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PillCam™ Colon

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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

PillCamTM COLON Capsule endoscopy procedure

Thsi video shows an entire PillCamTM Colon capsule endoscopy procedure, from the preparation of the patient and the equipment to the creation of the PillCamTM video.
01. Prior to the PillCam™ Colon exam - (02:39)
02. Preparing the equipment - (01:50)
03. PillCam™ Colon capsule pairing and ingestion - (01:18)
04. PillCam™ data recorder alerts and patient instructions - (02:00)
05. Downloading a PillCam™ Colon study - (00:55)
Bowel prep guide

This guide describes the bowel regimen, which is designed to serve two purposes — cleanse the colon for high quality images and propel the capsule through the GI tract. It will help you instruct the patient on proper diet and bowel prep for the days leading up to the procedure and the day of the procedure.

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Educational hospital poster

Hang this poster in your hospital to help guide discussions between your staff and patients regarding the procedure's purpose and benefits, and importance of a clean colon. Plus, you can review the colon anatomy and provide a few examples of colon pathology with this poster.

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Pre-procedure checklist

This document is intended to provide detailed guidance for the clinical staff to utilize when planning for a colon capsule endoscopy procedure, preparing the equipment, and setting procedure expectations with the patient.

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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.

In-service training presentation

These slides provide an overview of everything your clinical staff needs to know to perform a colon capsule endoscopy procedure. The content includes guidance for bowel preparation, equipment setup, and managing patient expectations.

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PillCam™ remote reading platform

The PillCam™ remote reading platform is an ideal solution for areas including several hospitals and clinics, and where physicians who analyse PillCam™ capsule endoscopy are limited, enabling an efficient and safe way for multiple certified readers to work simultaneously — simplifying the diagnosis process for clinics and hospitals.

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PillCam™ COLON 2 system

 Indications: The PillCam Capsule Endoscopy System with the PillCam COLON capsule is intended for the visualization of the colon for diagnosis of colonic disorders. The PillCam COLON capsule is intended for use in adults and children from 8 years of age.

Contraindications: The PillCam COLON 2 video capsule is contraindicated for use under the following conditions: In patients with known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, strictures, or fistulas based on the clinical picture or pre-procedure testing and profile. In patients with cardiac pacemakers or other implanted electromedical devices. In patients with dysphagia or other swallowing disorders. In patients with allergies or known contraindication to the medications and preparation agents used in the procedure as described in the relevant instructions for use.

Risk Information: The risks of this device include capsule retention, aspiration, skin irritation, perforation, obstruction, mucosal injury, or bleeding. In some instances, intervention is required to remove the capsule.

Medtronic launches the PillCam™ Customer experience centre

  • 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*

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Customer Experience Centre (CEC)

Tel: 01923 201860
       [+44] 800 279 0161

E-mail: rs.gi-support@medtronic.com

References

1. SPADA, Cristiano, et al. Colon capsule endoscopy. Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2015, 17.1: 19-23.