Given Imaging Limited CAPSH-3 Manual De Usuario
PillCam Capsule Endoscopy
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Contraindications
PillCam COLON
The PillCam COLON 2 capsule endoscopy system is intended to provide visualization of the colon. It may
be used for detection of colon polyps in patients after an incomplete optical colonoscopy with adequate
preparation, and a complete evaluation of the colon was not technically possible.
be used for detection of colon polyps in patients after an incomplete optical colonoscopy with adequate
preparation, and a complete evaluation of the colon was not technically possible.
Contraindications
PillCam SB
The PillCam SB capsules are contraindicated for use under the following conditions:
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In patients with known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, strictures, or fistulas based on the
clinical picture or pre-procedure testing and profile.
clinical picture or pre-procedure testing and profile.
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In patients with cardiac pacemakers or other implanted electromedical devices.
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In patients with dysphagia or other swallowing disorders.
PillCam ESO/PillCam UGI
The PillCam ESO/PillCam UGI capsule is contraindicated for use under the following conditions:
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In patients with known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, strictures, or fistulas based on the
clinical picture or preprocedure testing and profile.
clinical picture or preprocedure testing and profile.
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In patients with cardiac pacemakers or other implanted electromedical devices.
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In patients with dysphagia or other swallowing disorders.
PillCam COLON
The PillCam COLON capsule is contraindicated for use under the following conditions:
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In patients with known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, strictures, or fistulas based on the
clinical picture or pre-procedure testing and profile.
clinical picture or pre-procedure testing and profile.
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In patients with cardiac pacemakers or other implanted electromedical devices.
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Note
The procedure may involve intake of laxatives and prokinetic (“push”)
agents to aid in advancement of the capsule through the digestive tract.
Refer to the labeling of these agents for their contraindications.
The procedure may involve intake of laxatives and prokinetic (“push”)
agents to aid in advancement of the capsule through the digestive tract.
Refer to the labeling of these agents for their contraindications.
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Note
The SB PillCam Capsule may be deployed by using transendoscopic
delivery in patients who are either unable to ingest the PillCam capsule or
are known to have slow gastric emptying time. Placement into the
duodenum is recommended to prevent the patient from vomiting the
capsule.
The SB PillCam Capsule may be deployed by using transendoscopic
delivery in patients who are either unable to ingest the PillCam capsule or
are known to have slow gastric emptying time. Placement into the
duodenum is recommended to prevent the patient from vomiting the
capsule.
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Note
This device is not meant to replace upper endoscopy.
This device is not meant to replace upper endoscopy.