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FDA Clears Endoscopy Capsules for Young Children

October 1, 2009
The FDA recently cleared Given Imaging’s PillCam SB video capsules and Agile patency capsules for use in patients 2 years and older, according to a company statement. The PillCam is cleared for the visualization of the small bowel mucosa and may be used to detect abnormalities of the small bowel. Previously, both devices were indicated for children 10 years and older.