UH Ventures Helps Bring New Wireless Camera System into the Operating Room

A new wireless camera system developed by Lazurite in collaboration with UH Ventures is the first to receive FDA clearance for broad endoscopic applications, including arthroscopy. The ArthroFree® Wireless Camera System is a significant advancement in minimally invasive procedures.

James E. Voos, MD, Chair, UH Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Jack and Mary Herrick Distinguished Chair in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, President-elect of the NFL Physician’s Society, and Head Team Physician, Cleveland Browns, and Jacob Calcei, MD, UH orthopedic sports medicine physician and shoulder surgeon, performed groundbreaking surgeries using the technology on two patients with ACL injuries.

UH's study on the ArthroFree System pointed to greater operating room efficiency, cost savings, improved safety and reduced sterilization requirements due to fewer cords and cables. The proprietary low-heat, high-power light engine technology also decreases the risks of burns and fires in the operating room.