- In November 2022, Medtronic has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its PillCam Small Bowel 3 system, enabling remote endoscopy via the PillCam SB3 HOME program. This telehealth solution allows patients to undergo small bowel visualization from home, aiding in the detection of conditions such as Crohn’s disease, obscure bleeding, and iron deficiency anemia
- In March 2022, Medtronic's GI Genius intelligent endoscopy module, which uses AI to detect colorectal polyps, was proven effective in a multi-center study. The study showed that GI Genius significantly reduced adenoma miss rates compared to standard colonoscopy, enhancing early colorectal cancer detection. The findings were published in Gastroenterology
- In May 2022, Ambu A/S received 510(k) regulatory clearance from the U.S. FDA for its Ambu aScope Gastro and Ambu aBox 2. This combination offers a sterile, single-use gastroscope paired with a reusable display and processor unit, setting a new benchmark in image quality and endoscopy ecosystem integration
- In June 2024, Erbe Elektromedizin launched the HYBRIDknife flex I-Type, an advanced endoscopic knife for 3rd space endoscopy. It combines needle-free hydrodissection with electrosurgery, allowing injection, cutting, and coagulation without instrument changes. Designed for precision and flexibility, it received high user satisfaction, improving procedures in delicate GI areas such as the right colon
- In January 2025, Ovesco Endoscopy AG reported that its HemoPill acute sensor capsule enabled the early detection of gastrointestinal malignancies in two patients with severe anemia. In both cases, the capsule identified bleeding in the middle and lower gastrointestinal tract, which was not detected in previous examinations
