ALBYNmEDICAL Smart Medical Group Capsule 1 Capsule 2 Capsule 3 Capsule 4 Capsule 5 Capsule 6 v. !.$& •<£$ l <<<S ! w \\S*" Composition Six Gelatin capsules, each containing 10 radio-opaque polyurethane markers containing 40% barium sulphate (USP) The capsules are numbered and contain markers of the following shapes: Description This test is a diagnostic aid which has been developed in order to investigate the passage of the contents of the colon, and the rhythm of elimination. It comprises 6 capsules, which should be swallowed in the numbered sequence and at the given times. Each capsule contains 10 radio-opaque markers which do not undergo any changes in the gastro-intestinal tract. Without any special preparation of the patient, by means of a single X-ray picture after 7 days it is possible to reconstruct the activity of the colon during this period. The calculation is made according to Metcalf et al. (Gastroenterology 1987, 92 40-47) and Chaussade (Gastroneterol. Clin. Biol. 1986, 10: 385-389) www.albynmedical.com Distributed by Albyn Medical Ltd. Bridgend Road Industrial Estate Dingwall, Ross-shire, IV15 9QF - Scotland Tel. 01349 862388 Fax. 01349 864146 Mail: [email protected]