Given Imaging Limited SMARTPILL Manual De Usuario
Appendix: Electrical Safety
System Components
SmartPill Capsule Pack
Each capsule pack contains a single-use capsule, calibration buffer, instructions for use
Each capsule pack contains a single-use capsule, calibration buffer, instructions for use
and a patient diary.
The capsule measures pressure, pH, and temperature to determine transit times of the
The capsule measures pressure, pH, and temperature to determine transit times of the
stomach, small bowel, and colon. Transit times derived by capsule motility procedures
provide alternatives to other tests such as gastric emptying scintigraphy, whole gut
scintigraphy, and radio-opaque markers.
Caution
Do not use a SmartPill capsule if it has been dropped as this may affect function.
Capsule Operational Specifications
Attribute
Specification
Pressure Accuracy
0-99 mmHg ± 5 mmHg
100-350 mmHg ± 10% of applied pressure
100-350 mmHg ± 10% of applied pressure
Pressure Range
0-350 mmHg
pH Accuracy
± 0.5 pH units
pH Range
1–9 pH units
Temperature Accuracy
± 1°C (between 20 – 42ºC)
Transmission Frequency
434.2 MHz (radiating between 426 – 445 MHz)
Battery Life
Capsule and Data Receiver, >5 days
Weight
4.5 grams
Size
26 x 13mm
SmartBar
The SmartBar is a standardized meal that is ingested immediately before capsule
The SmartBar is a standardized meal that is ingested immediately before capsule
ingestion. To accurately measure gastric emptying patients must consume a standard
meal immediately before ingesting the capsule.
meal immediately before ingesting the capsule.