Product of an Etiological Agent Located in or on the Wall of a Hollow Organ of the Human or Animal Gastrointestinal Tract

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This invention concerns a swallowable endoscopy capsule designed to detect specific metabolic products of bacteria, such as Helicobacter pylori, which may reside in or on the wall of hollow organs like the stomach in humans and animals. The capsule contains a sensor positioned so that it consistently makes contact with the organ wall, maximizing the likelihood of accurate detection. The capsule also features wireless data transmission and options for secure positioning within the organ for extended measurement periods.

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• Non-invasive detection of Helicobacter pylori infections in the stomach
• Screening for other gastrointestinal pathogens based on their metabolic byproducts
• Monitoring treatments for bacterial infections in the digestive system
• Veterinary diagnostics for gastrointestinal diseases in animals
• Long-term gastrointestinal monitoring using a fixable capsule

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• Minimally invasive and patient-friendly compared to traditional endoscopy procedures
• Enhanced sensor contact with the organ wall ensures more accurate and reliable detection
• Enables early diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal infections
• Wireless data transmission allows real-time or delayed assessment without invasive retrieval
• Capsule can be temporarily fixed in position for targeted, long-duration measurements if needed
• Potentially lower cost and greater accessibility for mass screening

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Patent Abstract

An endoscopy capsule (6) contains, on one side of its housing (10), a sensor (12) for detecting a metabolic product of a bacterium located in or on the wall of a hollow organ (2) of the human or animal gastrointestinal tract, particularly in the stomach wall. The specific weight of the endoscopy capsule (6) is greater than the specific weight of a liquid (4) located in the hollow organ (2), and the mass centre of gravity (14) of the endoscopy capsule (6) is spaced apart from the volume centre of gravity (16) of the displaced liquid (4), wherein mass centre of gravity (14) and volume centre of gravity (16) define a straight connecting line (18) on which the sensor (10) is arranged on that side of the housing (10) adjacent to the mass centre of gravity (14). This ensures that the endoscopy capsule (6) is always in contact with the wall of the hollow organ (2) via the housing side on which the sensor (10) is arranged.