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MalfunctionFTT

BRAVO

Received Nov 10, 2017 · Event occurred Mar 24, 2016

Report 9710107-2017-05613 · MDR key 7019600

Device

Generic name

Camera, Still, Surgical

Model number

FGS-0312

Catalog number

FGS-0312

Lot number

29781Q

Product problems

  • High pH
  • High pH

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE INVESTIGATION IS BASED ON ACCUVIEW GRAPH REVIEW, FOLLOWING REVIEW OF STUDY IT APPEARS THAT THE PH LEVEL IS ABOVE 8PH. DHR (DEVICE HISTORY RECORD): BRAVO CAPSULE, LOT: 29781QQ, PASS. THE CONCLUSION IS HIGH PH READING DUE TO SUSPECTED CAPSULE FAILURE. IF INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE FUTURE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE ISSUED.

Description of Event or Problem

ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, CUSTOMER CALLED IN TO REPORT THEY HAVE A BRAVO STUDY WHICH THE PH LEVEL WAS VERY HIGH. TECHNICAL SUPPORT WAS ABLE TO TRANSFER STUDY OVER FOR REVIEW AND IT APPEARS THAT THE PH LEVEL ON THIS STUDY STAYED CLOSE TO 9 THROUGHOUT MOST OF THE STUDY. A REPEAT PROCEDURE WAS NECESSARY.