Abstract: A surgical imaging system includes a scope having an optic element aligned at a first inclination angle defining a native perspective. An image sensor is configured to capture source image data in a field of view transmitted through the optic element. A controller is configured to control the capture of source image data at the native perspective at the first inclination angle. The controller further selects a first subset of the source image including a first portion of the field of view simulating a second inclination angle and selectively outputs modified source image data and the first image data to a display screen.

Abstract: A surgical control system is in communication with a plurality of surgical devices. In operation, the surgical devices broadcast device data including messages indicative of at least one of a control state and a detected condition associated with the operation of each of the plurality of surgical devices via a communication bus in communication with a plurality of device controllers of the plurality of surgical devices. Image data is captured demonstrating a surgical site and a surgery status is identified in response to the image data. Aggregate data is generated, including the surgery status and the device data, in a packet. The aggregate data is communicated over the communication bus.

Abstract: A surgical control system in communication with a plurality of surgical devices includes a surgical pump configured to control a flow of surgical fluid to an operating site. A camera apparatus of the plurality of surgical devices is configured to capture image data depicting a surgical site. A system controller is configured to capture image data demonstrating the surgical site, identify a visibility metric of the image data, and determine a control setting for the surgical pump in response to visibility metric below a visibility threshold.

Abstract: A surgical control system in communication with a plurality of surgical devices includes a surgical pump configured to control a flow of surgical fluid to an operating site. A camera apparatus of the plurality of surgical devices is configured to capture image data depicting a surgical site. A system controller is configured to capture image data demonstrating the surgical site, identify a visibility metric of the image data, and determine a control setting for the surgical pump in response to visibility metric below a visibility threshold.

Abstract: A surgical imaging system includes at least one camera apparatus having a camera body including an image sensor configured to capture image data in a field of view. A scope extends along a longitudinal axis from the camera body. A camera orientation sensor is in connection with the camera apparatus. The camera orientation sensor detects a camera orientation of the camera apparatus. A scope orientation sensor detects a scope orientation of the scope relative to the camera body. A controller monitors the camera orientation and the scope orientation. In response to a change in the scope orientation relative to the camera orientation, the controller updates a rotation of the field of view of the image data.

Abstract: A surgical camera system includes a camera with at least one sensor configured to capture image data comprising a first range of wavelengths and a second range of wavelengths. An excitation light source emits an excitation emission at an excitation wavelength. A controller is in communication with the at least one sensor of the camera. The controller is configured to process the image data from the at least one sensor and detect at least one fluorescent portion of the image data in response to a fluorescent emission generated by a fluorescent agent in the second range of wavelengths. The controller is further configured to generate enhanced image data demonstrating the at least one fluorescent portion of the surgical implement in the image data.

Abstract: A method for color correction in a camera system having a camera, a light source and a controller, the method comprising: setting a first light source drive current level; performing a first white balance operation and obtaining at least one of red gain, blue gain and green gain values corresponding to the first light source drive current level; setting a second light source drive current level different than the first light source drive current level; performing a second white balance operation and obtaining at least one of red gain, blue gain and green gain values corresponding to the second light source drive current level; and determining a relationship between light source current levels and at least one of red gain, blue gain and green gain values using the obtained at least one of red gain, blue gain and green gain values corresponding to the first and second light source drive current levels.

Abstract: A camera system having a camera head with at least one button; a camera control unit coupleable to the camera head, the camera unit having a network port for receiving requests or information from a remote user; a monitor coupleable to the camera control unit for displaying images from the camera head and information from the camera control unit; the at least one camera head button being configurable by the camera control unit to have a first function and reconfigurable by the camera control unit to have a second function upon receipt of a request or information from a remote user.

Abstract: A method for color correction in a camera system having a camera, a light source and a controller, the method comprising: setting a first light source drive current level; performing a first white balance operation and obtaining at least one of red gain, blue gain and green gain values corresponding to the first light source drive current level; setting a second light source drive current level different than the first light source drive current level; performing a second white balance operation and obtaining at least one of red gain, blue gain and green gain values corresponding to the second light source drive current level; and determining a relationship between light source current levels and at least one of red gain, blue gain and green gain values using the obtained at least one of red gain, blue gain and green gain values corresponding to the first and second light source drive current levels.

Abstract: A camera system having a camera head with at least one button; a camera control unit coupleable to the camera head, the camera unit having a network port for receiving requests or information from a remote user; a monitor coupleable to the camera control unit for displaying images from the camera head and information from the camera control unit; the at least one camera head button being configurable by the camera control unit to have a first function and reconfigurable by the camera control unit to have a second function upon receipt of a request or information from a remote user.

Abstract: An imaging system having at least two surgical systems, each surgical system having a camera control unit with a network port; a camera head coupled to the camera control unit; and a monitor coupled to the camera control unit; a network is coupled to the network port of each camera control unit; and a server is coupled to the network, the server having a storage device with a user database and a case database; and wherein the server is configured as a web server to provide data, video and images from the camera control units to users connected to the network.

Abstract: A camera system having a camera head with at least one button; a camera control unit coupleable to the camera head, the camera unit having a network port for receiving requests or information from a remote user; a monitor coupleable to the camera control unit for displaying images from the camera head and information from the camera control unit; the at least one camera head button being configurable by the camera control unit to have a first function and reconfigurable by the camera control unit to have a second function upon receipt of a request or information from a remote user.

Abstract: A rotation mechanism (rotating device) that can be easily accessed by the surgeon's finger to rotate an endoscope or similar instrument. The rotation mechanism is a device/component with a “starfish” configuration, which can be attached to the endoscope/arthroscope just distal to the eyepiece (or to an alternate attachment to a camera). The starfish component has a plurality of projections that extend radially from the endoscope axis, and beyond the diameter of the mechanism on the camera head that grasps the arthroscope eyecup. The projections can be easily accessed by the surgeon's finger to rotate the endoscope.

Abstract: A system for graphically generating operative notes, the system having a processor; an input device coupled to the processor; a display device coupled to the processor; and a memory system coupled to the processor, the memory system having graphical representations of at least one of the group consisting of anatomical structures, diagnoses, and medical procedures; text descriptions corresponding to the graphical representations; and instructions executable on the processor for: displaying the graphical representations on the display device for a user to select; receiving selected graphical representations from the user; using text corresponding to the selected graphical representations to generate text for operative notes; and allowing the user to edit the generated text using the input device.

Abstract: A camera system having a camera head with at least one button; a camera control unit coupleable to the camera head, the camera unit having a network port for receiving requests or information from a remote user; a monitor coupleable to the camera control unit for displaying images from the camera head and information from the camera control unit; the at least one camera head button being configurable by the camera control unit to have a first function and reconfigurable by the camera control unit to have a second function upon receipt of a request or information from a remote user.

Abstract: An imaging system having at least two surgical systems, each surgical system having a camera control unit with a network port; a camera head coupled to the camera control unit; and a monitor coupled to the camera control unit; a network is coupled to the network port of each camera control unit; and a server is coupled to the network, the server having a storage device with a user database and a case database; and wherein the server is configured as a web server to provide data, video and images from the camera control units to users connected to the network.

Abstract: An arthroscopic surgery sheath system having: a body for insertion of an instrument; an insertion portion coupled to the body; a valve coupled to the insertion portion; a tube coupled to the valve; and a microelectromechanical sensor positioned inside the valve or the tube for measurement of at least one characteristic of a fluid inside of the tube; wherein the sensor is configured to transmit measurement information.

Abstract: An endoscopic camera system having an imaging device for taking images during an exposure period at a predetermined number of frames per second; an illumination system for providing light for the imaging device; and an illumination controller that supplies a drive current to the illumination system, the illumination controller altering the drive current to the illumination system so light is only provided for a portion of each image frame corresponding to the exposure period and for a second portion of each frame outside of the exposure period.

Abstract: An endoscope is described in which the diameter of the image relay assembly is less than that of the objective lens assembly. An endoscope sheath is also described for sheathing the endoscope and housing or directing optical fibers for use in illuminating the endoscope view of view. An endoscope-sheath system is further described comprising the combination of the endoscope and the endoscope sheath in eccentric alignment to reduce fluid flow impedance between the two.

Abstract: An endoscope is described in which the diameter of the image relay assembly is less than that of the objective lens assembly. An endoscope sheath is also described for sheathing the endoscope and housing or directing optical fibers for use in illuminating the endoscope view of view. An endoscope-sheath system is further described comprising the combination of the endoscope and the endoscope sheath.