RAPID 5 is the most advanced version of RAPID software for the PillCam Platform. It enables physicians to compile and review images captured by the next generation PillCam video capsules. RAPID features include the capability to capture still images; adjustable and automatic speed settings; zoom and multi-image views; quick video preview; a tissue color bar; localization; and advanced reporting module. The software also features the RAPID Atlas, which allows comparison of on-screen case images with a library of reference images.
This fifth generation software was cleared by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration in May 2007 and offers new features and powerful diagnostic tools that aid in the reading and interpretation of patient studies. Key features of RAPID 5 include:
• QuickView v5 which allows fast preview of PillCam video images and identifies images that may be of interest to the reviewer;
• The Lewis Score - Provides an approximate measure of mucosal damage. Combined with other clinical parameters such as patient history and previous diagnostic tests, the Lewis Score can be used to monitor the progress of patient treatment;
• RAPID Atlas - Enables the side-by-side comparison of case images with a searchable database of peer-reviewed reference images;