A capsule may be
small—but the perspective it provides can make a significant difference.
The small bowel has
always presented a unique diagnostic challenge. Its length, complex anatomy,
and location beyond the routine reach of conventional upper and lower endoscopy
can make complete mucosal evaluation difficult.
Capsule endoscopy
changed that journey by allowing clinicians to examine the small bowel through
a minimally invasive, patient-friendly procedure. Yet not every capsule sees
the small bowel in the same way.
Traditional capsule
systems generally rely on a forward-facing camera, producing what can be
described as a “tunnel view.” While this perspective follows the direction of
travel, clinically relevant findings are often located along the mucosal wall,
between folds, or around the inner curvature of the bowel.
This raises an important
question:
Should capsule endoscopy
look forward—or should it look directly at the mucosa?
A Different Perspective:
Looking at the Mucosal Wall
CapsoCam Plus® by
CapsoVision takes a different approach to small-bowel imaging.
Instead of using a
single end-facing camera, the capsule incorporates four laterally oriented
cameras positioned around its circumference. Together, they capture a
complete 360° panoramic view of the small-bowel mucosa.
This lateral orientation
allows the cameras to look directly at the bowel wall rather than primarily
looking ahead through the lumen. The resulting panoramic perspective is
designed to provide broader visualization of the mucosal surface, including
areas that may be difficult to observe with conventional end-viewing
technology.
CapsoCam Plus is
currently the only capsule endoscopy system offering a complete 360° panoramic
view of the small bowel.
Four Cameras. One
Complete View.
Inside the compact
capsule is an advanced imaging system designed to capture the small bowel from
every direction.
CapsoCam Plus features:
·
Four laterally oriented, high-resolution
cameras
·
A complete 360° panoramic field of view
·
Sixteen independently controlled LED lights
·
Up to 20 frames per second—five frames per
second per camera
·
Smart Motion Sense™ technology
·
Onboard data storage
·
A typical battery life of approximately 15
hours
·
A capsule size of approximately 11 × 31 mm
Together, these features
support detailed imaging throughout the capsule’s journey while reducing
unnecessary or repetitive frames.
The longer battery life
is particularly valuable during prolonged small-bowel transit, helping support
the possibility of completing the examination even in patients with delayed
gastrointestinal motility.
Why Panoramic
Visualization Matters
Pathology does not
always appear directly in front of the capsule.
Angioectasias, erosions,
ulcers, inflammatory changes, polyps, and other abnormalities may be located
along the bowel wall or partially concealed behind mucosal folds. A lateral
panoramic view may therefore provide clinicians with a more direct perspective
of the surface where these abnormalities occur.
The goal is not simply
to capture more images.
It is to capture more
clinically meaningful perspectives.
A Wire-Free Examination
Experience
CapsoCam Plus stores
examination images within the capsule itself. As a result, patients do not need
to wear an external data recorder, sensor belt, leads, or adhesive pads during
the procedure.
This wire-free design
can help simplify the examination experience by allowing patients to continue
much of their normal daily routine without carrying external recording
equipment.
It can also reduce
several operational steps for healthcare teams:
·
No recorder fitting before capsule
ingestion
·
No recorder availability limitations
·
No end-of-day return of wearable equipment
·
No charging, cleaning, or maintenance of
recording belts
·
No radiofrequency transmission during image
acquisition
The onboard storage
design also eliminates the risk of radiofrequency interference during data
transmission and supports examination in patients with certain implantable
electronic devices, subject to the device instructions for use and the
physician’s clinical assessment.
From Ingestion to Image
Review
The CapsoCam Plus
workflow is designed around four straightforward stages:
1. Capsule ingestion
The patient swallows the
capsule according to the preparation and procedural instructions provided by
the healthcare team.
2. Capsule collection
After natural excretion,
the capsule is recovered using the specially designed CapsoRetrieve® collection
system.
3. Data download
The retrieved capsule is
placed into the CapsoAccess® system, which extracts the stored examination
images.
4. Clinical review
The physician reviews
the captured images using CapsoView® software, which provides panoramic
viewing, playback controls, image adjustment tools, suspected-bleeding
detection support, and report-generation functions.
This streamlined process
is designed to reduce equipment-related scheduling bottlenecks and minimize the
time healthcare professionals spend preparing, fitting, collecting, and
maintaining external recorders.
Designed Around Both
Clinical and Patient Needs
Capsule endoscopy is
more than an imaging technology. It is also a patient journey.
By combining panoramic
visualization with a wire-free examination, CapsoCam Plus brings together two
important priorities:
Comprehensive
small-bowel imaging for physicians
and greater freedom and convenience for patients.
Patients are not
required to carry a recorder throughout the examination or return to the clinic
simply to remove external equipment. Capsule retrieval also provides
confirmation that the capsule has been excreted.
For hospitals and
clinics, the absence of dedicated wearable recorders can support more flexible
scheduling and reduce dependence on the availability of reusable equipment.
Seeing Beyond the Scope
Innovation in capsule
endoscopy is not only about making devices smaller or capturing images faster.
It is about improving where
the cameras look, how much mucosa clinicians can visualize, and how
easily the examination fits into clinical practice and the patient’s day.
With four lateral
cameras, complete panoramic imaging, onboard data storage, and a wire-free
workflow, CapsoCam Plus offers a different perspective on small-bowel
evaluation.
Because when every
visible detail may contribute to a clinical decision, perspective matters.
See more. Understand
more. Care better.
About JAT Medical
JAT Medical is committed
to providing healthcare professionals with advanced medical technologies that
support clinical practice, efficient workflows, and high-quality patient care.
To learn more about CapsoCam
Plus® by CapsoVision or to request additional product information, contact the JAT Medical team.