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MalfunctionFFR

BRAVO

Received Nov 7, 2011

Report 9710107-2011-01069 · MDR key 2360959

Device

Generic name

Bravo Ph Capsule

Manufacturer

Given Imaging Ltd.

Model number

BRAVO PH CAPSULE

Catalog number

FGS-0313

Lot number

15787Q

Product problems

  • Positioning Failure

Patient

Not reported

  • Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THIS CASE WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6). CUSTOMER REPORTED ON A BRAVO PH CAPSULE THAT FAILED TO DETACH FROM DELIVERY SYSTEM. THE PATIENT SUFFERED FROM SLIGHT BLEEDING ON THE ESOPHAGUS. THIS USER PLACED ANOTHER CAPSULE TO THE PATIENT SUCCESSFULLY RIGHT AFTER THE FIRST ONE FAILED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED.