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 PillCam™ 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.
The PillCam™ patency system is an accessory to the PillCam™ video capsule and is intended to verify adequate patency of the gastrointestinal tract prior to administration of the PillCam™ video capsule in adults and children from two years of age with known or suspected strictures.
The capsule is made of Lactose anhydrous, Barium sulphate, Magnesium stearate, Citric acid, Sodium bicarbonate, Avicel PH 200, Compritol 888, PVP K-90. The PillCam patency capsule should not be administered to patients who are hypersensitive to any component.
Order Code | Description | Unit of Measure | Quantity |
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FGS-0659 | PillCam™ Patency Capsule EU | Pack | 1 |
FGS-0660 | PillCam™ Patency Capsule | Pack | 5 |