Check-Cap enrolls patients in C-Scan system multicenter study: 4 key notes

Israel-based Check-Cap enrolled its first patient in a multi-center study as it works to earn a CE Mark for its C-Scan system.

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Here’s what you should know.

1. The C-Scan system uses ultra-low dose X-ray technology in an ingestible capsule to map the colon to detect polyps and abnormalities.

2. The C-Scan system doesn’t require bowel preparation.

3. Check-Cap designed the system for patients to avoid sedation and/or changes to diet or normal activities.

4. Check-Cap is in the process of evaluating the C-Scan’s clinical safety and performance compared to the optical colonoscopy.

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