Assembly in Action: Adhesive Helps Endoscopy System Perform
Given Imaging contracted Scapa Medical to devise a way for reusable antennas to be placed onto the patient's skin and then be removed after 8 hours, without damaging the antenna or hurting the patient.
The Given diagnostic system, a wireless endoscopy system manufactured by Given Imaging (Norcross, GA), has revolutionized the diagnostic process for cancers and other disorders of the small intestine. Rather than relying on invasive diagnostic equipment, this wireless endoscopy system is made up of the M2A capsule endoscope. This is a disposable miniature video camera contained in a pill-size capsule that is ingested by the patient. The capsule passes naturally through the digestive track, remotely transmitting high-quality color images through a transdermal sensor and antenna network to a data recorder worn around the patient’s waist.