Discussion about entry: A Novel, Cost-Effective Means of Office-Based Endoscopy

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Thu, 08/09/2007 - 12:55

Dr. Hellenthal,

Can you please elaborate on the status of FDA approvals for this device. Does it fall under the perview of the FDA at all?

Thanks
Prashant

Fri, 08/10/2007 - 13:38

Hi Prashant,

As this device is not in direct contact with a patient, (i.e. it is similar to using one's eye or a camera against the lens of the endoscope -- means that are already being used) to my understanding there is not a need for FDA approval.

Thanks,
nick

Nicholas Hellenthal, MD
Resident Physician
Department of Urology
University of California at Davis