Olympus today announced it received FDA clearance for its new Evis X1 endoscopy system and two compatible gastrointestinal endoscopes.
The FDA clearance covers Olympus’ GIF-1100 gastrointestinal videoscope indicated for use in the upper digestive tract, and the CF-HQ1100DL/I colonovideoscope indicated for use in the lower digestive tract.
Olympus’s GI endoscopy systems are used by physicians to help diagnose, treat and observe diseases and disorders of the upper and lower GI tract, such as acid reflux, ulcers, Crohn’s disease, Celiac disease and colorectal cancer. According to the company, one of the most common uses of an endoscope is for screening colonoscopy, during which a physician examines the lining of the colon and removes cancerous growths. Olympus’ new imaging technologies can help physicians visualize abnormalities.