Hard to swallow? An FDA-approved capsule that tracks, sends data

The FDA recently greenlit an Irish devicemaker's request to market its Pill Sense System, an ingestible capsule that winds its way through a patient's gastrointestinal tract, detects light wavelengths and wirelessly transmits data. 

EnteraSense's product, which is single-use and prescription-only, is engineered to detect blood in patients "suspected of having upper gastrointestinal bleeding," the FDA said Feb. 24. It is not a standalone treatment but is intended to be used among other clinical decision-making devices. 

The Pill Sense System consists of a reusable receiver and a single-use ingestible capsule that resembles a clear battery.

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