SAN ANTONIO, TX, Oct 18, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Given Imaging Ltd. (GIVN 17.00, -0.38, -2.19%) , the world leader in specialty GI products and pioneer of capsule endoscopy, today unveiled two new products: PillCam Express, a video capsule delivery device for patients who are unable to ingest the capsule or who have slow gastric emptying times, and PillCam SB 2-EX, a small bowel capsule which extends capsule operating time to a minimum of 12 hours for patients who are confirmed or believed to have slow motility. The company also launched an updated version of its proprietary software program, RAPID(R) 6.3, designed to work with all versions of Windows 7, improve the user experience and reduce potential for data errors.
PillCam Express, PillCam SB 2-EX and RAPID 6.3 can be seen, along with Given Imaging's entire line of products, at the Company's booth #715 at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course taking place in San Antonio, Texas, from October 15 through October 20, 2010.
"Given Imaging's commitment to innovation is evidenced by our continuous introduction of new products and upgrades aimed at meeting the real-life needs of patients and the health care providers who care for them," said Homi Shamir, President and CEO, Given Imaging. "PillCam Express, PillCam SB 2-EX and RAPID 6.3 demonstrate that commitment to innovation, to patients and to serving the GI community."
PillCam(R) Express(TM) The PillCam Express video capsule delivery device enables capsule placement in patients who are unable to ingest the capsule or who have slow gastric emptying times and was designed to work specifically with the PillCam SB 2 family of video capsules. PillCam Express includes the following features:
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