User's Manual

Performing Capsule Endoscopy Chapter 3
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CAUTION
When undergoing the MiroCam® Capsule endoscopy
procedure, DO NOT make physical contact with another
person undergoing the same procedure.
3.5.11 Completion of the Procedure
 The MiroCam® Receiver set, sensor pad and cables can be
removed by the patient 12 hours after ingestion of the MiroCam®
Capsule.
 Hospital or clinic is to arrange the time for the patient to return the
MiroCam® Receiver set.
3.5.12 After the Procedure
- Inform the patient that:
 The MiroCam® Capsule will be naturally excreted.
 Instruct patient to contact nurse or physician if the patient feels
acute or continuing abdominal pain.
 Meals: eat as usual.
 The day following the MiroCam® Capsule endoscopy procedure
the patient may resume all usual activities.
 MRI examinations: patient should avoid MRI examinations prior
to excretion of the MiroCam® Capsule.
WARNING
After ingesting the MiroCam® Capsule, always check
whether the MiroCam® Capsule has been excreted.
The MiroCam® Capsule captures images for up to 12 hours
and gets naturally excreted in about 24 hours under normal
conditions. If the MiroCam® Capsule has not been excreted
from the patient within 72 hours, patient should contact the
physician. If examination confirms retention of the
MiroCam® Capsule, surgical or medical treatment to
remove the MiroCam® Capsule may be necessary.
NOTE
The MiroCam® Capsule and sensor pads are medical
waste, and should be disposed of according to local
regulations or Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) directive on waste disposal.