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Stories from people navigating gastroesophageal reflux — diagnosis, treatment, caregiving, and the ordinary days in between.

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A labeled medical-device quarantine bin beside boxed esophageal pH-monitoring supplies in an endoscopy unit.

Innovation & Devices

Bravo CF Recall Requires Removal From Esophageal Testing

The FDA’s Class I classification means gastroenterology and motility services should identify, quarantine and remove affected Bravo CF delivery devices while reviewing scheduled esophageal pH studies.

Rayan Salih · October 14, 2026 · 6 min

An esophageal pH capsule delivery kit beside an inventory checklist in a clinical procedure room.

Clinical Briefs

Esophageal pH Capsule Alert Signals Procedural Safety Risk

The FDA reported 184 serious injuries and no deaths involving specified Medtronic and Given Imaging esophageal pH capsule delivery devices. Gastroenterology services should review inventory, workflows and follow-up.

Rayan Salih · 7 min read

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