PillCam™ COLON 2 System

PillCam™ COLON 2 Capsule

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

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

Dimensions	Length: 32.3 mm + 0.5 mm
	Diameter: 11.6 mm
Weight	2.9 g + 0.1 g
Material	Biocompatible plastic

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

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

PillCam™ COLON 2 Sensor Belt

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PillCam™ COLON 2 Sensor Belt
Patients undergoing capsule endoscopy with the PillCam™ COLON 2 system may wear the PillCam™ COLON 2 sensor belt. The belt is worn around the patient’s waist over a single layer of clothing and can be adjusted to achieve the most comfortable fit.
Specifications

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

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

Dimensions	254 mm x 178 x 12mm
Insert Material	PORON (Rogers comp), Kapton (Dupont)
Number of Sensors	2
Cleaning Method	Wipe with alcohol wipes

Cable Length	1900 +/- 3 mm
Cleaning Method	Wipe with alcohol wipes

PillCam™ COLON 2 Sensor Array

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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 transmision data from the PillCam™ COLON 2 capsule.
Specifications

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

# of Sensor Elements	8 Sensors
Sensor Size	Diameter: 40 mm
Material	Polyurethane, Teflon
Antennas Wire Material	Coax wire

Antenna Structure	Loop antenna
Size	1.9 m
Color	Black
Material	Polyurethane, Teflon

PillCam™ Recorder 3

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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.

Order Information

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

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

Operating Frequency	434.1 MHz

Operating Frequency	13.6 MHz
Frequency Band	ISM
Modulation Type	Linear Chirp
Type of Modulated Signal	Digital data
Effective Radiated Power	-27.4 dBm

Overview

A colon exam in a capsule

Achieve direct visualization of the colon with the PillCam™ COLON 2 system. This innovative capsule endoscopy solution provides clear images of the colon to support detection of polyps with a noninvasive, patient-friendly device.

With innovative features like adaptive frame rate technology, advanced optics, and an extra-wide angle of view, this system has proven accuracy for detecting colon polyps.([FOOTNOTE=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.],[ANCHOR=],[LINK=])^,([FOOTNOTE=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.],[ANCHOR=],[LINK=])^,([FOOTNOTE=User Manual (DOC-2044-02, March 2013), page 19.],[ANCHOR=],[LINK=]) The PillCam™ COLON 2 system includes everything you need to perform a capsule endoscopy procedure, record images and interpret the results.

PillCam™ COLON 2 Product Brochure

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PillCam™ COLON 2 Patient Brochure

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Adaptive frame rate technology optimizes tissue coverage, giving you greater confidence in the exam.

Capsule image rate changes from 4fps to 35fps when the system detects a change in the image, or when the capsule is in motion
Increased frame rate flexibility maximizes mucosa coverage and optimizes video length while also conserving battery energy
Advanced optics supported by three lenses
Extra wide 172° angle of view (344° total) allows for maximum tissue coverage
Capsule transmits images to a recorder that the patient wears on a belt, ensuring reliable, accurate data collection

Includes full reading training to facilitate ease-of-use and ensure your proficiency with the technology.

Indications

Get indications, contraindications, and procedure risk information for the PillCam™ COLON 2 system.

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Software Updates

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PillCam™ Software v9

RAPID™ Reader Software v8.3

RAPID™ Reader Software v8

Product Training & Support

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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

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PillCam™ COLON 2 Capsule

Physical Properties

Optical Properties

Operational Properties

Uplink Communications

Downlink Communications

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PillCam™ COLON 2 Sensor Belt

Front Dimensions

Back Sensor

Download Loop

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PillCam™ COLON 2 Sensor Array

Reception Antenna

Transmission Antenna

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PillCam™ Recorder 3

Order Information

Physical Properties

Receiver (Rx)

Transmitter

Overview

A colon exam in a capsule

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Optimize tissue coverage with innovative technology

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