Bravo CF Capsule Lawsuit Lawyers Helping Patients Injured by Recalled Devices
The Bravo calibration-free (CF) reflux testing system is used to help doctors diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Medtronic Bravo CF capsule recall lawsuit attorneys are investigating injuries associated with this medical device, a testing system that uses a delivery device to attach a small capsule to the esophagus during an endoscopy. The capsule measures acid levels and sends readings to a recorder the patient wears for several days.
In August 2026, Medtronic and its subsidiary Given Imaging, Inc. recalled certain Bravo CF capsule delivery devices because the capsule may not attach to the esophagus as intended or may not release properly from the delivery device. In September 2026, the FDA classified the recall as Class I, its most serious category, meaning use of the device may cause serious injury or death. As of August 10, 2026, Medtronic had reported 184 serious injuries linked to the problem.
Our Medtronic Bravo CF capsule recall lawsuit attorneys are investigating cases for patients who underwent esophageal pH testing with a Bravo CF capsule and later experienced complications, including esophageal tears, bleeding, airway obstruction, or the need for surgery to remove the capsule or repair damage.
Anapol Weiss has decades of experience holding medical device manufacturers accountable for defective products, including recalled reflux devices, hip and knee implants, and transvaginal mesh, recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for injured patients.
Anapol Weiss offers free, confidential consultations with our Bravo CF capsule lawsuit lawyers. Call 215-735-1130 or contact us online today for a free case review.
Who May Qualify for Help From Medtronic Bravo CF Capsule Recall Lawsuit Attorneys
You or a loved one may have a case if:
- You had an endoscopy with esophageal pH monitoring using a Bravo CF capsule
- The capsule failed to attach, detached improperly, or remained in your body
- You experienced an esophageal tear or perforation, bleeding, choking, breathing problems, or inhaled the capsule
- You needed emergency care, a repeat procedure, or surgery to remove the capsule or repair an injury
- Your diagnosis or treatment for GERD was delayed because the test failed
Not sure whether a Bravo capsule was used during your procedure? Our Bravo CF capsule lawsuit lawyers can help you investigate. Your procedure report will usually list the device used. Our Medtronic Bravo CF capsule recall lawsuit attorneys can help you request your records and review them to determine your next steps.
About the Bravo CF Reflux Testing System
The Bravo system is a wireless test that measures how often stomach acid flows back into the esophagus. During an upper endoscopy, a doctor uses a delivery device to attach a small capsule to the lining of the esophagus. Over the next several days, the capsule records pH levels and transmits them to a receiver worn by the patient. The capsule is designed to detach on its own and pass naturally through the digestive tract.
When the capsule fails to attach or release as designed, it can tear the esophagus, cause bleeding, or come loose and be inhaled or block the airway.
Key facts:
- Devices affected: Bravo CF capsule delivery devices, 5-pack (Product No. FGS-0635) and 1-pack (Product No. FGS-0636), from lots expiring on or before October 20, 2027
- Recall timeline: Medtronic notified customers on August 6, 2026. The FDA issued an early alert on August 27, 2026, and classified the recall as Class I on September 11, 2026.
- Reason for the recall: the capsule may not attach to the esophagus or detach from the delivery device as intended, possibly due to a problem with the component that controls capsule deployment
- Injuries reported: 184 serious injuries reported as of August 10, 2026
- Number of devices: more than 120,000 devices are estimated to be in commerce
- What hospitals were told: stop using affected devices, quarantine any unused inventory, and return it to Medtronic
This Isn’t the First Bravo Recall. In June 2025, Medtronic recalled a smaller group of Bravo CF lots for the same type of failure. According to the company, the cause of the problem is different this time.
Possible Complications of a Bravo Capsule Failure
According to the FDA, the reported risks include:
- Esophageal perforation or laceration
- Bleeding or hemorrhage
- Aspiration or inhalation of the capsule
- Airway obstruction
- A capsule or device fragment remaining in the body
- Additional procedures or surgery to remove the capsule or repair injuries
- Delayed diagnosis of GERD or other conditions
How Medtronic Bravo CF Capsule Recall Lawsuit Attorneys Can Help
A lawsuit against a medical device manufacturer can help injured patients:
- Recover compensation for emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, and future medical treatment
- Recover lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Recover compensation for pain, suffering, and loss of quality of life
- Learn what the manufacturer knew about the device’s failures, and when it knew
- Hold companies accountable for putting defective devices into hospitals and clinics
Why Choose Anapol Weiss as Your Bravo CF Capsule Lawsuit Lawyers
Our Bravo CF capsule lawsuit lawyers draw on decades of experience handling complex defective medical device claims.
- More Than 45 Years of Trial Experience. Since 1977, Anapol Weiss has represented people harmed by dangerous products and defective medical devices, and its attorneys have held leadership roles in some of the nation’s largest multidistrict litigations.
- Experience With Reflux Device Litigation. Our attorneys are already representing patients injured by the recalled LINX Reflux Management System, another device used to treat GERD.
- No Fees Unless We Win. We handle these cases on a contingency-fee basis. A case review costs nothing, and you owe nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
- A Compassionate, Client-First Approach. Behind every case is a person who trusted that a routine diagnostic test was safe. We handle every case with the care it deserves.
Contact Anapol Weiss for a Free Consultation
If you or a loved one underwent esophageal pH testing with a Bravo CF capsule and suffered an injury, needed additional surgery, or had a capsule left in your body, our Medtronic Bravo CF capsule recall lawsuit attorneys are here to help. Consultations are free and confidential, and we charge no fee unless we win.
Call 215-735-1130 or complete our online form today.