CapsoCam Plus®

Now Offering CapsoCam Plus®, the Only Capsule Endoscopy System with a 360° Panoramic View

Gastrointestinal Specialists, Inc. is now offering CapsoCam Plus®, the only small bowel capsule endoscopy system in the world with a 360° panoramic view of the small bowel. Unlike other products, CapsoCam Plus requires no wires, belts or sedation. Patients simply swallow a capsule that takes thousands of images as it travels effortlessly through the digestive system. All of the diagnostic data is stored on-board the capsule.

As a result, our patients receive a convenient exam while one of our providers achieves a comprehensive view as the capsule passes through the digestive tract. When the exam is complete, patients can easily collect the capsule using a specially designed CapsoRetrieve® capsule retrieval kit and then return via FedEx in a pre-paid envelope to CapsoVision. It’s that simple.

Benefits of the Capsocam Plus®

  • CapsoCam Plus® is cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration and serves as a tool in the detection of abnormalities of the small bowel by offering a full panoramic, direct lateral view of the small bowel mucosa
  • High resolution visualization provides the most comprehensive imaging available today
  • Detailed imaging by CapsoCam Plus® may allow for greater diagnostic yield and its use of a large-capacity, on-board storage system eliminates the need for external receiver equipment
  • Cloud-based, HIPAA-compliant capsule endoscopy software provides a patient’s provider with easy access to their secure exam data, improving convenience and satisfaction

Our patients now have access to CapsoCam Plus® by CapsoVision designed for improved comfort, convenience, and freedom. We strive to provide our patients with the best care possible. If we can help you, please contact us.

To learn more about CapsoCam Plus®, visit www.capsovision.com.

How to prepare for CapsoCam Plus®

Day Before Procedure:

  • On the day before your procedure, you can enjoy breakfast followed by a light lunch. Please document what you had for lunch. After lunch, you will begin a clear liquid diet for the remainder of the day/night before the procedure (nothing red to drink).
  • Mix seven (7) capfuls (119 grams) of Polyethylene glycol (MiraLAX®, ClearLax, PureLax, GaviLax, LavaClear brands) with 32 oz. of water or non-red electrolyte replacement drink and drink all contents.
  • At 9:30 pm, take .6mL of Mylicon (simethicone) drops mixed well with 8 oz. water.
  • Nothing to drink after 10pm (small sips of water with medications allowed).

Day of Procedure

  • Two (2) hours prior to the time scheduled to swallow the capsule, mix 1 capful (17 grams) of Polyethylene glycol (MiraLax, ClearLax etc.) with full glass of water or non-red electrolyte replacement drink. The Polyethylene glycol bottle top is a measuring cap marked to contain 17 grams of powder when filled to the indicated line.
  • Arrive at our office at your scheduled appointment time.
  • Swallow CapsoCam Plus capsule with 0.6 ml of Mylicon drops in 8 oz of water.
  • Resume clear liquids two (2) hours after swallowing the capsule.
  • Four (4) hours after swallowing capsule, mix 17-grams of Polyethylene glycol (MiraLax, ClearLax etc.) with full glass of water or non-red electrolyte replacement drink, drink all of the contents.
  • Enjoy a light lunch any time after drinking the last dose of Polyethylene glycol (MiraLax, ClearLax, etc.). Please document what you have for lunch.
  • Eat normally for dinner. No further diet restrictions are necessary.

Following Your Procedure:

Important Patient Information:

  • Strictly following the aforementioned instructions, the capsule will typically take 3-30 hours to pass. If you haven’t passed the capsule at 72 hrs. after swallowing the capsule, contact your physician.
  • Please adhere to the instructions for capsule and return capsule back to the office when convenient or if instructed, please drop off at local FedEx location.
  • Visit capsovision.com/patient-resources/what-to-expect-with-capsocam to watch the retrieval video instructions if desired.
  • To avoid a repeat of this study, please adhere to instructions and use the retrieval pan provided until the capsule is collected.

Returning the Capsule:

One of two options chosen by your Healthcare Provider:
  1. If provided a pre-labeled padded envelope in your take-home kit, place the capsule inside the capsule container. Ensure the lid of the capsule container is closed, put the capsule container into the zip bag and seal it. Place the zip bag with the capsule container inside in the envelope, seal and drop the envelope off at any FedEx drop box or physical FedEx location.
  2. Place the capsule inside the capsule container. Ensure the lid of the capsule container is closed. Return the capsule to the physician’s office during normal working hours.

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