The FDA has given 510(k) clearance to the aScope Gastro Large (Ambu), a significantly larger single-use scope that is partially made from recycled materials, and its processor the aBox 2.
The scope touts a 4.2-mm working channel, which is 0.5 mm larger than the average 3.7-mm channel on most gastroscopes, according to the company. This increased size translates to increased suction with or without accessories, the company noted, which could have meaningful effects in treating patients with upper