Endoscopy capsules

PillCam™ patency capsule

<p>The PillCam™ patency capsule is a dissolvable capsule used to verify adequate patency of the gastrointestinal tract prior to capsule endoscopy.</p>

Specifications

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

Ordering information

Item number Description Units per box
FGS-0667 PillCam™ patency capsule 1
FGS-0668 PillCam™ patency capsule 5

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