30 Oct When Do Complications From a Medtronic Bravo Capsule Justify a Legal Claim?
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Complications from a Medtronic Bravo capsule may justify a legal claim when a device defect, not normal side effects, caused a serious injury. Examples include a capsule that tore the esophagus during placement or stayed lodged in the body and required extra treatment.
The Bravo system uses a small capsule attached to the esophagus to measure acid levels for reflux testing. In August 2026, the FDA issued an early alert after Medtronic reported that some Bravo CF capsules may fail to attach to the esophagus or fail to release from the delivery device.