Given camera pill
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Given Imaging's swallowable capsule for visualizing the inside of the small intestine to detect polyps, cancer or causes of bleeding gains FDA market go-ahead Aug. 1 via agency's 510(k) de novo process. The diagnostic imaging system is intended for use in conjunction with other endoscopic or radiological examinations. The capsule incorporates a small camera, lights, image transmitter and eight-hour battery (1"The Gray Sheet" July 30, 2001, p. 14)