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Capsule endoscopy finds pathology in the small intestine, but physi-
cians are hampered by the limited number of tools that are capable of
reaching the area. This simple device lets physicians turn the scopes
they're comfortable handling into deep enteroscopes without invest-
ing in a new platform.
6. EndoAid
EndoRings
EndoAid's colonoscope add-on device is designed to increase adeno-
ma detection rates by providing physicians with improved views
between the colon's folds and around its turns without having to
endure a learning curve or make a capital investment. The device
attaches to the tip of a standard scope, slightly behind the camera.
During intubation, the device is passive, giving physicians the feel of
conventional colonoscopy and letting them maneuver and retroflex as
normal. When they reach the cecum and start withdrawing the scope,
however, the 3 rings bend over each other to create radial force that
"irons" the colon wall and centers the scope within the pathway. This
device is another great example of the industry continuing to offer
solutions for finding polyps behind folds that in the past have been
difficult to identify. It's nice that it provides physicians with improved
visualization with the scopes they're already using.
7. Avantis Medical
Third Eye Panoramic Device
Clip this imaging device on any colonoscope for panoramic views of
the colon. Light sources and cameras on the left and right sides of the
device augment the middle view of the colonoscope's lens, resulting in
3 images displayed on a single screen. Unlike a competing technology
that delivers similar views, this device works with existing platforms
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