YOQNEAM, Israel, May 13, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Given Imaging Ltd, (Nasdaq:GIVN), a world leader in GI medical devices and pioneer of capsule endoscopy, today announced that numerous studies confirming the value of Given Imaging's portfolio of GI diagnostic and monitoring products will be presented at the upcoming Digestive Disease Week (DDW). DDW will take place May 18 – 21, 2013, at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL. Given Imaging will be exhibiting at booth #1059 throughout the conference.
"DDW is an opportunity to showcase the clinical utility of our entire product portfolio in diverse disease state areas including Crohn's disease, GERD, GI dysmotility, OGIB, colorectal cancer and achalasia," said Homi Shamir, President and Chief Executive Officer, Given Imaging. "In conjunction with DDW, we are also excited to celebrate that more than two million PillCam capsules have been used in patients around the world. This important milestone showcases the tremendous influence this product has for detecting and monitoring conditions of the GI tract."
More than 140 studies presented at DDW will feature data on Given Imaging's leading GI diagnostic product portfolio including PillCam® SB, PillCam® COLON 2*, PillCam® ESO, Bravo® pH monitoring, Digitrapper® pH-z monitoring, ManoScan® high resolution manometry and the SmartPill® motility monitoring system. All data presented at DDW will be embargoed until the time of presentation. Important poster and podium presentations include:
- Poster presentation Sa1323, Is the Chicago Classification for Esophageal Motility Disorders Useful to Predict Symptom Severity?, on Saturday, May 18th from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Poster presentation Sa2034, Development of New Parameters to Evaluate Anorectal Function Using High-Definition Anorectal Manometry (HDM). the Anal Contractile Integrated (Aci), the Post Squeeze Pressure (Psp), the Anal Integrated Relaxation Pressure (Airp), and the Sliding Velocity in the Anal Canal (Svac), on Saturday, May 18th from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Podium presentation 689, Evaluation of the Second Generation Colon Capsule Endoscopy (Cce-2) in Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis (UC), on Monday, May 20th at 10:00 am
- Podium presentation 703, Prospective Trial of PillCam Colon Capsule (CCE) vs CT-Colonography (CTC) in the Evaluation of Patients With Incomplete Conventional Colonoscopy (CC): an Interim Analysis, on Monday, May 20th at 10:30 am
- Poster presentation Mo2092, Wireless Motility Capsule Alters Diagnosis and Affects Clinical Management in Patients With Suspected Gastrointestinal Dysmotility, on Monday, May 20th from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Podium presentation 907, Accuracy of PillCam COLON 2 for Detecting Subjects With Adenomas Greater Than or Equal To 6 mm, on Tuesday, May 21st at 8:45 am
- Poster presentation Tu1301, 8-Hour CE Versus 12-Hour CE in a Cohort of Hospitalized Patients Undergoing CE for Suspected Small Bowel Disorders, on Tuesday, May 21st from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Poster presentation Tu1781, Description of Findings in Esophageal Impedance -pH Monitoring in Patients With Extraesophageal Symtomps and Suspected GERD in Hospital San Ignacio Bogota A Hani, L Galindo, R Cañadas, R Rincón, A Rodríguez, R Vargas, Y Suarez, G Guzmán, M Herrán, M Hernández, A Leguizamo, J Alvarado, on Tuesday, May 21st from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Given Imaging will be exhibiting at booth #1059 throughout DDW and will have information available about the Company's entire product portfolio, including the latest information on product and software advancements. At the booth, the Company will also be highlighting the milestone of more than two million uses of PillCam capsules in patients worldwide. Given Imaging representatives will also demonstrate the new Bravo pH monitoring recorder.
*PillCam® COLON has received a CE Mark, but is pending 510K FDA clearance and is not cleared for marketing or available for commercial distribution in the U.S.A., Japan and certain other countries.
About Digestive Disease Week
Digestive Disease Week® (DDW®) is the largest international gathering of physicians, researchers and academics in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. Jointly sponsored by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT), DDW takes place May 18 – 21, 2013, at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL. The meeting showcases more than 5,000 abstracts and hundreds of lectures on the latest advances in GI research, medicine and technology. More information can be found at www.ddw.org.
About Given Imaging Ltd.
Since pioneering the field of capsule endoscopy in 2001, Given Imaging has become a world leader in GI medical devices, offering health care providers a range of innovative options for visualizing, diagnosing and monitoring the digestive system. The company offers a broad product portfolio including PillCam® capsule endoscopes for the small bowel, esophagus and colon. The company also offers industry-leading GI functional diagnostic solutions including ManoScan® high-resolution manometry, Bravo® capsule-based pH monitoring, Digitrapper® pH-Z, and the SmartPill® GI monitoring systems. Given Imaging is committed to delivering breakthrough innovations to the GI community and supporting its ongoing clinical needs. Given Imaging's headquarters are located in Yoqneam, Israel, with operating subsidiaries in the United States, Germany, France, Japan, Australia, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Brazil. For more information, please visit www.givenimaging.com.
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