Key Insights:
- Medtronic received FDA clearance for its next-generation PillCam Genius SB capsule endoscopy kit.
- The new PillCam kit allows both in-clinic and at-home procedures, eliminating the need for a data recorder and sensor belt. Instead, it uses a streamlined link device, enhancing convenience and comfort for patients.
- The PillCam SB3 capsule transmits approximately 50,000 images to the cloud during an eight-hour procedure. A GI physician can then assess these images to diagnose conditions such as Crohn’s disease, obscure bleeding, and small bowel abnormalities.
- The updated kit aims to make the procedure more accessible and efficient, allowing clinics to perform more procedures without equipment limitations.
- Raj Thomas, the new president of Medtronic’s Endoscopy operating unit, emphasized the company’s commitment to improving patient experience with the latest PillCam technology.