Applications

1203 – Catheter-free ambulatory pH test for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD)

Find out about the service or technology in this application and the medical condition it addresses. You can also view the application documents, the deadlines for providing consultation input and the outcome of the application when the MSAC process is complete.

  • Status Complete
  • Type New application
  • Pre-PASC consultation -
  • Pre-MSAC consultation -
  • Outcome Supported

Application details

Reason for application

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Service or technology in this application

The Bravo pH Monitoring System is a catheter-free ambulatory pH test for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD). The Bravo pH Monitoring System utilizes a small pH capsule that is temporarily attached to the wall of the esophagus to transmit pH data for a minimum of 48 hours.

Medical condition this application addresses

GORD occurs when reflux exposes the patient to the risk of physical complications or symptoms that would lead to a significant impairment of wellbeing or quality of life. Clinically significant impairment of wellbeing usually occurs when symptoms are present on two or more days of the week. Reflux carries the risk of reflux (peptic) esophagitis and complications such as Barrett esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma.

Application documents

Meetings to consider this application

  • PASC meeting: 
    • 12 – 13 April 2012
    • 16 – 17 August 2012
  • ESC meeting: 
    • 13 – 14 February 2014
  • MSAC meeting: 
    • 3 - 4 April 2014