Cook Medical begins distributing PillSense ingestible capsule that detects GI bleeds (Mass Device)

Cook Medical has started distributing the PillSense GI Bleed Detection System in the U.S., a collaboration with EnteraSense. This FDA-approved, single-use ingestible capsule uses light-absorption technology to detect bleeding in the upper GI tract with 93% sensitivity and 91% specificity. Patients ingest the capsule, which then transmits data to a reusable handheld receiver that clearly indicates whether blood has been detected, reducing the need for image interpretation or extensive patient prep. This technology enables faster, accurate triaging of hemodynamically stable patients with suspected GI bleeding, enhancing both patient care and resource allocation in hospital settings.