QUICK PROFILE - Lazurite | Cleveland, Ohio, US | Founded: 2015 (as Indago; rebranded in 2021).
To date, raised a total of $15.8 million over six rounds, including seed, venture, debt financing and non-equity assistance. In early 2022, granted FDA 510(k) clearance for the ArthroFree Wireless Camera.ArthroFree incorporates proprietary low-heat, high-intensity Meridiem light technology along with advanced camera, battery and wireless transmission technologies. It is designed to deliver improved operating room productivity, patient safety and economic value through cost savings, energy efficiency and reduced setup/breakdown times. The modular system also is designed to be drop-in compatible with patient data consoles, surgical displays and endoscopes found in minimally invasive operating rooms.
Website - https://lazurite.co/
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Article Reviews the Evolution of Arthroscopy from its Invention in 1912 to the Dawn of the Wireless ArthroFree™ Era
A recent history of arthroscopy by Dr. James S. Williams, Jr., and Dr. Asheesh Gupta reports that while there have been numerous incremental advances in arthroscopic camera technology over the last half-century, the...
