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them see in front and behind the scope during extubation. Company-supported research shows the technology detected 71% more adenomas than traditional forward-viewing endoscopes, and resulted in a miss rate of only 8%, compared to the generally accepted 24% to 31% miss rate of traditional colonoscopy.
The scope's drivability is identical to standard scopes, but physicians instead view a proprietary 3-monitor setup: one straight-ahead screen for conventional forward viewing and 2 screens mounted at 45° angles to the center screen for behind-the-fold views of the colon. Physicians are instructed to focus on the forward-viewing screen, and watch the left and right screens in their peripheral vision. Working with the 3-monitor setup might take some getting used to, but after a quick trial in Endo-Choice's booth, it appears physicians can become comfortable with the ergonomic setup after just a few cases.
OLYMPUS
QuickClipPro
Olympus' 1mm QuickClipPro clip features fine rotational control — unique to the market, says a company rep — that lets you precisely orient the clip to defects you're trying to close. The nickel-titanium material is 2.7 times stronger than the company's previous generation clip, providing more strength to close challenging defects without bending the clip's arms. It's also MR conditional, meaning patients can safely go through an MRI after having a clip inserted.
Caregivers place the clip above where it's needed and, unlike competitive products that lack the necessary torque, quickly and precisely rotate it into position to repair a defect. It saves time, stress and frustration during emergent situations, says the rep. This clip appears to provide a better one-to-one movement, making it easier to align and place accurately when needed.
