The PillCam™ COLON system empowers you with advanced imaging to detect colon polyps. It’s a minimally invasive, patient-friendly procedure that requires no sedation or radiation exposure.1
PillCam™ COLON capsule endoscopy procedure
This video shows an entire PillCam™ COLON capsule endoscopy procedure, from the preparation of the patient and the equipment to the creation of the PillCam™ video.
01. Prior to the PillCam™ COLON exam - (02:39)
This clip shows the preparation of the patient for a PillCam™ COLON capsule endoscopy procedure, with specific regards to the key steps to achieve the necessary cleansing of the bowel.
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04. PillCam™ data recorder alerts and patient instructions - (02:00)
This clip shows the alerts and instructions regarding the PillCam™ COLON capsule endoscopy procedure that the patient will receive during the examination, including important information about the steps of the preparation regimen that take place after capsule ingestion. Please carefully go over them with the patient before the procedure, to ensure compliance.
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02. Preparing the equipment - (01:50)
This clip shows how to prepare the equipment (sensor belt and data recorder) for a PillCam™ COLON capsule endoscopy procedure.
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05. Downloading a PillCam™ COLON study - (00:55)
This clip shows how to download the data for a PillCam™ COLON capsule endoscopy procedure from the data recorder to the workstation and start the creation of the video for review and reporting.
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03. PillCam™ COLON capsule pairing and ingestion - (01:18)
This clip shows the pairing of the PillCam™ COLON capsule with the data recorder before the procedure and the ingestion of the capsule.
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Quick Reference Guides
The following materials will guide you through the step-by-step process to manage the bowel prep regimen in PillCam™ software v9, perform a PillCam™ COLON capsule procedure, and read a study in the software.
Indications, Contraindications and risk information
Read Instruction for Use for Indications, Contraindications and Risk Information. The risks of the PillCam™ Colon capsule include capsule retention, aspiration, skin irritation, perforation, obstruction, mucosal injury, and bleeding.
Medtronic launches the PillCam™ Customer Experience Centre
The Medtronic PillCam™ Customer Experience Centre delivers:
- A single port of call for PillCam™ related enquiries
- Fast and accurate routing of enquiries across the Medtronic organization
- Guidance and fast virtual troubleshooting services
- Replacement of faulty equipment within 24 hours*
*subject to warranty or service agreement
References
1. SPADA, Cristiano, et al. Colon capsule endoscopy. Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2015, 17.1: 19-23.