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Medtronic Bravo pH Capsule with Delivery System, Stomach pH electrode, Product Numbers 9012B1011 and 9012B1001. Medtroni

FDA device recall Z-0517-2008 · posted 2008-05-07 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Reason for recall
Unable to detach from source: The capsule may not detach from the delivery system following attachment to the esophageal wall.
Action taken
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Device Recall in December 2007. The letter emphasizes to users the current Instructions for Use regarding detachment of the capsule from the deliver system. It advises that users may continue to use the Bravo capsules and delivery systems. It instructs users to discard all copies of the 2005 Bravo pH Monitoring System Interactive Training CD and to use the enclosed 2007 Bravo pH Monitoring System Interactive Training. A "Bravo Delivery System Disassembly Procedure" was also provided with the letter. The letter requests consignees to complete and return the reply form included with the notification. For additional information, contact 1-800-707-0933.
Root cause
Labeling Change Control
Status
Terminated
Product code
FFT
Quantity affected
169,365 individual Bravo capsule and delivery systems have been sold worldwide
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI,
Date initiated
2007-12-03
Date posted
2008-05-07
Date terminated
2012-05-03
Location
Minneapolis, MN

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