Bravo pH Monitoring System 3 User Guide
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5.5 x 7.75 inches (140 mm x 197 mm)
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Prior to the pH study, the patient should not eat or drink for a minimum of 6 hours.
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If excretion of the Bravo pH capsule from the patient has not been positively
verified, and the patient develops unexplained postprocedure abdominal pain,
vomiting, or other symptoms of obstruction, the patient should contact the physician
for evaluation and possible abdominal X-ray.
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Undergoing an MRI while the Bravo pH capsule is inside the patient’s body may
result in serious damage to the patient’s intestinal tract or abdominal cavity. If the
patient did not positively verify the excretion of any Bravo pH capsule, the patient
should contact the physician for evaluation and possible abdominal X-ray before
undergoing an MRI examination.
Storage
Store all components in a controlled room temperature environment:
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capsules at 15–45 °C (59–113 °F)
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recorder at 0–40 °C (32–104 °F)
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Electrical equipment for medical use requires special electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC) precautions and should be installed and serviced according to the documentation
of device. Portable and mobile communication equipment can affect electrical equipment
for medical use. For additional information on electromagnetic compatibility, see
Electromagnetic Compatibility Declaration (EN / IEC 60601-1-2) on page 37.
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