Covidien Llc: Medical Device Recall in 2021 - (Recall #: Z-1335-2021)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2021.

Data Source: FDA.

Product 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 Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 26, 2021

Date Posted: April 7, 2021

Recall Number: Z-1335-2021

Event ID: 87396

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.

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 62551

Code Information:

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

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated