Endoscopy capsules
<p>The PillCam™ patency capsule is a dissolvable capsule used to verify adequate patency of the gastrointestinal tract prior to capsule endoscopy.</p>
| Physical properties | |
| 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 |
| Item number | Description | Units per box |
|---|---|---|
| FGS-0667 | PillCam™ patency capsule | 1 |
| FGS-0668 | PillCam™ patency capsule | 5 |
The PillCam™ SB 3 capsule endoscopy system is the ingestible camera in a capsule that allows for visualization of the small bowel.
The PillCam™ recorder 3 is a recording device that captures images with a real-time viewer. It is worn by the patient during a PillCam™ procedure.
