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An essential component for successful Virtual Colonoscopy
PROTOCO2L TouchTM is a unique system that fully automates the insufflation process, freeing staff for other duties. Since CO2 is rapidly absorbed, insufflation with CO2 results in improved patient comfort after the procedure.
Consistent
Regulated pressure gradually distends the colon, and maintains that distention for the duration of the study
- Automated insufflation with CO2 results in more consistent distention and less variability from user to user 8
- As compared with manual room air insufflation, automated insufflation with CO2 provides improved colonic distention, as demonstrated in two clinical trials 4,8
- Volume display allows the monitoring and recording of the volume of CO2 used, unlike room air insufflation in which the amount of air introduced is not monitored
- Regulated pressure avoids pressure spikes and minimizes the level of patient discomfort often experienced with hand insufflation 5
Comfortable & Safe
Automatic distension with CO2 is the method of choice, to optimize colonic distension and to maximize patient comfort 9
- Rapid absorption of CO2 results in improved comfort after the procedure, as compared with room air insufflation 3,4,5
- Automated low-pressure insufflation may reduce colonic spasm as compared with manual methods, particularly in segments with advanced diverticular disease 5
- Automated insufflation combined with pressure relief valves and automatic flow stop features help protect against over-insufflation, thereby supporting and improving patient safety
- Over-pressure alarms and safety shutdown features further support patient safety
Productive
- Automated insufflation may decrease the demands on staff time, particularly during the insufflation process 3
- Automatically replaces gas lost during the procedure
- Visual displays allow for quick reference of pressure and volume, and alerts the operator when the CO2 cylinder is low
- Adjustable pressure up to 35 mmHg allows for user control when necessary
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DISCLAIMER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The PROTOCO2L™ Colon Insufflator administers and regulates carbon dioxide as a distention media to the colon during CT Colonography (CTC or Virtual Colonoscopy) and conventional Colonoscopy.
The PROTOCO2L™ Colon Insufflator should be used only when colon insufflation is indicated, and should therefore not be used for any other treatments. It should only be used under the direct guidance of a physician experienced in colon insufflation.
This device is contraindicated for hysteroscopic insufflation, i.e., it must not be used for intrauterine distention.
This product should not be used in patients with known or suspected colonic perforation or toxic megacolon. It should not be used within 6 days of large forceps or "hot" biopsy, or snare polypectomy.
Do not use this product in a colostomy stoma.
Do not use this product following recent rectal surgery or low rectal anastomosis, or when proctitis or other rectal conditions such as inflammatory or neoplastic diseases are suspected.