The VP-4440HD unit is used for endoscopic observation, diagnosis, treatment, and image recording. It is intended to process electronic signals transmitted from a video endoscope (a video camera in an endoscope). This product may be used on all patients requiring endoscopic examination and when using a Fujinon/Fujifilm medical endoscope, light source, monitor, recorder and various peripheral devices. FICE is an adjunctive tool which can be used to supplement FUJIFILM white light endoscopy. FICE is not intended to replace histopathological sampling as a means of diagnosis.
A mains electricity (AC-powered) device designed to receive and process the electronic signals sent from a video endoscope or endoscopic video camera; it does not include the endoscope nor light source and is not designed to control the endoscope. It may have additional features which compensate for/enhance the colour and light qualities provided. The resulting picture images are sent to and shown on a visual display unit (VDU), typically to assist the endoscope operator with an ongoing intervention and often to allow the patient visualization of the process; the images can be recorded on a video recorder or stored on computerized media.