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Overview

Picture the power of PillCam™ — the go-to for capsule endoscopy.

The PillCam™ COLON 2 system allows for direct visualization of the colon.1,2 This innovative capsule endoscopy solution provides clear images of the colon to support the detection of polyps with a minimally invasive, patient-friendly device.1,2

The second generation capsule has innovative features like adaptive frame rate technology, advanced optics, and an extra-wide angle of view.2,3,4 The PillCam™ COLON 2 system includes everything you need to perform a capsule endoscopy procedure, record images, and interpret the results.

Incomplete colonoscopies happen, there's another option.

Incomplete optical colonoscopies occur in 4–25%4 of screening patients, often requiring an out-of-practice referral for CT Colonography (CTC).

PillCam™ COLON 2 capsule provides physicians a potential solution for patients who need another option after an incomplete colonoscopy with adequate preparation, allowing a complete examination in up to 97% of patients.5

Picture the power of PillCam™ — the go-to for capsule endoscopy

This solution is designed to help deliver:

Minimally invasive visualization

Minimally invasive visualization1,2

Patient-friendly experience

Patient-friendly experience without radiation3,4

High-diagnostic yield

High-diagnostic yield compared to CTC6

Order Information

PillCam™ recorder 3
ORDER CODE DESCRIPTION UNIT OF MEASURE QUANTITY
400100102 PillCam™ recorder 3 kit (includes cradle & pouch) Each 1
FGS-0554 PillCam™ DR3 recorder case Each 1
FGS-0347 PillCam™ recorder 3 (recorder only) Each 1
ASM-0355-01 PillCam™ recorder 3 pouch & strap (accessories) Each 1

Specifications

PillCam™ COLON 2 Capsule
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Dimensions Length: 32.3 mm + 0.5 mm
Diameter: 11.6 mm
Weight 2.9 g + 0.1 g
Material Biocompatible plastic
OPTICAL PROPERTIES
Number of heads 2
Illumination 4 white light emitting diodes on each side
Field of view 172° ISO-8600-3
Effective visibility Distance: 3 cm
Min. detectable object At least 0.1 mm
OPERATIONAL PROPERTIES
Operating time  Minimum of 10 hours
Chemical safety Resistant to dissolution in pH=2 to pH=8
Battery type Silver oxide batteries
Operating temperature 20–40°C
Storage temperature 0–25°C
UPLINK COMMUNICATIONS
Operating frequency 434.1 MHz
Frame rate 4–35 fps
Data rate  2.7 Mbps and 8.1 Mbps
Modulation type MSK/Digital data
Effective radiated power  -44.56 dBm
DOWNLINK COMMUNICATIONS
Operating frequency 13.6 MHz
Receiver bandwidth +/- 150 kHz
PillCam™ COLON 2 Sensor Belt
FRONT DIMENSIONS
Dimensions 470mm x 100 x 12mm
Insert material PORON (Rogers comp), Kapton (Dupont) and polypropylene
Number of sensors 4
Cleaning method Wipe with alcohol wipes
BACK SENSOR
Dimensions 254 mm x 178 x 12mm
Insert material PORON (Rogers comp), Kapton (Dupont)
Number of sensors 2
Cleaning method Wipe with alcohol wipes
DOWNLOAD LOOP
Cable length 1900 +/- 3 mm
Cleaning method
 Wipe with alcohol wipes
PillCam™ COLON 2 sensor array
RECEPTION ANTENNA
# of sensor elements 8 sensors
Sensor size Diameter: 40 mm
Material  Polyurethane, teflon
Antennas wire material Coax wire
TRANSMISSION ANTENNA
Antenna structure Loop antenna
Size 1.9 m
Color Black
Material Polyurethane, teflon
PillCam™ recorder 3
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Software Proprietary firmware
Recording capacity Up to 15 hours @ LCD OFF
Weight 500 g, including battery pack
Operational power 3.5–4.2 V DC, 0.15–0.5 A
Battery type Internal, Li-Ion, 3.8 V typical, 8800 mAH
Operating temperature 0–40°C
Storage temperature 0–55°C
Storage and operating humidity Up to 85%
Storage and operating pressure 790–520 mmHg
RECEIVER (RX)
Operating frequency 434.1 MHz
TRANSMITTER
Operating frequency 13.6 MHz
Frequency band ISM
Modulation type Linear chirp
Type of modulated signal  Digital data
Effective radiated power  -27.4 dBm

Order Information

PillCam™ software v9

Top 100
See the most clinically relevant study images to help you identify pathologies.

Note: The Top 100 features is not intended to detect pathology in lieu of a physician and should not be used as a substitute for reviewing the entire video.

Image Atlas
Compare pathologies for confident diagnosis.

PillCam™ COLON 2 system is compatible with PillCam™ software generations 8.3 and newer. This allows you to interpret PillCam™ COLON 2 studies using the same interface and tools you’ve become accustomed to with PillCam™ Small Bowel capsules.

Improved GI map
Provides a graphical representation of the progress of the capsule through the small bowel and colon. This feature is available with both the PillCam™ sensor array and belt. 

PillCam™ software

Download and install PillCam™ reader software

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Technology

Optimize tissue coverage with innovative technology

Adaptive frame rate technology optimizes tissue coverage.

  • Capsule image rate changes from 4 fps to 35 fps when the system detects a change in the image, or when the capsule is in motion.3
  • Extra wide 172 degree angle of view (344 degrees total) allows for nearly 360 degree coverage of the colon.4
  • Capsule transmits images to a recorder that connects to a belt or sensor array the patient wears; ensuring reliable, accurate data collection.1

Full reading training is available with the technology.

Our product portfolio 

PillCam™ COLON 2 capsule

PillCam™ COLON 2 capsule is a camera within a capsule that captures images as it travels through the colon.

PillCam™ COLON 2 sensor belt

The PillCam™ COLON 2 sensor belt is worn around the patient's waist over a single layer of clothing and can be adjusted to achieve the most comfortable fit.

PillCam™ COLON 2 sensor array

The PillCam™ COLON 2 sensor array features an 8-lead sensor, which is placed on the patient’s body to receive transmission data from the PillCam™ COLON 2 capsule.

PillCam™ Recorder 3

The PillCam™ recorder 3 is a recording device with a built in real-time viewer, which is worn by the patient during the PillCam™ procedure. Following the procedure, the physician downloads the images from the PillCam™ recorder 3 for interpretation.

Contact us to begin using the PillCam™ COLON 2 system

Did you know?

The PillCam™ COLON 2 capsule has a Category I CPT code established? Ask your account manager about CPT code 91113 for direct visualization of the colonic mucosa.

PillCam™ COLON 2 Patient Procedure Checklist

Information for patients preparing for a PillCam™ COLON 2 procedure

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PillCam™ COLON 2 Study Reading Guide

Quick reference for reading a PillCam™ COLON 2 study using PillCam™ software v9

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PillCam™ COLON 2 Staff Procedure Guide

Quick reference for staff preparing to perform a PillCam™ COLON 2 procedure

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PillCam™ COLON 2 Staff Checklist

Information for staff members preparing a patient for a PillCam™ COLON 2 procedure

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GI Service Plan Brochure

Service coverage overview for GI portfolio products

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  • 1. PillCam Software v.9 user manual. DOC-2926-01. August 2017. 

  • 2. Eliakim R, Yassin K, Niv Y, Metzger J, Lachter J, Gal E, et al. Prospective multicenter performance evaluation of the second-generation colon capsule compared with colonoscopy. Endoscopy. 2009 Dec;41(12):1026-31.

  • 3. Spada C, Hassan C, Munoz-Navas M, Neuhaus H, Deviere J, Fockens P, et al. Second generation PillCam™ COLON capsule compared with colonoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc. 2011;74(3):581-589.

  • 4. Franco DL, Leighton JA, Gurudu SR. Approach to incomplete colonoscopy: new techniques and technologies. Gastroenterol Hepatol (NY). 2017 Aug;13(8):476-483. PMID: 28867979; PMCID: PMC5572961.

  • 5. Baltes P, Bota M, Albert J, et al. PillCam™ Colon 2 after incomplete colonoscopy — A prospective multicenter study. World J Gastroenterol. 2018;24(31):3556-3566. doi:10.3748/wjg.v24.i31.3556.

  • 6. Deding U, Kaalby L, Bøggild H, Plantener E, Wollesen MK, Kobaek-Larsen M, Hansen SJ, Baatrup G. Colon capsule endoscopy vs. CT colonography following incomplete colonoscopy: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Cancers. 2020; 12(11):3367.

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