FDA clears Avantis digital scope for colon polyp detection

Avantis Medical Systems, a developer of chip-on-catheter digital imaging devices, reported that its Third Eye Retroscope for the detection of cancerous and pre-cancerous colon polyps has received FDA clearance. The Third Eye Retroscope is indicated for use with colonoscopy to provide the physician with an additional view of the colon for diagnostic and detection purposes.