Given Imaging Ltd.
Jan 1, 2003 — A video camera in an ingestible capsule that measures only 11 x 26 mm, the M2A provides physicians with an accurate view of the small intestine, which is only one-third accessible with conventional endoscopy. The other components in the capsule include four LEDs, a lens, a color camera chip, two silver oxide batteries, a radio-frequency transmitter, an antenna and a magnetic switch.
Developed by Given Imaging Ltd. of Yokneam, Israel, the capsule can operate for 10 hours. After fasting for 12...