Avantis Medical Systems | Third Eye Panoramic Device
Let's say you're an endo center administrator who recognizes the advantages that a wide-
angle scope would bring your physicians (and their adenoma detection rates). But it's
economically impractical to completely replace your endoscopy system, or your docs
aren't eager to give up the scopes they like. Good news: There's an accessory that lets you
expand their view without upgrading everything else.
The Third Eye Panoramic Device from Avantis Medical Systems clips onto the end of
any standard colonoscope to provide a 300-degree-plus view without blocking the
instrument channel. LED lights and side-viewing cameras on each side of the device sup-
plement the scope's straight-ahead camera to present distinct, partially overlapping
images on a single screen. According to a recent academic study (to which Avantis con-
tributed), this accessory didn't affect the scope's HD image quality, handling, mobility,
deflection, channel use or suction, and remained fixed during the course of procedures.
The company says that its single-use device has been FDA-approved, but that it would
likely be a prohibitively expensive product for most facilities. In a nod to healthcare eco-
nomics, the Third Eye's commercial launch is waiting on the FDA's review of a reusable
version, which is in progress this summer. They estimate that device will cost about $25
to $30 per item.
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z VIEW MASTER Avantis Medical's panoramic
scope cap adds side views to existing scopes.
