Press Release

High-Definition PENTAX Endoscope Improves Small Bowel Examination

An expert in high-definition endoscopy, PENTAX UK, has developed an enteroscope with an unrivalled HD+ resolution for detailed visualisation of the small intestine. Class-leading detection, demarcation and characterisation of the small bowel are now possible with the VSB-2990i enteroscope, which can vastly improve the visibility of minute lesions.

VSB-2990i enteroscope offers unparalleled visualisation and handling

The VSB-2990i enteroscope can be applied to push and balloon-guided enteroscopy and is compatible with NaviAid^TM BGE balloon disposables. The 2.8mm instrument channel offers compatibility with a wide range of instruments and enables biopsies and options for further therapeutic interventions. With its 90i control body, the VSB-2990i enteroscope has excellent handling characteristics and exceptional reach, combining unique graduated flexibility with a working length of 2200mm. The unique HD+ resolution imaging can be further combined with the PENTAX i-scan image processing technology to further support detection and characterisation of tissue abnormalities. For example, recent research has demonstrated that with i-scan clinicians can experience an increase in overall polyp and adenoma detection rates¹.

 “Here at PENTAX we like to challenge the limits of medical technology. Although historically the small bowel has been a very difficult area to examine, we have designed the VSB-2990i enteroscope to provide unparalleled HD+ imaging, alongside exceptional reach, to take the detection and characterisation of tissues abnormalities of the small intestine to another diagnostic level.” said David Moore, Managing Director, PENTAX UK Ltd.

Reference:

1. “High-Definition Colonoscopy Combined with i-scan Imaging Technology is Superior in the Detection of Adenomas and Advanced Lesions compare to High-Definition Colonoscopy Alone.” Gagovic V. et al, Abstract DDW, 2011.