Children’s of Alabama Completes 150+ Sedation-Free TNEs With the EvoEndo Endoscopy System

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EvoEndo^®, Inc. (EvoEndo) announces that Children’s of Alabama has now completed over 150 Sedation-Free Transnasal Endoscopies (TNE) using the EvoEndo^® Single-Use Endoscopy System. Children’s of Alabama is the first provider in the region to bring this innovative technology to their patients five and older.

Pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Nick CaJacob exclaimed, "We are thrilled to celebrate our 150th sedation-free transnasal endoscopy case here at Children’s of Alabama, a milestone that demonstrates our commitment to providing innovative technology to reduce the healthcare burden of our patients and their families.” He continued, “This procedure allows us to eliminate the need for general anesthesia and decrease procedure and recovery time. Our team includes child life and specialized GI nursing support to create a comforting, family-friendly environment that reduces stress for both children and their families. We look forward to continuing to serve the children of Alabama with gastrointestinal issues through innovations such as sedation-free transnasal endoscopy that make care safer, easier, and more accessible."

Dr. Diana L. Montoya Melo added, "Unsedated transnasal endoscopy has been a great addition to our practice, particularly for our large EoE population. Patients and caregivers are very appreciative of having a sedation-free option for evaluation of their diseases. Families love how efficient the process is, and how in less than 30 mins they can be evaluated, be present during the evaluation, and return to their normal lives without missing school or work.”

EvoEndo is excited to continue expanding sedation-free TNE with the EvoEndo System across the nation. CEO Jonathan Hartmann stated, “We are delighted that Children’s of Alabama is making this patient-friendly alternative to sedated endoscopy available. The work that Drs. CaJacob and Montoya are doing is outstanding. They are helping families and patients by providing this clinically and scientifically advanced treatment option that enables them to spend less time in the hospital and more time participating in school, sports, and family activities.”

About Children’s of Alabama

Since 1911, Children’s of Alabama has provided specialized medical care for ill and injured children. Ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s serves patients from every county in Alabama and nearly every state. Primary medical care is provided in more than a dozen communities across central Alabama. Children’s is the only health system in Alabama dedicated solely to the care and treatment of children. It is a private, not-for-profit medical center that serves as the teaching hospital for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) pediatric medicine, surgery, psychiatry, research, and residency programs. The medical staff consists of UAB faculty and Children’s full-time physicians as well as private practicing community physicians.

About EvoEndo

EvoEndo is the only medical device company dedicated to pediatric (age 5+) gastroenterology patients and designed the EvoEndo Single-Use Endoscopy System for small anatomy and sedation-free procedures.

At EvoEndo, we achieve big things through small scopes. Our ultra-slim technology unleashes the potential of sedation-free endoscopy to improve the lives of patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

The EvoEndo® Model LE Gastroscope is intended for the visualization of the upper digestive tract in adults and pediatric patients, specifically for the observation, diagnosis, and endoscopic treatment of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenal bulb in patients over the age of five. The gastroscope is a sterile, single-use device and can be inserted orally or transnasally. The EvoEndo^® Controller is intended for use with an EvoEndo^® Endoscope for endoscopic diagnosis, treatment, and video observation.

To learn more, please visit https://evoendo.com.