Review
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2016.
World J Gastroenterol. Dec 7, 2016; 22(45): 9898-9908
Published online Dec 7, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i45.9898
Table 1 Contraindications by manufacturer
ProductMedtronicMedtronicOlympusIntroMedicCapsovisionJinshan
ConditionPatencyPillCamEndoCapsuleMirocamCapsoCamScience
capsuleOMOM
capsule
Known or suspected GI obstruction/obstacles, Fistulae, relevant (small bowel) diverticulosisCCCCRC
Motility disorder incl. indigestion or slow gastric emptyingCCC
Cardiac pacemakers or other implanted electromedical devicesCCCRC
Swallowing disorder (dysphagia)CCCCCRC
PregnancyRCCCCRC
Children under the age of (yr)22 (SB3)2
18 (Colon, Eso)
Strong electromagnetic fields i.e., MRICCC
Inability to endure capsule retrieval surgeryCC
Inability to communicate sufficientlyC
Concomitant heart disease or epilepsy (due to electromagnetic radiation)C