MAUDE Adverse Event Report: GIVEN IMAGING LTD., YOQNEAM BRAVO; ELECTRODE, PH, STOMACH

Model Number	FGS-0636
Medical Device Problem Code	Positioning Failure (1158)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Airway Obstruction (1699)
Date of Event	10/17/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the capsule failed to attach to the patient¿s esophagus and found in the patient¿s oral pharynx.The capsule was retrieved with a snare.No lubrication was used to facilitate the placement of the capsule.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6, h7, h9 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.Medtronic was notified of the following reported condition - the capsule failed to attach to the patient¿s esophagus and found in the patient¿s oral pharynx.The capsule was retrieved with a snare.One bravo delivery device was returned for analysis.During visual inspection, the bravo delivery system was inspected under magnification.Adhesive was noted on the nose of the delivery device.Adhesive was noted at the capsule attachment point.During evaluation, the capsule failed to attach to patient's esophagus due to excessive adhesive on the delivery device.Based on the evidence available the reported condition was confirmed.The most likely cause was determined to be manufacturing related.A process improvement has been initiated to prevent this condition from recurring.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

• Brand Name: BRAVO
• Common Device Name: ELECTRODE, PH, STOMACH
• Manufacturer (Section D): GIVEN IMAGING LTD., YOQNEAM; yetsira 13 street; yoqneam 20692 ; IS 20692
• Manufacturer (Section G): GIVEN IMAGING LTD., YOQNEAM; yetsira 13 street; yoqneam 20692 ; IS 20692
• Manufacturer Contact: mike bocchino ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112-4391 ; 8006464633
• MDR Report Key: 23485875
• Report Number: 9710107-2025-00491
• Device Sequence Number: 10329752
• Product Code: FFT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07290101369714
• UDI-Public: (01)07290101369714(17)270218(10)66425F(20)01
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NM
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K102543
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/17/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: FGS-0636
• Device Catalogue Number: FGS-0636
• Device Lot Number: 66425F
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/31/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/17/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/06/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/17/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/18/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown