Iowa hospital adds GI Genius

Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based St. Luke’s Hospital is adding Medtronic’s GI Genius module, according to a Feb. 3 report from CBS affiliate KGAN.

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GI Genius is an AI-assisted colonoscopy device that is used to detect precancerous polyps, and is the first AI colonoscopy device cleared by the FDA. 

Studies have shown that the module decreases the miss-rate of adenomas and polyps by 45.8%, according to the report. 

The hospital is part of West Des Moines, Iowa-based UnityPoint Health.

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