Colonoscopy insufflation
Workflow efficiency matters.
Air Assist™ provides immediate, on-demand colonic distension and clearer visibility during diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy. It's a single-use, medical-grade silicone device that creates a reversible seal between the colonoscope and the anus or stoma, maneuvered directly by the endoscopist or technician.
- 510(k)
- K242668
- Class
- II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR 876.1500
- Product code
- FER, FED
- Cleared
- 13 Dec 2024
- Origin
- Made in USA
The device
Why colonic distension is hard to maintain.
Air and CO2 escape during colonoscopy often causes the colon to collapse — prolonging procedures and increasing patient risk and cost. Recent studies show adequate distension is crucial for improving Adenoma Detection Rates (ADR), yet effective methods to maintain it are lacking.
The two most common workarounds — manual buttock pressure and patient repositioning — are often ineffective, physically demanding, and pull endoscopy or anesthesia staff away from more important tasks, raising the risk of staff injury and patient aspiration.
Air Assist™ is a single-use, medical-grade silicone device that creates a reversible seal between the colonoscope and the anus or stoma, maneuvered directly by the endoscopist or technician.
Keys to a quality colonoscopy
- —Adequate colon distention, especially with cold snare polypectomy
- —Control of air / CO2 escape
- —Prevention of colon collapse
- —Mitigation of spasms
Features
- Precise air & CO2 leakage control
- Reversible seal for on-demand distention
- Medical-grade silicone construction
- Compatible with scopes sized 9.5–12.9 mm
Advantages
- Maintains distension, reducing procedure time
- Prevents escape for optimal visualization
- Easy to use by endoscopists or technicians
- Reduces need for manual pressure or repositioning
Benefits
- Enhances diagnosis & treatment accuracy
- Supports earlier adenoma detection
- Streamlines procedures, reduces complications
- Single-use design prevents cross-contamination
In the room
Three steps. Minimal training.
Designed for use by the endoscopist or endoscopy technician. Validated with both pediatric and adult colonoscopes. Single use, disposable.
Lubricate
Lubricate the interior wall of the device.
Advance
Advance the device toward the control section.
Seal
During colon collapse, move the device back and forth in contact with the anus.
Where it fits
Patient presentations that benefit most
Cases where escape, spasm, or loss of distension is predictable — the ones worth having a kit on hand for.
- Propofol sedation
- Age 63+
- Diabetes
- COPD
- Anal hypotonia
- Prior anal surgery
- Multiple childbirths
- Rectal prolapse
- Large hemorrhoids
- Paralysis / MS / CNS conditions
- Colonoscopy through ostomy
- Multiple polyps, rectum & left colon
- Planned EMR / ESD, rectal or left colon
- Left-sided diverticulosis / spasm
- Lower GI bleed
- Radiation proctitis
- Intubated ICU patients
Ordering
Two configurations
GC-AA-10-K10-unit kitGC-AA-100-C100-unit caseInstructional materials are provided with every order. On-site and virtual in-service training available on request.
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