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The PillCam™ Crohn’s capsule enables direct visualization of the small bowel and colon with innovative imaging technology. The capsule features allow you to achieve comprehensive coverage for efficient disease management.
| Order Code | Description | Unit of Measure | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGS-0661 | PillCam™ Crohn’s Capsule | Pack | 5 |
| FGS-0663 | PillCam™ Crohn’s Capsule | Pack | 10 |
| Dimensions | Length: 32.3 mm+0.5 mm |
|---|---|
| Diameter: 11.6 mm | |
| Weight | 2.9 g ± 0.1 g |
| Material | Biocompatible plastic |
| # of Optical Heads | 2 |
|---|---|
| Illumination | 4 white light emitting diodes on each side |
| Field of View (per camera) | 168° (Optical field of view from entrance pupil) |
| Effective Visibility | Distance: 3cm |
| Min. Detectable Object | At least 0.1 mm |
| Operating Frequency | 434.1MHz |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Bandwidth | 3.2MHx @ 2.7 Mbps |
| 9.7MHz @ 8.1 Mbps | |
| Storage Temperature | 0-25° C |
| Operating Frequency | 13.6 MHz |
|---|---|
| Receiver Bandwidth | ± 150 kHz |
Patients undergoing capsule endoscopy with the PillCam™ COLON 2 or PillCam™ Crohn’s system may wear the PillCam™ Crohn’s and 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.
| Order Code | Description | Unit of Measure | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGS-0443 | PillCam™ Crohn’s and COLON 2 Sensor Belt | Each | 1 |
| 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 |
The PillCam™ sensor array features an 8-lead sensor, which is placed on the patient’s body to receive transmission data from the capsule.
| Order Code | Description | Unit of Measure | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGS-0427 | PillCam™ Sensor Array 2T, DR3 8-lead | Each | 1 |
| FGS-0453 | PillCam™ Sensor Sleeves | Pack | 10 |
| FGS-0581 | 6” Disposable Sleeve | Pack | 10 |
| # 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 | Polyurethan, Teflon |
The PillCam™ recorder 3 is a recording device worn by the patient during the capsule endoscopy procedure. Following the procedure, the physician downloads the images from the PillCam™ recorder 3 for interpretation.
| Order Code | Description | Unit of Measure | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGS-0347 | PillCam™ Recorder 3 (recorder only) | Each | 1 |
| FGS-0583 | PillCam™ Recorder 3 Cradle Kit | Each | 1 |
| FGS-0554 | PillCam™ DR3 Recorder Case | 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 | 3V - 4.2V DC, 0.33A - 0.79A |
| Battery Type | Internal, Li-Ion, 3.7 V typical, 8000mAH |
| 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 |
The PillCam™ patency capsule is a dissolvable capsule that provides a simple and convenient way to verify adequate patency of the gastrointestinal tract prior to capsule endoscopy. In patients with known or suspected strictures, a PillCam™ patency capsule may be given to help physicians assess if capsule endoscopy is a good option.
| Order Code | Description | Unit of Measure | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGS-0110 | PillCam™ Patency Capsule | Pack | 5 |
| Physical Dimensions | Length: 26 mm |
|---|---|
| Diameter: 11 mm | |
| Weight | 3.3 gr +/- 0.2 gr |
| Material | Biocompatible, food grade (mostly dissolving) components: |
| Coating | Parylene C |
| Body | Lactose anhydrous |
| Barium sulphate | |
| Magnesium Stearate | |
| Citric acid | |
| Sodium bicarbonate | |
| Plug | Lactose anhydrous |
| Avicel PH 200 | |
| Compritol 888 | |
| PVP K-90 | |
| Operating Time (period) | ≤ 4 days |
| Shelf Life | 12 months |
| Operating Temperature | 35-45◦C |
| Storage Conditions | 0-25◦C, dry and out of direct sunlight |
The PillCam™ Crohn’s system is the only product that visualizes the small bowel and colonic mucosa directly and noninvasively — with one procedure.
That may mean greater clinical and economic efficiency for you, your patients, and your practice.
The PillCam™ Crohn's capsule gives you a 336-degree view via two camera heads (168° per head), which helps to visualize both the small bowel and colonic mucosa.([FOOTNOTE=User manual (DOC-2926-01). Page 220. August 2017.],[ANCHOR=],[LINK=])
The PillCam™ Crohn’s system enables you to efficiently assess your patient’s Crohn’s disease and how well it is responding to treatment.
Get indications, contraindications, and procedure risk information for the PillCam™ Crohn's capsule.
Since disease activity doesn’t always correlate to how your patient feels,([FOOTNOTE=Baert F, Moortgat L, Van Assche G, Caenepeel P, Vergauwe P, De Vos M, et al. Mucosal healing predicts sustained clinical remission in patients with early-stage Crohn’s disease. Gastroenterol. 2010 Feb;138(2):463.468.
],[ANCHOR=],[LINK=]),([FOOTNOTE=Allez M, Lemann M, Bonnet J, Cattan P, Jian R, Modigliani R. Long term outcome of patients with active Crohn’s disease exhibiting extensive and deep ulcerations at colonoscopy. Am J Gastroenterol. 2002 Apr;97(4):947-953.],[ANCHOR=],[LINK=]) it’s important to directly visualize the disease progression or healing. The PillCam™ Crohn’s system enables you to efficiently assess your patient’s Crohn’s disease and how well it is responding to treatment. Here’s how:
Click on a software version below for more details.