1203 - Catheter-free ambulatory pH test for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
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Assessment No | 1203 |
| Application Name | Catheter-free ambulatory pH test for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) |
| Contracted Assessment | |
| Description Of Medical Service | The Bravo pH Monitoring System is a catheter-free ambulatory pH test for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). 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. |
| Description Of Medical Condition | GERD 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. |
| Pre Assessment Meeting | 18 May 2011 |
| Stage 2 – Suitability for Assessment | 11 October 2011 |
| Lodgment of Proposed DAP | 12 January 2012 |
| Stage 3 - 1st PASC (Draft DAP considered) | 12-13 April 2012 |
| Stage 3 – Release for Public Comment (Consultation DAP) | Date of release for comment 28 May 2012 Consultation Decision Analytic Protocol (DAP) to guide the assessment of catheter-free (wireless) ambulatory oesophageal pH-monitoring for Gastro Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) (PDF 459 KB) Date of close for comments 5 July 2012 (While every effort will be made to ensure that comments received by or after the close date would be provided to PASC, this could not necessarily be guaranteed.) |
| Stage 3 - 2nd PASC (Final DAP) | 16-17 August 2012 Final Decision Analytic Protocol (DAP) to guide the assessment of Catheter-free ambulatory pH test for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (PDF 214 KB) |
| Stage 4 - Submission of Collated Evidence | awaiting evidence submission |
| Stage 5 - ESC evaluation |  |
| Stage 6 - MSAC Appraisal | |
| Stage 6 - MSAC advice | |
| Stage 7 - Noting by Minister | |
| Stage 8 - Implementation | |
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