User's Manual

PillCam Capsule Endoscopy
30 PillCam Capsule Endoscopy System Components
There are three PillCam capsule types, supported by the current PillCam capsule endoscopy system. Each is
optimized for a different bowel segment, some with one video head and some with two video heads:
PillCam SB capsules contain one video camera. PillCam SB 1 is a fixed frame rate first generation capsule,
PillCam SB 2 is a fixed frame rate second generation capsule, while PillCam SB 3 is a third generation
capsule with enhanced imaging capabilities with adaptive frame rate (AFR).
PillCam ESO/UGI capsules contain two video cameras (one at each end) with prolonged operation time and
adaptive frame rate.
PillCam COLON capsules contain two video cameras (one at each end). The PillCam COLON 2 capsule
has enhanced imaging capabilities with adaptive frame rate (AFR).
After activation and ingestion, the capsule is propelled by peristalsis through the gastrointestinal tract.
During this process, the video cameras acquire images and the transmitter sends them, via the sensors, to
the PillCam recorder for storage.
For full technical specifications of PillCam capsules, see System Specifications on page 217. For
indications and contraindications, see Indications, Contraindications, Warnings, Cautions on page 3.
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Caution
The PillCam capsule transmits at a specific frequency of 434.1MHz in a
bandwidth of ± 10MHz. Occasionally, interference from external devices
transmitting in the same bandwidth may occur that may interrupt or limit the
effective performance of the capsule transmission.
The following possible cases could occur:
• Car or house alarm: These operate with momentary transmissions.
Depending on the proximity of the car or house alarm transmitter to the
ingested capsule, there could be a momentary interference that should not
damage the capsule video.
• Police/Fire stations radio equipment: These may operate with more
extended transmission durations. Depending on the proximity of the car or
house alarm transmitter to the ingested capsule, this could cause longer
duration interference, possibly causing gaps in the capsule video.
PillCam SB capsules:
small bowel
PillCam COLON capsule:
colon
PillCam ESO/UGI capsules:
esophagus and upper GI