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Capsule Endoscope System Images Small Bowel

By Daniel Beris
Posted on 30 Nov 2016
Image: The CapsoCam Plus offers 360º imaging technology (Photo courtesy of CapsoVision).
Image: The CapsoCam Plus offers 360º imaging technology (Photo courtesy of CapsoVision).
Innovative technology provides a novel 360º panoramic lateral image of the small bowel to assist in the detection of subtle abnormalities.

The CapsoVision (Saratoga, CA, USA) CapsoCam Plus system consists of the capsule endoscope, a capsule retrieval kit, a data access system, and proprietary software that all work together to provide a streamlined examination of the small bowel, with comprehensive 360 degree imaging. In contrast to end-facing cameras that only provide a limited view of the mucosa, the CapsoCam Plus uses four laterally oriented cameras to provide a full 360° panoramic image of the mucosa.

CapsoCam Plus uses a large-capacity onboard storage system that eliminates the need for external receiver equipment. The onboard storage design makes capsule administration faster and easier, while eliminating risks associated with radio frequency (RF) signals. To extract the images and other data collected during a CapsoCam Plus examination, users simply place the retrieved capsule into the CapsoAccess system, and click download. The data is then easily accessed using the CapsoView software, available for both Microsoft Windows and Mac OSX operating systems.

“Without the need for capital equipment, the barriers to entry are significantly reduced, and physicians can perform more capsule endoscopy procedures more flexibly while minimizing expenses related to staffing and exam room time,” said Johnny Wang, President of CapsoVision. “We’re hopeful that our unique technology is able to make a positive impact in the United States, for both patients and clinicians.”

Capsule endoscopy uses a tiny camera inside an ingestible capsule to take pictures and videos of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. As the capsule travels through the digestive tract, the camera takes thousands of pictures that are usually transmitted wirelessly to a recorder. Capsule endoscopy is preferred for screening the small intestines, or when traditional colonoscopy or upper endoscopy are difficult or contraindicated.

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