Method for in vivo delivery of autonomous capsule
AssigneeGiven Imaging Ltd.
InventorsGavriel J. Iddan, Gavriel Meron
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Abstract
A method for inserting an autonomous capsule into the G.I. tract includes use of an endoscope having a clamp and at least one retractable support for retaining the clamp. The capsule is engaged with the clamp and pushed to its desired position within the G.I. tract. The capsule is then disengaged by loosening the hold of the clamp on the capsule. The insertion of the capsule can be observed through an imaging unit placed within the endoscope.
Claims2
A method for inserting an autonomous capsule into the G.I. tract by an endoscope, said endoscope having a clamp and at least one retractable support for retaining said clamp, the method comprising the steps of:
- engaging said capsule with said clamp;
- pushing said capsule to its desired position within the G.I. tract;
- and
- disengaging said capsule by loosening the hold of said clamp on said capsule.
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