Gastrologix is pleased to announce it has entered into an exclusive contract with Stratis Medical, Inc., one of the nation’s leading distributors of Video Capsule Endoscopy (VCE) Products.
PAOLI, Pa., July 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Gastrologix, a gastroenterology-specific GPO, is pleased to announce it has entered into an exclusive contract with Stratis Medical, Inc., one of the nation’s leading distributors of Video Capsule Endoscopy (VCE) Products.
“We chose Stratis MiroCam following a lengthy due diligence process and negotiations with other major VCE technology providers,” says Steve Somers, of Gastrologix. “We are excited to partner with one of the industry leaders in capsule endoscopy. The combination of Stratis’ Best-in-Class MiroCam VCE technology, superior customer service, and price/value proposition made them the compelling choice for our member practices.” Stratis President and CEO William Bookwalter said “We are honored and excited to be awarded this exclusive contract with Gastrologix and we look forward to partnering with them in bringing the most cost effective and innovative VCE technology to their extensive membership.”
The Stratis MiroCam VCE system is intended for visualization and monitoring of the small bowel mucosa such as in suspected Crohn’s disease, lesions that may be the source of GI bleeding and iron deficiency anemia. MiroCam is the first capsule endoscopy system with Human Body Communication, a patented technology utilizing the human body as a communication medium. This innovative approach results in high image resolution and longer operating time, enabling more consistent and accurate diagnosis of the entire small bowel.
The Stratis MiroCam® MC2000B Dual Camera Capsule Endoscope, is the latest VCE tech-
nology to receive 510K Market Clearance designed for increased mucosal visualization of the small bowel. Dr. Paul Akerman, Chief Medical Officer and Director of Therapeutic Endoscopy at University Gastroenterology in Providence, RI said “The Stratis MiroCam VCE system is vital part of the care of the GI patient. MiroCam is highly cost competitive and can have a significant and positive impact on the office-based GI practice.”
About Gastrologix: Gastrologix, founded in 2016, is the only specialty-specific group purchasing organization in the country serving the needs of independent gastroenterologists. Today, the company works closely with a national network of leading GI physicians, helping its members increase efficiencies at the practice level, develop new revenue-generation models, and build long-term assets. By utilizing this three-pronged approach, Gastrologix offers differentiating value that not only fortifies operational efficiency, but strengthens the doctor-patient bond.
About Stratis Medical: Now more than ever, healthcare providers are faced with the overwhelming challenge of providing the best patient care under extreme budgetary constraints. Stratis Medical was founded to address that need. Our goal is to bring best-in-class medical products to U.S. healthcare providers at a lower cost. We accomplish this through trusted global partnerships with proven manufacturers, innovative physicians, healthcare professionals, and engineers. We are committed to providing state-of-the-art product solutions, exceptional customer service, and superior overall value.
Contacts:
Stephen Somers, Principal
Gastrologix
P 484.576.3371
E ssomers@gastrologix.net
www.gastrologix.net
William Bookwalter, President and CEO
Stratis Medical
888.292.7875
www.StratisMedical.com
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