A bite-sized camera has been approved by the FDA as an alternative for patients who are unable to have a complete colonoscopy.
The pill-shaped capsule has a camera on both ends, and navigates through the intestines over an 8-hour period, taking high-speed photos which are then sent to a device worn by a patient that are later examined by a doctor, Mashable reported.
The device isn't meant to be used in place of a colonoscopy, but rather in tandem with the procedure. It has been priced at about 500 dollars.
PillCam has also been approved for use in 80 other countries, in addition to the USA.
