406Q, 15401Q, 15500Q, 15603Q, 15630Q, 15672Q, 15679Q, 15711Q, 15787Q, 15860Q, 15912Q, 15938Q, 15971Q, 15998Q, 16115Q, 16144Q, 16192Q, 16221Q, 16320Q, 16290Q, 16354Q, 16382Q, 16395Q, 16449Q, 16503Q, 16511Q, 16580Q, 16606Q, 16607Q, 16673Q, 16762Q, 16867Q, 16762Q & 16847Q and FGS-0313 (single pack), Lot numbers: 12647Q, 12765Q, 12797Q, 12902Q, 13234Q, 13458Q, 13608Q, 13632Q, 13635Q, 13751Q, 13868Q, 13907Q, 14011Q, 14065Q, 14231Q, 14339Q, 14402Q, 14612Q, 14761Q, 14783Q, 14865Q, 14984Q, 15222Q, 15538Q, 15698Q, 15766Q, 15937Q, 16392Q, 16194Q, 16398Q, 16707Q, 16879Q, 17058Q & 16912Q. Recall expanded on 02/20/2012 to include additional lot numbers: 17102Q, 17188Q and 17227Q.
  • Product Classification
    Obstetrical and Gynecological Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • 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.
  • Product 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.
  • Manufacturer
    Given Imaging Ltd.

Manufacturer

Given Imaging Ltd.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Given Imaging Ltd., 5555 Oakbrook Pkwy, Norcross GA 30093-6254
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Medtronic plc
  • Manufacturer comment
    “If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.
  • Source
    USFDA