Gastro Concepts

Gastro Concepts manufactures Air Assist™, an FDA-cleared, single-use medical device designed to enhance colonoscopy procedures. The device creates a reversible, gentle seal between the colonoscope and the anal opening, maintaining optimal insufflation and colonic distance throughout the procedure. Air Assist™ addresses a critical procedural challenge: uncontrolled air and CO₂ escape, which commonly causes colon collapse, prolonging procedures and increasing patient risk. Traditional methods—manual buttock pressure and patient repositioning—are physically demanding, ineffective, and distract clinical staff from critical tasks. Made from medical-grade silicone with ISO 10993 biocompatibility certification, Air Assist™ is compatible with both adult and pediatric endoscopes. The device features simple manual control, requires no technical skill, and is immediately reversible, allowing endoscopists and technicians to manage colonic distension on demand. Clinical evidence supports that adequate colonic distension improves Adenoma Detection Rates (ADR), a key quality metric in gastroenterology. Air Assist™ reduces procedure time, improves visualization for diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy, minimizes staff ergonomic strain, and enhances overall patient safety and procedural efficiency.