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Two decades of transformation

And we are just getting started

The evolution and impact of PillCam™

Learn more about the evolution of PillCam™, from its innovative introduction back in 2001, to this day.

Putting patients first

With our commitment to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life, we rely on world-class manufacturing to ensure our products deliver the best in quality and reliability. Learn more about the manufacturing of PIllCam™.

Turning the impossible into reality

For 20 years, PillCam™ Capsule endoscopy has been creating new futures for patients looking for answers.

Innovative story of PillCam™

Learn more about how the idea of PillCam™ was first conceived and ultimately developed to be become an efficient product for millions of patients worldwide.

The research behind PillCam™

In order to deliver the best results, a multi-disciplinary team of experts works together. Learn more about the research and development behind PillCam™.

Insights into PillCam™ global impact

PillCam™ has evolved from a single capsule to a full portfolio of products, now sold in over 80 countries worldwide.

PillCam™ evolution timeline

2001-2005

The Endoscopy evolution

  • In 2001, the M2A™ Capsule endoscopy launches with a single camera that allows physicians the ability to view the small bowel mucosa.
  • PillCam™ ESO capsule launches in 2004, the first capsule to visualize the esophagus.

2006-2010

1 Million lives impacted

  • PillCam™ Capsule endoscopy platform celebrates over 1 million lives impacted in 2008.
  • In 2010, PillCam™ COLON 2 capsule launches. The capsule sees its variable frame rate increase from 4 fps to 35 fps.

2011-2015

2 Million patients benefit

  • In 2013, we celebrate PillCam™ Capsule endoscopy impacting over 2 million patient lives.
  • PillCam™ SB3 capsule also launches in 2013.

2016-2021

PillCam™ SB3 helps during COVID-19

  • In 2016, PillCam™ Crohn's capsule launches to help assess Crohn’s disease activity and management.
  • To provide screening during COVID-19, PillCam™ SB3 capsule is used.

20 years. 20 stories.

Celebrate with us the 20 year milestone! This is only the beginning.

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