Immediate detection of acute bleeding in the oesophagus, stomach and small intestine

HemoPill® is a product line for the immediate detection of acute bleeding in the oesophagus, stomach and small intestine. HemoPill® acute is a swallowable sensor capsule that wirelessly sends measured values to a portable receiver (HemoPill® Receiver). HemoPill® Capsule with innovative sensor technology • uick and easy assessment of findings when acute Q GI bleeding is suspected1, e.g. in an emergency or with geriatric patients • llows rapid prioritisation of endoscopy procedures A on patients in the clinical daily routine or even outside of regular working hours2 • oes not require patient preparation...

After the connection between the HemoPill® acute and HemoPill® Receiver is established, the patient swallows the HemoPill® acute. After swallowing, the sensor capsule is transported by peristalsis and transmits measured values to the HemoPill® Receiver several times per minute. Using the HemoPill® Indicator (HI value), which is shown on the HemoPill® Receiver, acute bleeding is detected immediately during the examination. The maximum measurement duration is 9 hours. This allows the upper and middle digestive tract to be examined for blood. A positive result (displayed in the red area of the diagram)...

Details and components The product line consists of a sensor capsule and a portable receiver for immediate detection of acute bleeding in the oesophagus, stomach and small intestine. Small, swallowable capsule with optical sensor • lood detection by direct measurement of blood in the sensor gap, B even in an unprepared digestive tract • Wireless transmission of measured values to the HemoPill® Receiver • Maximum measuring time: 9 hours • Length: 26.3 mm; max. diameter: 7.0 mm • Sterile single-use product Portable receiver for displaying and storing measured values from the HemoPill® acute • Measured...