User's Manual

OLYMPUS CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM SYSTEM MANUAL

Expiration date of the capsule endoscope

The battery inside the capsule endoscope gradually loses life during long term

storage. A storage environment with temperatures over 25°C (77°F) may cause

the capsule’s battery to deplete rapidly. Loss of battery life may shorten the

operation time (continuously recording and transmitting the images) of the

capsule endoscope. If stored in the recommended storage environment (0 –

25°C (32 – 77°F)) the capsule endoscope is designed to record 12 continuous

hours by the expiration date printed on the package.

• The storage environment of the capsule endoscope is

restricted to between 0 – 25°C (32 – 77°F). Storage of the

capsule endoscope in temperatures over 25°C (77°F) may

cause the battery to lose life. As a result, the capsule

endoscope may not operate for 12 continuous hours.

• Never store the capsule endoscope in a refrigerator or

freezer. The rapid temperature change that occurs when the

capsule endoscope is removed from the refrigerator or

freezer may cause condensation on the inside the capsule

endoscope. Such condensation may cause the battery to

lose life and lead to severe equipment damage.

• Do not use the expired capsule endoscope. The expired

capsule endoscope may not operate for the assured

operation time (12 hours).

• The capsule endoscope typically operates for 12

continuous hours. Its passage to the cecum depends on the

peristalsis movement of the patient. If peristalsis is slower

than normal, the capsule endoscope may not reach the

ileocecal valve before the 12 hours are up. Therefore, not

every case is guaranteed to view the entire small intestine.

• To maximize operation time, the capsule endoscope should

be swallowed by the patient immediately after the capsule

endoscope is turned on.