Trans-Nasal Esophagoscope with EndoSheath

A new tool for accessing and examining the larynx, esophagus, and gastroesophageal junction can be introduced through the nose, so its use does not require sedation. The device, called Trans-Nasal Esophagoscope with EndoSheath system, has been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Most endoscopes now used for esophagoscopy are introduced through the mouth, which usually requires that the patient be sedated. The new system eliminates this requirement and allows doctors to evaluate the esophagus and stomach in an office setting with a flexible endoscope. The single-use sheath also eliminates the need for lengthy cleaning procedures and the use of chemical disinfectants with their potential for irritation. The new system is the product of Vision-Sciences, Inc. (Natick, MA, USA), which develops and markets flexible endoscopic products.

"This new Trans-Nasal Esophagoscope system represents an exciting potential opportunity for gastroenterologists, as a new tool for screening for Barrett's esophagus in the patient with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) at risk for this condition,” noted Philip O. Katz, M.D., chairman of the division of gastroenterology at Albert Einstein Medical Center (Philadelphia, PA, USA).




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