BRAVO PH CAPS DELIVERY DEV5-PK, FGS-0312/FGS-0313 - Product Usage: intended to be used for gastroesophageal pH measurement and monitoring of gastric reflux in adults and children from 4 years of age.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: February 26, 2021 Covidien Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    49349Q 49350Q 49351Q 49352Q 49799Q 49800Q 49801Q 49802Q 49809Q 49849Q 49850Q 49851Q 50392Q 50393Q 50492Q 50493Q 50494Q 50495Q 50496Q 50497Q 50615Q 50616Q 50868Q 50869Q 50870Q 50871Q 50872Q 50873Q 50874Q 50875Q 50876Q 50877Q 50878Q 50879Q 50880Q 50881Q
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Covidien Llc
Reason for Recall:
The capsule may fail to attach to the esophageal mucosa, which in turn may lead to the aspiration of the capsule. In the event of capsule aspiration, immediate intervention to remove the capsule is required. Potential outcomes following capsule aspiration include low oxygen saturation, intervention to retrieve the capsule, potential need to intubate the patient, extended hospital stay and a delay of treatment. Thirteen reports of capsule aspiration have been received the last 2 years.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

BRAVO PH CAPS DELIVERY DEV5-PK, FGS-0312/FGS-0313 - Product Usage: intended to be used for gastroesophageal pH measurement and monitoring of gastric reflux in adults and children from 4 years of age.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

49349Q 49350Q 49351Q 49352Q 49799Q 49800Q 49801Q 49802Q 49809Q 49849Q 49850Q 49851Q 50392Q 50393Q 50492Q 50493Q 50494Q 50495Q 50496Q 50497Q 50615Q 50616Q 50868Q 50869Q 50870Q 50871Q 50872Q 50873Q 50874Q 50875Q 50876Q 50877Q 50878Q 50879Q 50880Q 50881Q

Official Source

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View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1335-2021

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