ing channel of all manufacturers' scopes, and can backflush the channel when needed.
Its foot-pedal controlled pump can optionally warm the water for irrigation. Company
reps say the $50 in supply costs that Jet Prep requires per use more than pays for the
prevention of postponed or canceled cases.
medivators.com
Smart Medical Systems
NaviAid ABC
Challenging anatomy can stop a
colonoscopy in its tracks. NaviAid ABC
(Advancing Balloon for Colonoscopy)
from Smart Medical Systems can guide
flexible endoscopes through difficult
cases. When needed, the disposable bal-
loon catheter is deployed through the
instrument channel of any standard scope and advanced past the challenging bowel
segment. Inflating the balloon anchors it and pleats the bowel to shorten it. The scope
can then advance as if riding a rail, covering the distance quickly and safely, and straight-
ening any loops that have formed. This process can be repeated throughout the
colonoscopy. The catheters cost about $228 each, and the NaviAid Spark2C inflation sys-
tem lists at $7,800.
smartmedsys.com
US Endoscopy
EndoRings
EndoRings from US Endoscopy offers an
approach to improved colonoscopy visu-
alization without an investment in and
implementation of elaborate technolo-
gy. A flexible sleeve formed with 3 circu-
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