The Barrett's Device is the only device we are aware of designed to assist in both diagnosis of and treatment of Barrett’s Esophagus.

Barrett's Esophagus is the lining of the esophagus that imitates the stomach mucosa, beginning at the esophageal junction and migrating upward. Barrett's esophageal tissue is pre-cancerous and can result in difficulty in swallowing, spreading malignancy and death.

Conservatively, Barrett's Esophagus affects 11 million patients worldwide.

Advantages of Barrett's Excision Device

• Large piece of tissue excised; can be sent for histology
• Clean margins
• Easier and Quicker
• Cost reduction

Existing treatments include medication, laparoscopic surgery and cauterization. The Barrett’s Device allows the mucosa to be suctioned, sliced off and tested. The device also allows for cauterization of the affected area.

If the Barrett's Esophagus covers all four quadrants of the esophagus, at least two procedures are necessary, each covering up to one half of the circumference, as a 360° excision would create a stricture that would cause difficulty swallowing.

We expect that the procedures will be done two months apart. No incision is required, and the procedure will be an outpatient procedure. We expect this device to be more effective and less costly than existing procedures.

Patent Pending. Clinical Trials to begin in 2009