Given Imaging’s product line is based around its flagship technology platform. The PillCam Platform is used on an outpatient basis and consists of several components including disposable PillCam video capsules, the Given Workstation and RAPID software.

The PillCam video capsule is an ingestible pill the size of a large vitamin. It is equipped with a miniature video camera inside that is designed to capture color images from inside the body. As it moves through the GI tract it wirelessly transmits the images through sensor array secured with adhesive pads to the patient’s abdomen in the case of PillCam SB and the chest with PillCam ESO. The images are stored in a data recorder attached to the patient’s waist. At the completion of the procedure the data recorder is removed from the patient and then connected to the Given Workstation. The Company’s proprietary RAPID software is installed on the computer workstation and enables a physician to review the images and makes a diagnosis based on the findings.

1. Optic
2. The holder of the lens
3. Lens
4. LED
5. Data recorder
6. Battery
7. Transmitter
8. Sensor array

Technical data

The PillCam SB video capsule measures 11 mm x 26 mm and weighs less than 4 grams. It contains an imaging device and light-source on one-side and transmits images at a rate of 2 images per second generating more than 50,000 pictures over an 8-hour period.