FAQ

1What is EndoEvolve™?
EndoEvolve™ LLC is a medical device company with a vision to prevent endoscopy-related injury. The mission of EndoEvolve™ is to create elegant products that enhance ergonomics for high performance flexible endoscopy.
2Why was EndoEvolve™ formed?
EndoEvolve™ was formed because poor ergonomics in flexible endoscopy can lead to endoscopy-related injury and inefficiency. Three factors contribute to poor ergonomics and endoscopy-related injury: endoscopy room setup, endoscope handling, and endoscope tip control (Siau K, Anderson JT. Ergonomics in endoscopy: Should the endoscopist be considered and trained like an athlete? Endosc Int Open. 2019;7(E):813-815). In addition, endoscopists’ hands and fingers come in many shapes and sizes, often making high performance endoscopy difficult or potentially harmful in the long run. The company was founded to develop a modular ergonomic system to help address endoscope handling and endoscope tip control in the context of improving ergonomics.
3What is the ScopeStrap™ endoscope hand support?
The ScopeStrap™ endoscope hand support is an ergonomic device that supports the weight of the endoscope while allowing scope manipulation in a more relaxed and natural manner.
4How is the ScopeStrap™ made?
The system is made using 3D scanning, CAD design, and soft goods manufacturing.
5How does the ScopeStrap™ endoscope hand support work?
The system has several features to augment the performance of endoscopy. These components have been designed to work alone or in combination with other devices in development to meet the ergonomic needs of endoscopists.
6Where can I see and test out the ScopeStrap™?
Check back here to see where you can test the ScopeStrap™ device!
7 Can I purchase the ScopeStrap™ and is it available for clinical use?
The ScopeStrap™ is still under development and currently is not FDA approved. As such, it is not available currently for sale nor is it available for clinical use. Please join our EndoEvolve™ Community for the latest news on regulatory updates and product availability.
 
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ERGONOMICS IN ENDOSCOPY RESEARCH AND SUGGESTED ARTICLES

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1. Musculoskeletal Injuries Are Commonly Reported Among Gastroenterology Trainees: Results of a National Survey
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30684073/

2. Endoscopes for endoscopists with small hands: a call to meet an unmet demand
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24054747/

3. The perception of gastroenterology fellows towards the relationship between hand size and endoscopic training

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17990110/

4. Kinematic analysis of wrist motion during simulated colonoscopy in first-year gastroenterology fellows
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26716123/

5. Ergonomic endoscopy: An oxymoron or realistic goal?
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31449788/

6. Ergonomics and GI endoscopy
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19559836/

7. Failure of an engineered system: The gastrointestinal endoscope
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1096288319300166

8. Call for guidelines on ergonomics in GI endoscopy
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20598262/

9. Ergonomics in endoscopy: Should the endoscopist be considered and trained like an athlete?
https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/pdf/10.1055/a-0838-5534.pdf

10. In-training gastrointestinal endoscopy competency assessment tools: Types of tools, validation and impact
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27345645/

11. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on the role of ergonomics for prevention of endoscopy-related injury: summary and recommendations
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37245720/

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