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Overview

Measure and monitor gastroesophageal pH with Bravo™

Bravo™ calibration-free provides information to help establish the GERD diagnosis.1
 
  • Up to 70 percent of patients with GERD do not have evidence of erosive changes on endoscopy.2
  • The system provides greater sensitivity than endoscopy and higher specificity than therapeutic trials with PPIs.1
  • Patients maintain regular diet and activities during the procedure, so testing is done under normal physiologic conditions.3
  • Tolerance and satisfaction with catheter-free pH monitoring are high in patients who had previously failed catheter-based pH; catheter-free pH monitoring assists in the definitive diagnosis of GERD in this group.4

Bravo™ calibration-free product brochure

Bravo™ is used as part of the complete assessment of GERD.1 

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1 in 3 patients referred with ongoing symptoms while using PPIs doesn't have GERD.5

There are many recent advances in the diagnosis and management of GERD. Prolonged wireless pH monitoring has value on clinical reflux monitoring to enable the assessment of predominant exposure patterns and aid in the diagnosis of GERD.1

Our product portfolio 

Bravo™ calibration-free reflux capsule

Use the Bravo™ calibration-free reflux testing system for gastroesophageal pH measurement and monitoring of gastric reflux. The capsule can be attached following either endoscopy or manometry and doesn't require pH calibration. 

Bravo™ reflux recorder

The patient wears the recorder for up to 96 hours while the capsule is detecting reflux events, to record reflux data and patient activity.

Reflux software v6.1

Our reflux software supports the upload and analysis of pH and pH-impedance data collected from the Bravo™ reflux recorder and the Digitrapper™ reflux recorder. The reflux software also allows for extended recording times up to 96 hours5 via the Bravo™ calibration-free reflux testing system.

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Objective Means of Diagnosis Brochure

Determine therapeutic direction with two tests.

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Esophageal Portfolio Product Cleaning Guide

Read the instructions for cleaning products in the esophageal portfolio.

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Bravo™ Calibration-free Study Upload Guide

Read this quick reference guide for Bravo™ study uploading.

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GERD and Esophageal Motility Disorders

Advance your understanding of GERD and esophageal motility disorders including diagnostic workup and subsequent treatment considerations.

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Bravo™ Reflux Testing: A Clinical Story

Get a high-level overview of esophageal reflux testing modalities. 

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GI Service Plan Brochure

See service coverage overview for GI portfolio products.

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Order Information
ORDER CODE DESCRIPTION UNIT OF MEASURE QUANTITY
FGS-0635 Bravo™ calibration-free reflux capsule with delivery system Pack 5
FGS-0634 Bravo™ reflux recorder (includes carry case, charger, carry strap, USB cable, document mini CD) Each 1
409990126 Reflux software v6.1 kit Each 1

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TRANSFORM ESOPHAGEAL CARE

Our comprehensive solutions can assist you in the assessment and treatment of esophageal patients.

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Patient resources

Find patient information about GERD, acid reflux, and related treatments and therapies.

SOFTWARE UPDATES

Reflux Reader v6.1 Software Updates

Contact a representative to download the latest reflux reader software.

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Instructions for Use

Contact a local representative for Bravo™ calibration-free reflux testing system instructions for use (IFU).

Medical Education

Engage with GI experts and discover product training and solutions to increase your knowledge in gastric and hepatobiliary diseases.

Technical Support

Technical support for all gastrointestinal and hepatology products

Phone: 1-800-448-3644, option 3
Email: dl.gi-usdl-ustechsupport@medtronic.com

Reimbursement

Reimbursement guides that detail the full range of reimbursement services offered by Medtronic

Phone: 888-389-5200, option 1
Email: rs.medtronicgihreimbursement@medtronic.com

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  • 1. Hirano I, Zhang Q, Pandolfino JE, et al. Four-day Bravo™ reflux testing system pH capsule monitoring with and without proton pump inhibitor therapy. Clin Gastroenterol and Hepatol. 2005;3(11):1083–1088.

  • 2. Vaezi M, Zehrai A, and Yuksel E. Testing for refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ASGE Leading Edge. 2012;2(2):1–13.

  • 3. Tseng D, Rizvi AZ, Fennerty MB, et al. Forty-eight hour pH monitoring increases sensitivity in detecting abnormal esophageal acid exposure. J Gastro Surgery. 2005;9(8):1043–1052.

  • 4. Sweiss R, Fox M, Anggiansah R, et al. Patient acceptance and clinical impact of Bravo™ monitoring in patients with previous failed catheter-based studies. Aliment Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 2009 Mar 15;29(6):669–676.

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  • 5. Herregods, T. V. K., et al. Patients with refractory reflux symptoms often do not have GERD: Neurogastroenterology & Motility. 2015;27(9): 1267-1273.

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