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Scope of this Product Comparison

This Product Comparison covers diagnostic and operating arthroscopes; the chart also lists compatible light

sources. Other endoscopes are covered in the following Product Comparisons:

Bronchoscopes, Flexible; Video

Colonoscopes; Sigmoidoscopes

Duodenoscopes; Gastroscopes; Choledochoscopes; Video Systems, Endoscopic, IngestibleCameras

Laparoscopes

Video Endoscopy Systems

These devices are also called: articular cavity endoscopes.

Purpose

Arthroscopes are telescopic devices that enable visualization and

therapeutic treatment of the interior of a joint (e.g., knee, shoulder,

wrist, elbow, hip, ankle). They are used by physicians to facilitate the

diagnosis and/or treatment of a wide variety of joint diseases and

injuries. As a minimally invasive surgical procedure, arthroscopy is

less traumatic than arthrotomy (open-joint surgery) and usually

results in a shorter recovery time.

Principles of operation

An arthroscope consists of a magnifying-lens system sealed within a rigid tube and is available in two basic

optical designs: the rod-lens system and the single-image fiber system. The rod-lens system employs long, rodlike

lenses separated by small spaces, permitting small scope diameters and providing a brighter image than that with

the single-image fiber system. Single-image fiber systems are even narrower in diameter (1 to 2.7 mm versus 4 to

6.5 mm) and consist of one image-transmitting fiber bundle rather than separate lenses. The smaller diameter of

single-image fiber systems enables the arthroscopist to view hard-to-reach parts of the knee and to examine small joints such as the wrist or ankle.

In both designs, the lens system is surrounded by optical fibers

that transmit light to the interior of the joint from a distant source. In

most cases, the intensity of the light source can be adjusted for direct

viewing or viewing with video systems. (For more detailed

information, see the Product Comparison titled Light Sources,

Fiberoptic.)

Arthroscopes generally provide a field of view similar to that of the

Comprehensive of Biomedical Engineering Site (www.dezmed.com

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Figure 1. Triangulation method of arthroscopy

human eye— between 70° and 100°. Most manufacturers offer arthroscopes with a number of viewing angles

(directions of view). Many arthroscopists prefer a 30° direction of view because it increases the area that can be

visualized while maintaining forward orientation as the scope is rotated about its longitudinal axis. Most

arthroscopes use video cameras that attach to the eyepiece to view and document the procedure. The camera

houses charge-coupled devices that convert the image produced at the eyepiece to a digital electronic signal.

Once the arthroscope is inserted into the joint (often through a working sleeve or

sheath), irrigation valves, which may be

components of the sleeve or the scope, allow

the joint to be distended and/or lavaged with

saline solution, washing out blood and debris

and allowing for better viewing.

There are two basic techniques for

performing arthroscopic surgery. One method

uses an operating arthroscope with an

instrument channel, which allows tools to be

passed down the optical line of the

arthroscope. This technique is useful when it is

difficult to enter a joint from a second or third portal. The other method, called the triangulation method, involves

inserting a diagnostic arthroscope through one portal while the operating instrument is inserted through a second

portal. This method allows for a greater variety of approaches than is possible with an operating arthroscope.

Reported problems

As with any surgical procedure, there is a risk of infection or introduction of foreign particles. Skin

microorganisms can enter the joint, especially during trocar insertion, and subsequent joint infections could

present serious complications.

Major contraindications to arthroscopy include sepsis (generalized infection), blood-clotting disorders, and

restricted joint motion. Hemarthrosis (blood entering the joint or its synovial cavity) is a complication that can betreated by aspirating the blood from the joint. Other complications include breakage of surgical instruments

inside the joint, lethal air embolism, subcutaneous emphysema, effusions, adhesions, reflex sympathetic

dystrophy, and cardiovascular and neurologic problems.

Use of optical catheter systems for arthroscopic evaluation and treatment of the knee in an office setting may

compromise visual acuity, resulting in missed or incorrect diagnoses (Meister et al. 1996). The optical catheter has

been a popular choice due to its compact size and relatively low cost.

Purchase considerations

ECRI Institute recommendations

Included in the accompanying comparison chart are ECRI Institute’s recommendations for minimum

performance requirements for arthroscopes; recommended specifications have been categorized into one group—

general arthroscopes. The general category covers both diagnostic and operating arthroscopes.

Compatibility with existing and future equipment should be taken into account. Standard arthroscopes should

permit connection to all common models of camera heads, and video arthroscopes should preferably be

compatible not only with the facility’s current video processors but with more recent processor models offered by

the same manufacturer. Additionally, the manufacturer should make available a sufficient variety of light guides

to permit connection to all common light source designs.


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Hospitals should carefully consider the reprocessing methods approved by the scope manufacturer. The wider

the variety of options, the better the hospital may be able to effectively manage its inventory. While

glutaraldehyde and EtO are commonly approved agents, hospitals may wish to strongly consider scopes that are

also compatible with autoclaving and other fast sterilization methods.

Assessing factors that affect image usefulness (e.g., resolution, color reproduction, field of view) is highly

subjective. Therefore, ECRI Institute recommends trialing arthroscopes to allow surgeons to directly compareperceived performance. When performing such trials, hospitals should standardize all other equipment,

including monitors, video processors, light sources and guides, and signal format, to ensure that the only variable

under consideration is the scope’s performance.

Other considerations

Accessory equipment includes electrosurgical and shaver accessories as well as various mechanical cutting and

grasping instruments. Purchasers should consider buying arthroscopes and accessories from the same

manufacturer to ensure compatibility.

Stage of development

With the incorporation of fiberoptic light cables and improvements in lens systems, the arthroscope has

become more streamlined and refined, enabling less traumatic and more advanced procedures; these

improvements have also enabled the arthroscopist to examine smaller joints such as the temporomandibular joint.

New instruments allow for fewer complications and higher success rates with current techniques. Increased

miniaturization of the arthroscope and refinement of instruments and techniques are continuing.

Arthroscopy is being performed more widely in the outpatient arena as surgeons become more comfortable

with arthroscopic techniques and as instruments become smaller and less expensive.

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Supplier information

AED

Advanced Endoscopy Devices Inc [360637]

22134 Sherman Way

Canoga Park, CA 91303

Phone: (818) 227-2720 Fax: (818) 227-2724

Internet: http://www.aed.md

E-mail: [email protected]

AESCULAP

Aesculap AG & Co KG [139214]

Am Aesculap-Platz Postfach 40

Tuttlingen D-78532

Germany

Phone: 49 (7461) 950 Fax: 49 (7461) 952600

Internet: http://www.aesculap.de


Aesculap Inc [101658]

3773 Corporate Pkwy

Center Valley, PA 18034

Phone: (610) 797-9300, (800) 258-1946 Fax: (610) 791-6880

Internet: http://www.aesculapusa.com


Aesculap Japan Co Ltd [186629]

Hongo TS Building 2-38-16 Hongo Bunkyo-ku

Tokyo 113-0033

Japan

Phone: 81 (3) 38142525 Fax: 81 (3) 56847080

Internet: http://www.bbraun.co.jp


B Braun Medical Ltd [305573]

Thorncliffe Park

Sheffield S35 2PW

EnglandPhone: 44 (114) 2259000 Fax: 44 (114) 2259111

Internet: http://www.bbraun.co.uk


CANADA ENDOSCOPE

Canada Endoscope Corp [377686]

160 Konrad Crescent Unit 4

Markham ON L3R 9T9

Canada


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Phone: (905) 479-2277, (800) 563-2907 Fax: (905) 479-6495

Internet: http://www.canadaendoscope.ca


EFER

EFER [177016]

Zone Industrielle Athelia 1La Ciotat Cedex F-13705

France

Phone: 33 (4) 42715101 Fax: 33 (4) 42833325

Internet: http://www.efer.com


ENDO OF SHENYANG

Endoscope Ltd Co of Shenyang University Endoscope [291543]

No 176 Lianhe Road Dadong District

Shenyang 110044

People’s Republic of China

Phone: 86 (24) 88908788 Fax: 86 (24) 88325910

Internet: http://www.china-endoscope.com E-mail: [email protected]

HANS HERMANN

Hans Hermann GmbH [332067]

Wuerttemberger Strasse 26

Fridingen D-78567

Germany

Phone: 49 (7463) 99670 Fax: 49 (7463) 996750

Internet: http://www.hermann-medizintechnik.de


HI-TEC

Hi-TEC Medical GmbH [248698]

Industrie-Strasse 7

Tuttlingen D-78532

Germany

Phone: 49 (7461) 94690 Fax: 49 (7461) 946916

Internet: http://www.hitecmedical.de


KARLHEINZ HINZE

Karl-Heinz Hinze Optoengineering GmbH & Co [282461]

Kieler Strasse 464-470

Hamburg D-22525

GermanyPhone: 49 (40) 542590 Fax: 49 (40) 543573

Internet: http://www.hinze-opto.de


LINVATEC

Linvatec Corp [226512]

11311 Concept Blvd

Largo, FL 33773

Phone: (727) 392-6464, (800) 237-0169 Fax: (727) 399-5256


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Internet: http://www.conmed.com/linvatec.pht


MAHE\RG Medical

MAHE Barthelmes Medizintechnik GmbH [286788]

Friedrich-Woehler-Strasse 10

Emmingen D-78576Germany

Phone: 49 (7465) 92750 Fax: 49 (7465) 927529

Internet: http://www.mahe-med.de


MAHE International Inc [298390]

468 Craighead St

Nashville, TN 37204

Phone: (615) 269-7256, (800) 294-7946 Fax: (615) 269-4605

Internet: http://www.maheinternational.com


MAHE Medical Technology Co Ltd [340682]1/412 Gardenhome Village Phaholyothin Rd Kukod Lamlukke

Pathumthani 12130

Thailand

Phone: 66 (2) 9936769 Fax: 66 (2) 9936778

OLYMPUS

Olympus America Inc [276750]

2 Corporate Center Dr PO Box 9058

Melville, NY 11747-9058

Phone: (631) 844-5000, (800) 645-8160 Fax: (631) 844-5442

Internet: http://www.olympusamerica.com


Olympus (Europa) GmbH [155981]

Wendenstrasse 14-18 Postfach 104908

Hamburg D-20097

Germany

Phone: 49 (40) 237735401 Fax: 49 (40) 23773656

Internet: http://www.olympus-europa.com


Olympus Optical Co (UK) Ltd [320553]

2-8 Honduras Street

London EC1Y O7X

EnglandPhone: 44 (20) 72532772 Fax: 44 (20) 72516330

Internet: http://www.olympus.co.uk


PRECISION OPTICS

Precision Optics Corp [169370]

22 E Broadway

Gardner, MA 01440-3338

Phone: (978) 630-1800, (800) 447-2812 Fax: (978) 630-1487


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REMA

REMA Medizintechnik GmbH [160182]

In Breiten 10

Duerbheim D-78589Germany

Phone: 49 (7424) 4064 Fax: 49 (7424) 501590

Internet: http://www.rema-surgery.com


SMITH NEPHEW

Smith & Nephew Endoscopy (UK) [344552]

Endoscopy House Cardinal Park Godmanchester

Huntingdon PE29 2SN

England

Phone: 44 (1480) 423200 Fax: 44 (1480) 423201

Internet: http://www.smith-nephew.com/uk

Smith & Nephew Inc Endoscopy [270765]

150 Minuteman Rd

Andover, MA 01810-1031

Phone: (978) 749-1000, (800) 343-5717 Fax: (978) 749-1599

Internet: http://www.endo.smith-nephew.com


Smith & Nephew Ltd (Hong Kong) [289996]

13/Fl Grandtech Centre Unit 1318 8 On Ping Street Siu Lek Yuen Shatin

New Territories

People’s Republic of China

Phone: 852 26487700 Fax: 852 26487282Internet: http://www.smith-nephew.com


SOPRO-COMEG

SOPRO-COMEG [399024]

Zone d'Activites Athelia IV avenue des Genevriers

La Ciotat Cedex F-13705

France

Phone: 33 (4) 42980101 Fax: 33 (4) 42717690

Internet: http://www.sopro.acteongroup.com

SOPRO-COMEG [452355]

124 Gaither Dr Suite 140Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

Phone: , (866) 717-6776 Fax: (856) 222-4726

Internet: http://www.sopro-comeg.com


KARL STORZ

Karl Storz Endoscopy-America Inc [102159]

600 Corporate Pointe

Culver City, CA 90230-7600


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Phone: (310) 338-8100, (800) 421-0837 Fax: (310) 410-5527, (800) 321-1304

Internet: http://www.karlstorz.com


Karl Storz GmbH & Co KG [152361]

Postfach 230

Tuttlingen D-78503Germany

Phone: 49 (7461) 7080 Fax: 49 (7461) 708105

Internet: http://www.karlstorz.com


STRYKER ENDOSCOPY

Stryker Endoscopy [107536]

5900 Optical Ct

San Jose, CA 95138

Phone: (408) 754-2000, (800) 624-4422 Fax: (408) 754-2503, (800) 729-2917

Internet: http://www.strykerendo.com


Stryker (S) Pte Ltd [307324]

1 Maritime Square #10-39 Harbourfront Centre

Singapore 099253

Republic of Singapore

Phone: 65 63776515 Fax: 65 62722464

Internet: http://www.stryker.com


RICHARD WOLF

Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp [102126]

353 Corporate Woods Pkwy

Vernon Hills, IL 60061-3110Phone: (847) 913-1113, (800) 323-9653 Fax: (847) 913-1488

Internet: http://www.richardwolfusa.com


Richard Wolf GmbH [161114]

Postfach 1164

Knittlingen D-75434

Germany

Phone: 49 (7043) 350 Fax: 49 (7043) 35300

Internet: http://www.richard-wolf.com


Richard Wolf UK Ltd [366841]Waterside Way Wimbledon

London SW17 0HB

England

Phone: 44 (20) 89447447 Fax: 44 (20) 89441311

Internet: http://www.richardwolf.uk.com


Richard Wolf France Sarl [366842]

rue Daniel Berger Zone d'Activites la Neuvillette


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Reims F-51100

France

Phone: 33 (3) 26780289 Fax: 33 (3) 26876033

Internet: http://www.richard-wolf.com


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MODEL ECRI INSTITUTE'SRECOMMENDEDSPECIFICATIONS1

AED AESCULAP AESCULAP

General Arthroscopes 5700A : 5700B : 5700C :

5700W

PE 182A : PE 202A PE 484A : PE 524A

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide, except USA Worldwide, except USAFDA CLEARANCE Yes No NoCE MARK (MDD) Not specified Yes YesTYPE Diagnostic/operating Diagnostic Diagnostic Diagnostic

Diameter, mm 5 : 4 : 2.7 : 1.9 2.7 4Insertion length withsleeve, mm

90 : 140 : 155 : 180 Not specified 92

OPTICSLens configuration Rod lens Rod lens Rod lensDirection of view, ° 0, 30, or 70 0, 12, 25, 30, 45, 70, 90 0 : 30 0 : 70Field of view, ° 70-100 70, 90, 105, 120, 155 92 : 97 90 : 90

SLEEVE Yes Yes YesOutside diameter, mm 2.2 : 3 : 4 : 5.5 3.8 6Irrigation valves 1, 2 2 : 1 2 : 1Locking system Bayonet mounting Bayonet mounting Bayonet mounting, 1-click

couplingIRRIGATION FLOW,mL/min

250-350 Not specified 360

COMPATIBLE LIGHTSOURCES

All common models ACMI, Dyonics, Olympus,Pilling, Storz, Stryker, Weck,Wolf, Zimmer

ACMI, Aesculap, BritishStandard, HSW, Olympus,Storz, Winter, Wolf


DOCUMENTATIONOPTIONS

Yes Yes Yes

RECOMMENDEDREPROCESSING

All common methods;autoclavable preferred

Glutaraldehyde, EtO,STERIS, STERRAD,autoclave

Glutaraldehyde, EtO,autoclave


PURCHASEINFORMATION

List price $800 Not specified Not specifiedWarranty 1 year 3 years 6 months 6 monthsDelivery time, ARO 2-4 weeks Not specified Not specifiedNumber sold Not specified Not specified Not specified

Year first sold Not specified 1997 Not specifiedFiscal year January to December Not specified Not specified

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Adapts to all sheathsystems; C-mount, othervideo mounts, and universalarthroscopes available.

None specified. Sleeves with 1 or 2 rotatingstopcocks, autoclave tipsheath available;repair/exchange program.

LAST UPDATED July 2007 August 2005 August 2005Supplier Footnotes 1These recommendations

are the opinions of ECRIInstitute's technologyexperts. ECRI Instituteassumes no liability fordecisions made based onthis data.

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MODEL AESCULAP AESCULAP AESCULAP AESCULAPPE 485A PE 505A PE 514A PE 525A

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide, except USA Worldwide, except USA Worldwide, except USA Worldwide, except USAFDA CLEARANCE No No No NoCE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes YesTYPE Diagnostic Diagnostic Diagnostic Diagnostic

Diameter, mm 4 4 4 4Insertion length withsleeve, mm

115 115 92 115

OPTICSLens configuration Rod lens Rod lens Rod lens Rod lensDirection of view, ° 0 30 30 70Field of view, ° 100 102 93 102

SLEEVE Yes Yes Yes YesOutside diameter, mm 6 6 6 6Irrigation valves 2 : 1 2 2 : 1 2 : 1Locking system Bayonet mounting, 1-click

couplingBayonet mounting, 1-clickcoupling

Bayonet mounting, 1-clickcoupling

Bayonet mounting, 1-clickcoupling

IRRIGATION FLOW,

mL/min

360 360 360 360







Yes Yes Yes Yes






PURCHASEINFORMATION

List price Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specifiedWarranty 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 monthsDelivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specifiedNumber sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Year first sold Not specified 1995 1987 Not specifiedFiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Sleeves with 1 or 2 rotatingstopcocks, autoclave tipsheath available;repair/exchange program.

Sleeves with 2 rotatingstopcocks, autoclave tipsheath available;repair/exchange program.

Sleeves with 1 or 2 rotatingstopcocks, autoclave tipsheath available;repair/exchange program.

Sleeves with 1 or 2 rotatingstopcocks, autoclave tipsheath available;repair/exchange program.

LAST UPDATED August 2005 August 2005 August 2005 August 2005Supplier Footnotes

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MODEL AESCULAP CANADA ENDOSCOPE EFER ENDO OF SHENYANGPE 544A : PE 545A CE 0004-A, 2504-A, 3004-

A, 4504-A, 7004-A, 0027-A,

3027-A

AW 2000P : AW 3000P : AY4030P

ShenDa J0230 : J0270 :J02000

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide, except USA Worldwide Worldwide ChinaFDA CLEARANCE No Not specified Yes NoCE MARK (MDD) Yes Not specified Yes NoTYPE Diagnostic Diagnostic Diagnostic Diagnostic/operating

Diameter, mm 4 2.7, 4 2 : 3 : 4 4Insertion length withsleeve, mm

92 : 115 120, 180 76 : 85 : 183 175

OPTICSLens configuration Rod lens Rod lens Rod lens : Self-focus : Self-

focusRod lens

Direction of view, ° 45 0, 25, 30, 45, 70 0 : 0 : 30 30 : 70 : 0Field of view, ° 93 : 95 80-106 120 65

SLEEVE Yes Yes Optional YesOutside diameter, mm 6 3.5, 5.5 2.6 : 3.8 : 5.5 5.1Irrigation valves 2 : 1 1.2 2 2

Locking system Bayonet mounting, 1-clickcoupling

Bayonet mounting Bayonet mounting Self-locking collar

IRRIGATION FLOW,mL/min

360 Not specified Not specified Not specified



ACMI, Applitech, Dyonics,Olympus, Pilling, Storz,Stryker, Wolf, Zimmer

Compatible with all light-source types

Storz, Wolf


Yes Yes Yes Yes




Glutaraldehyde, EtO,STERRAD

EtO

PURCHASEINFORMATION

List price Not specified Not specified Not specified $580 : $580 : $500Warranty 6 months 1 year 1 year 1 yearDelivery time, ARO Not specified 1 week Not specified 40 days

Number sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified Year first sold Not specified 1998 Not specified 1982Fiscal year Not specified November to October Not specified January to December

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Sleeves with 1 or 2 rotatingstopcocks, autoclave tipsheath available;repair/exchange program.

None specified. None specified. None specified.

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MODEL HANS HERMANN HI-TEC KARL STORZ KARL STORZH84-017-000 : H84-040-070 Arthroscope 28005 BA/CA 28031 BA

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide WorldwideFDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes YesCE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes YesTYPE Diagnostic Diagnostic/operating Diagnostic/operating Diagnostic/operating

Diameter, mm 4 : 2.7 : 1.7 2.7, 4; varies 4 6.5Insertion length withsleeve, mm

175 Varies 300 350

OPTICSLens configuration Rod lens Rod lens Rod lens Rod lensDirection of view, ° 0 : 30 : 70 0, 30, 70 30, 70 30Field of view, ° 95, 105 Not specified 90-110 Full screen

SLEEVE Optional Yes Yes YesOutside diameter, mm 5.5 : 3.5 : 2.5 Varies 4 8Irrigation valves 1 or 2 Not specified 1 2Locking system Bayonet mounting Not specified Bayonet mounting Continuous-flow sheath,

bayonet mountingIRRIGATION FLOW,

mL/min

Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified


ACMI, Dyonics, Olympus,Pilling, Storz, Stryker, Weck,Wolf

All ACMI, Dyonics, Olympus,Pilling, Storz, Stryker, Weck,Wolf, Zimmer

ACMI, Dyonics, Olympus,Pilling, Storz, Stryker, Weck,Wolf, Zimmer


Yes Yes Yes Yes



Autoclave Glutaraldehyde, EtO,autoclave


PURCHASEINFORMATION

List price Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specifiedWarranty 1 year 1 year 3 years 3 yearsDelivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specifiedNumber sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Year first sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specifiedFiscal year January to December Not specified January to December January to December

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. None specified. Hip arthroscopy scope. Hip arthroscopy scope.LAST UPDATED November 2002 July 2007 July 2007 July 2007Supplier Footnotes

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MODEL KARL STORZ KARL STORZ KARL STORZ KARL STORZ28208 BA 28300 BA, CA 28305 AA, BA 28728 BWA

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide WorldwideFDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes YesCE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes YesTYPE Diagnostic/operating Diagnostic/operating Diagnostic/operating Diagnostic/operating

Diameter, mm 2.7 2.4 1.9 4Insertion length withsleeve, mm

110 100 65 120

OPTICSLens configuration Rod lens Rod lens Rod lens Rod lensDirection of view, ° 30 30, 70 0, 30 30Field of view, ° 75 75 90-110 90-110

SLEEVE Optional Optional Optional OptionalOutside diameter, mm 3.5 3.2 2.5 6Irrigation valves 1 1 1 2Locking system Bayonet mounting Bayonet mounting, strobel

lockingBayonet mounting Autolock sheath

IRRIGATION FLOW,

mL/min








Yes Yes Yes Yes



STERIS, STERRAD, EtO,autoclave



PURCHASEINFORMATION

List price Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specifiedWarranty 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 yearsDelivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specifiedNumber sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Year first sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specifiedFiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Extended eyepiece. None specified. None specified. Forward oblique; 12 cmscope.LAST UPDATED July 2007 July 2007 July 2007 July 2007Supplier Footnotes

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MODEL KARL STORZ KARL STORZ KARLHEINZ HINZE KARLHEINZ HINZE28731 AWA, BWA, CWA,FWA, DA

28834 AWA, BWA, CWA,DA

MEDICASCOPE Micro- Arthroscope

MEDICASCOPE Standard Arthroscope

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide, except USA Worldwide, except USAFDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes No NoCE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes YesTYPE Diagnostic/operating Diagnostic/operating Diagnostic Diagnostic

Diameter, mm 4 4 1.7 4 : 2.7Insertion length withsleeve, mm

180 180 107 175 : 187

OPTICSLens configuration Rod lens Rod lens Self-focus lens Rod lensDirection of view, ° 0, 30, 45, 70, 90 0, 30, 70, 90 0 0, 30, 70Field of view, ° 90-110 90-110 105 95, 110 : 90

SLEEVE Optional Optional Optional OptionalOutside diameter, mm 5.5, 6 5.5, 6 2.2 5 : 3.5Irrigation valves 1, 2 1, 2 Not specified Not specifiedLocking system Bayonet mounting, autolock

sheathBayonet mounting, autolocksheath

Not specified Not specified






All All


Yes Yes Video Video




Liquid, EtO Liquid, EtO, autoclave

PURCHASEINFORMATION

List price Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specifiedWarranty 3 years 3 years 1 year 1 yearDelivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified 1 week 1 weekNumber sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Year first sold Not specified Not specified 1992 1992

Fiscal year January to December January to December Not specified Not specifiedOTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. C-mounted scopes fortricam camera.

Sleeves with 1 or 2 fixed orrotatable stopcocks.

Sleeves with 1 or 2 fixed orrotatable stopcocks;repair/exchange program.

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MODEL LINVATEC LINVATEC LINVATEC LINVATEC1.9 mm Autoclavable Series 2.5 mm Autoclavable Series 2.9 mm Series 4 mm Series

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide WorldwideFDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes YesCE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes YesTYPE Diagnostic Diagnostic Diagnostic Diagnostic


65 72 185 180

OPTICSLens configuration Rod lens Rod lens Rod lens Rod lensDirection of view, ° 0, 30 0, 30, 70 0, 30, 44, 70 0, 30, 70Field of view, ° 60 80 105 105

SLEEVE Yes Yes Yes YesOutside diameter, mm 2.75 3.5 4, 4.7, 5.2 5.5, 5.9Irrigation valves 1 1 1, 2 1, 2Locking system Bayonet mounting J-lock QuickLatch QuickLatch


600-800 600-800 800-1,000; 1,500-1,700maximum

800-1,000; 1,500-1,700maximum


Dyonics, Linvatec, Olympus,Storz, Stryker, Wolf, others





Yes Yes Yes Yes


Glutaraldehyde, EtO,autoclave, STERIS,STERRAD



Glutaraldehyde, EtO,STERIS, STERRAD,autoclave

PURCHASEINFORMATION

List price $3,895 $3,850 $3,680 $3,410Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 2 yearsDelivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specifiedNumber sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Year first sold 2000 2000 2001 1992Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Eyecup or cartridge

designs.

Eyecup or cartridge

designs.

Eyecup or cartridge

designs.

Eyecup or cartridge

designs; T1400, T1430, andT1470 couple directly to C-mounted camera head.

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MODEL MAHE\RG Medical OLYMPUS OLYMPUS OLYMPUS Arthroscope A70940A1 : A70941A1 :

A70942A1 A70960A1 : A70961A1 : A70962A1

A70963A1


Diameter, mm 4 : 2.7 4 2.7 2.7Insertion length withsleeve, mm

176 : 145 140 140 50

OPTICSLens configuration Rod lens Rod lens Rod lens Rod lensDirection of view, ° 0, 30, 70 0, 30, 70 0, 30, 70 30Field of view, ° 85-105 115 70 70

SLEEVE Yes Optional Optional OptionalOutside diameter, mm 5.7 : 4 Not specified Not specified Not specifiedIrrigation valves 1.2 1, 2 1, 2 1, 2Locking system Self-locking collar Autolock connection Autolock connection Autolock connection

IRRIGATION FLOW,

mL/min

Not specified 560-700 560-700 560-700


ACMI, Dyonics, Olympus,Storz, Wolf

All; Olympus recommended All; Olympus recommended All; Olympus recommended


Yes Video and still images(JPEG, TIFF)

Video and still images(JPEG, TIFF)




Steam autoclavingrecommended, EtO



PURCHASEINFORMATION

List price $1,490-2,890 $4,570 $4,690 $4,570Warranty 1 year 5-year Goldtip autoclavibility

guarantee in U.S.5-year Goldtip autoclavibilityguarantee in U.S.

5-year Goldtip autoclavibilityguarantee in U.S.

Delivery time, ARO 1-4 weeks 3-5 days 3-5 days 3-5 daysNumber sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Year first sold Not specified 2001 2001 2001Fiscal year January to December April to March April to March April to March

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Sleeves with 1 or 2 rotatingstopcocks available;repair/exchange program.

QuickLock cameraconnection, repair/exchangeprogram.



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MODEL OLYMPUS OLYMPUS OLYMPUS OLYMPUS A7504A1 : A7505A1 A7506A1 : A7507A1 WA70000A1 : WA70005A1 :

WA70010A1 WA70015A1 : WA70020A1 :WA70025A1


Diameter, mm 1.9 1.9 4 2.7Insertion length withsleeve, mm

45 95 140 140

OPTICSLens configuration Fiber telescope Fiber telescope Rod lens Rod lensDirection of view, ° 0, 30 0, 30 0 : 30 : 70 0 : 30 : 70Field of view, ° 90 90 115 70

SLEEVE Optional Optional Optional OptionalOutside diameter, mm Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specifiedIrrigation valves 1, 2 1, 2 1, 2 1, 2Locking system Autolock connection Autolock connection Autolock connection Autolock connection

IRRIGATION FLOW,

mL/min

560-700 560-700 560-700 560-700


All; Olympus recommended All; Olympus recommended All; Olympus recommended All; Olympus recommended











PURCHASEINFORMATION

List price $4,970 $4,970 $4,720 $4,930Warranty 5-year Goldtip autoclavibility

guarantee in U.S.5-year Goldtip autoclavibilityguarantee in U.S.



Delivery time, ARO 3-5 days 3-5 days 3-5 days 3-5 daysNumber sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Year first sold 2001 2001 2005 2005Fiscal year April to March April to March April to March April to March

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS QuickLock cameraconnection, repair/exchangeprogram.


One-hand control, directcamera connection withintegrated light guide cable,repair/exchange program.

One-hand control, directcamera connection withintegrated light guide cable,repair/exchange program.


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MODEL OLYMPUS PRECISION OPTICS REMA RICHARD WOLFWA70021A1 5132-812 : 5132-814 :

5204-8064 mm : 2.7 mm : 1.7 mm 8476.43X

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide WorldwideFDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes YesCE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes YesTYPE Diagnostic Diagnostic Not specified Diagnostic

Diameter, mm 2.7 4 4 : 2.7 : 1.7 2.7Insertion length withsleeve, mm

95 176 Not specified 100, 115

OPTICSLens configuration Rod lens Rod lens Rod lens Panoview PlusDirection of view, ° 30 0 : 30 : 70 0 : 30 : 70 25, 70Field of view, ° 70 66 Not specified 96

SLEEVE Optional Not specified Yes YesOutside diameter, mm Not specified Not specified 2.7 : 3.2 : 5.5 4Irrigation valves 1, 2 Not specified Not specified 1Locking system Autolock connection Not specified Self-locking collar Self-locking spring-action

collar


560-700 NA Not specified 350


All; Olympus recommended Most brands ACMI, Aesculap, HSW,Olympus, Storz, Winter,Wolf, Zimmer

Olympus, Pilling, Smith &Nephew/Dyonics, Storz



Video Yes Yes



EtO, cidex Glutaraldehyde, EtO,autoclave

Autoclave, EtO,glutaraldehyde, liquid,STERIS

PURCHASEINFORMATION

List price $4,930 $1,490-1,690 Not specified $3,979Warranty 5-year Goldtip autoclavibility

guarantee in U.S.1 year 2 years 1 year

Delivery time, ARO 3-5 days Immediate 4 weeks Immediate

Number sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified Year first sold 2005 Not specified Not specified Not specifiedFiscal year April to March Not specified January to December Not specified

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS One-hand control, directcamera connection withintegrated light guide cable,repair/exchange program.

Couplers and adapters areoptional.

Sleeves with 1 or 2 fixed orrotatable stopcocks;repair/exchange program.

Uses rod lens system.

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MODEL RICHARD WOLF RICHARD WOLF RICHARD WOLF RICHARD WOLF8672.4XX 8860.43X 8871.402 8880.5XX



180 120 78 170

OPTICSLens configuration Panoview Plus Panoview Plus Panoview Plus Panoview PlusDirection of view, ° 0, 30, 70 5, 25 25 0, 25, 45, 70Field of view, ° 96 96 96 96

SLEEVE Yes Yes Yes YesOutside diameter, mm 4 2.8 3, 3.5 5.6, 6.0, 6.3, 6.6Irrigation valves 1 2 1 1, 2Locking system Self-locking spring-action

collarSelf-locking spring-actioncollar

Self-locking spring-actioncollar

Qui-Connect, self-lockingspring-action collar

IRRIGATION FLOW,

mL/min

350 Not specified Not specified Not specified







Yes Yes Yes Yes






PURCHASEINFORMATION

List price $4,779 $4,195 $4,075 $3,708Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 yearDelivery time, ARO Immediate Immediate Immediate ImmediateNumber sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Year first sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specifiedFiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Uses rod lens system. Uses rod lens system. Uses rod lens system. Uses rod lens system.LAST UPDATED July 2007 July 2007 July 2007 July 2007Supplier Footnotes

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MODEL RICHARD WOLF RICHARD WOLF RICHARD WOLF RICHARD WOLF8882.4XX 8883.4XX 8883.X73 8885.4XX


Diameter, mm 5 4 4 4Insertion length withsleeve, mm

180 170 170 180

OPTICSLens configuration Panoview 3 Direct couple Direct couple Panoview 3Direction of view, ° 25, 70 30, 70 30 0, 25, 70Field of view, ° 115 100 85 115

SLEEVE Yes Yes Yes YesOutside diameter, mm 6.3, 6.6 5.6, 6.0, 6.3, 6.6 4 5.6, 6.0, 6.3, 6.6Irrigation valves 2 1, 2 1, 2 1, 2Locking system Qui-Connect, self-locking

spring-action collarQui-Connect, self-lockingspring-action collar

Self-locking spring-actioncollar

Qui-Connect, self-lockingspring-action collar

IRRIGATION FLOW,

mL/min








Yes Yes Yes Yes



Autoclave, EtO Autoclave, EtO Autoclave, EtO,glutaraldehyde, liquid,STERIS

PURCHASEINFORMATION

List price $3,947 $4,191 $4,191 $4,310Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 yearDelivery time, ARO Immediate Immediate Immediate ImmediateNumber sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Year first sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specifiedFiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Uses rod lens system. None specified. None specified. Uses rod lens system.LAST UPDATED July 2007 July 2007 July 2007 July 2007Supplier Footnotes

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MODEL SMITH & NEPHEW SMITH & NEPHEW SMITH & NEPHEW SMITH & NEPHEW Arthroscope 1.9 : 2.7 : 4 Autoclavable Arthro 2.7 : 4 Autoclavable HD

VideoArthro 4 mm Autoclavable VideoArthro 4

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide WorldwideFDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes YesCE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes YesTYPE Diagnostic/operating Diagnostic/operating Diagnostic/operating Diagnostic/operating

Diameter, mm 1.9 : 2.7 : 4 2.7 : 4 4 4Insertion length withsleeve, mm

65 : 90 : 155 90 : 155 155 115

OPTICSLens configuration Rod lens, 4 mm Rod lens, sapphire distal

and proximal windowsRod lens, sapphire distaland proximal windows, 4mm

Rod lens, sapphire distaland proximal windows

Direction of view, ° 0, 30, 70 0, 30, 70 0, 30, 70 30, 70Field of view, ° 75 : 90 : 115 90 : 115 90 : 115 115

SLEEVE Optional Yes Optional YesOutside diameter, mm 2.9, 3.5, 4.5, 5.5 2.9, 4.5, 5.5 2.2, 2.9, 3.6, 4.5, 5.5 2.9, 4.5, 5.5Irrigation valves 1, 2 1, 2 1, 2 1, 2

Locking system J-lock, Storz J-lock J-lock J-lockIRRIGATION FLOW,mL/min

250 (4.5 sheath) 250 (4.5 sheath) 250 (4.5 sheath) 250 (4.5 sheath)


ACMI, Olympus, Smith &Nephew, Storz, Stryker,Weck, Wolf, Zimmer





Yes Yes Yes Yes


EtO, STERIS, STERRAD EtO, STERIS, STERRAD,steam

EtO, STERIS, STERRAD,Steam

EtO, STERIS, STERRAD,steam

PURCHASEINFORMATION

List price $3,338 $3,600 $4,500 $4,174Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 yearDelivery time, ARO 24 hr 24 hr 24 hr 24 hrNumber sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Year first sold 1978 1994 2007 2002Fiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specifiedOTHER SPECIFICATIONS Interchangeable cannula

system; repair/exchangeprogram; stainless steelconstruction with sapphiredistal window.

Direct view. Arthroscope couples directlyto camera; optimized for usewith HD video camera.

Compatible withautoclavable camera,couples directly to camerahead.


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MODEL SMITH & NEPHEW SOLOS ENDOSCOPY SOPRO-COMEG SOPRO-COMEGVideo Arthroscope 1.9 : 2.7: 4

AR8400 : AR8430 : AR8470 161 191 040 161 240 [980 : 982]

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide WorldwideFDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes YesCE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes YesTYPE Diagnostic/operating Diagnostic Diagnostic Diagnostic

Diameter, mm 1.9 : 2.7 : 4 4 1.9 2.4Insertion length withsleeve, mm

75 : 90 : 155 Not specified 73 69

OPTICSLens configuration Rod lens, 4 mm Rod lens, sapphire distal

windowRod lens Rod lens

Direction of view, ° 0, 30, 70 0 : 30 : 70 0 0 : 30, WAField of view, ° 75 : 90 : 115 105 45 98-106

SLEEVE Optional Yes Not specified Not specifiedOutside diameter, mm 2.2, 2.9, 3.6, 4.5, 5.5 Not specified 2.5 3.2, 3.8 (high flow)Irrigation valves 1, 2 1, 2 1 1Locking system J-lock Bayonet mounting Standard Standard


250 (4.5 sheath) Not specified Not specified Not specified



ACMI, Olympus, Solos,Storz, Stryker, Wolf

All common models All common models


Yes Yes Not specified Yes


EtO, STERIS, STERRAD Glutaraldehyde, steam,autoclave, EtO,

Glutaraldehyde, STERIS,STERRAD, EtO, autoclave


PURCHASEINFORMATION

List price $3,795 $2,500 $2,052 $1,946 : $1,993Warranty 1 year 1 year 2 years 2 yearsDelivery time, ARO 24 hr 1 day Not specified Not specifiedNumber sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Year first sold 1987 1987 2005 1990

Fiscal year Not specified April to March January to December January to DecemberOTHER SPECIFICATIONS Arthroscope couples directlyto camera; no independentcoupler needed; stainlesssteel construction withsapphire distal windows.

Repair in 3 days;autoclavable with renewedwarranty.

None specified. None specified.

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MODEL SOPRO-COMEG SOPRO-COMEG SOPRO-COMEG STRYKER ENDOSCOPY161 271 [770 : 772 : 775] 161 411 [800 : 802 : 803 :

805]161 412 255 342


Diameter, mm 2.7 4 4 2.3Insertion length withsleeve, mm

119 119 169 74

OPTICSLens configuration Rod lens Rod lens Rod lens Rod lensDirection of view, ° 0 : 30 : 70, WA 0 : 30 : 45 : 70, WA 70 85-120Field of view, ° 98-106 98-106 98-106 120

SLEEVE Not specified Not specified Not specified YesOutside diameter, mm 4.0 5.6, 6.5 (high flow) 5.6 3.5Irrigation valves 1, 2 1, 2 2 1, 2Locking system Standard Standard Standard Self-locking collar, speed

lock


Not specified Not specified Not specified 200


All common models All common models All common models ACMI, Smith and Nephew,Storz, Stryker, Weck, Wolf


Yes Yes Not specified Yes





Glutaraldehyde, EtO,peracetic acid, STERRAD;peracetic acid is used in theSTERIS SYSTEM 1, withanticorrosive chemicals

PURCHASEINFORMATION

List price $1,946 : $2,088 : $2,088 $1,790 : $1,922 : $1,922 :$1,922

$1,701 $4,606

Warranty 2 years 2 years 2 years 90 days

Delivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specifiedNumber sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified Year first sold 1981 1981 2005 1999Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December Not specified

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. Ready Reserverepair/exchange available.

None specified. C-mount; direct-coupleddevice; eyepiece scopes.


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MODEL STRYKER ENDOSCOPY STRYKER ENDOSCOPY502 Series 502-477, -577 Series

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide WorldwideFDA CLEARANCE Yes YesCE MARK (MDD) Yes YesTYPE Diagnostic Diagnostic

Diameter, mm 1.9, 2.7, 2.7 4Insertion length withsleeve, mm

65, 140 140, 166

OPTICSLens configuration Rod lens Rod lensDirection of view, ° 0, 30, 70 0, 30, 45, 70Field of view, ° 80, 120, 80, 120 105

SLEEVE Yes YesOutside diameter, mm 2.8, 4 5, 5.8, 6.5Irrigation valves 1, 2 1, 2Locking system J-lock, speed lock Self-locking collar, speed

lockIRRIGATION FLOW,

mL/min

100, 200 200, 500, 900


ACMI, Smith and Nephew,Storz, Stryker, Weck, Wolf

ACMI, Smith and Nephew,Storz, Stryker, Weck, Wolf


Yes Yes


Glutaraldehyde, EtO,peracetic acid, autoclavable;peracetic acid is used in theSTERIS SYSTEM 1, withanticorrosive chemicals

Glutaraldehyde, EtO,peracetic acid, STERRAD,autoclave; peracetic acid isused in the STERISSYSTEM 1, withanticorrosive chemicals

PURCHASEINFORMATION

List price $5,182-5,190 $4,991-5,183Warranty 90 days 90 daysDelivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified

Number sold Not specified Not specified Year first sold 2002 1995Fiscal year Not specified Not specified

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. Autoclavable.LAST UPDATED July 2007 July 2007Supplier Footnotes

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