Medical technology company Avinger has gone ahead and developed an innovative new catheter-attached tiny camera system that is designed to make it easier than ever for surgeons tasked with removing plaque from inside blood vessels to look inside the vessels in real time.
Plaque buildup inside blood vessels is a problem that's associated with a wide variety of health issues including cardiac arrests and strokes, which is why it's important to be able to safely and precisely remove plaque. This is where the Pantheris system comes in. This catheter system makes use of a tiny camera that's about as big as a grain of sand, and can be attached to the end of the catheter to provide real-time views to surgeons. Surgeons can use a plaque removal system that is also attached to the Pantheris.
By combining precise camera technologies and plaque removal systems to a catheter, Avinger has come up with a medical technology that makes it easier for surgeons to save lives.
Camera-Containing Catheters
This Tiny Camera Lets Surgeons See Inside Blood Vessels In Real Time
Trend Themes
1. Precision Imaging - The development of camera-containing catheters demonstrates the trend of precision imaging, allowing surgeons to see inside blood vessels in real time for more accurate treatment.
2. Minimally Invasive Surgery - The integration of tiny cameras into catheters enables minimally invasive procedures for plaque removal, reducing patient risk and recovery time.
3. Real-time Visualization - Camera-attached catheters offer real-time visualization inside blood vessels, empowering surgeons with immediate feedback and enhancing decision-making during procedures.
Industry Implications
1. Medical Devices - The camera-containing catheters disrupt the medical devices industry by introducing advanced imaging capabilities to enhance surgical procedures.
2. Cardiovascular Health - The camera-embedded catheter technology addresses the needs of the cardiovascular health industry by providing a more efficient and precise method for plaque removal.
3. Surgical Robotics - The integration of miniature cameras into catheters opens up opportunities for surgical robotics to enhance the precision and control of plaque removal procedures.