Imaging Systems: RP1 Imaging System
RC1
- Eyepiece-coupled imaging head for minimally-invasive (MIS) procedures
- Full FLARE® capability with four (4) independent video streams
- Weighs only 1.5 lbs
- Only 3” x 3” in size
- Ergonomic design for easy grasping
- Custom eyepiece with independent zoom, focus, and aperture control
- Fits any eyepiece-based device
- Capable of simultaneous focus of all FLARE® channels (device dependent)
- Works with all FLARE® photonic control units (PCUs)
- Female dovetail with lock for fast and stable connection to mounts
- Convenient 10′ right-angle light guide
- Integrated, water-tight 10′ electrical umbilical
- Optional VESA mount for do-it-yourself mounting
- Optional sterile drapes
RC1 Features
| PHYSICAL | |
| Size | 3” (W) x 3” (D) x 8.75” (H); 0.05 ft3 (1,290 cm3) |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs. |
| Ergonomics | Easy grip imaging head; dovertail-mounted cage; 10’ black silicone umbilical cords |
| Device coupling | Locking and rotating attachment of any device with standard-sized eyepiece |
| Air flow | None. Passive cooling |
| Storage Conditions | 50° to 100° F (10° to 38° C); 20%-75% relative humidity, non-condensing |
| Operating Conditions
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50° to 100° F (10° to 38° C); 20%-75% relative humidity, non-condensing
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| IMAGING HEAD | |
| FLARE® compatibility | RP2 and RP1 photonic control units (PCUs) |
| Positioning | Handheld or locking dovetail mount to accessory arm via cage |
| Light guide | Custom right-angle, 5 mm diameter medical grade light guide with high VIS-NIR transmission |
| Operational verification | On-demand using PCU calibration system |
| Laser safety | Laser-on LEDs 180˚ apart on imaging head |
| Sterile operation
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Optional sterile drapes for 5 mm and 10 mm diameter eyepiece-coupled devices (one-time use)
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| OPTICS | |
| Reach | 10’, black silicone umbilical cord; 10’, black silicone VIS/NIR light guide |
| Working distance | Variable, depending on eyepiece-coupled device |
| Eyepiece coupler | Independent adjustment of zoom, focus, and aperture |
| Simultaneous video streams | 4 (color video, NIR Channel #1, NIR Channel #2, Color- NIR Merge |
| Color video channel | 400-660 nm illumination w/ variable intensity (see PCU); 400-650 nm imaging |
| NIR channel #1 | Illumination Class 3R laser, 665 ± 3 nm w/ variable intensity (see PCU); Imaging 685-735 nm |
| NIR channel #2 | Illumination Class 3R laser, 760 ± 3 nm w/ variable intensity (see PCU), Imaging ≥ 781 nm |
| Merge channel | Geometric or mathematical, including dual-NIR ratiometric |
| Image resolution | 1024 x 1024 pixels |
| Bit depth | 10-bits each for red, green, blue, NIR Channel #1, and NIR Channel #2 |
| Exposure time | 66 µsec to 3 sec; each channel with independent exposure |
| Readout rates | 20 Hz at full resolution of all channels |
- Sterile drapes with 10 mm elastomer barrier for 10 mm diameter devices, Case of 30
- Sterile drapes with 5 mm elastomer barrier for 5 mm diameter devices, Case of 30
- VESA 75/100 adapter for XC1 and XC2 imaging heads
CURADEL will provide the following service and support for FLARE Devices during the term of the applicable warranty.
- Curadel will provide assistance to the customer through our support phone number (508-305-2355), Skype, or via email.
- Curadel technicians will connect remotely to the device (an Internet connection is required) at a time of the customer’s choosing to guide them through troubleshooting steps for the device.
- If unable to resolve the issue remotely the buyer may package the device in its original shipping crate and it send back to Curadel for repair at the company’s headquarters in Worcester, MA. If the device Warranty has expired, the cost of shipping the device to Worcester and back will be borne by the customer.
Customers of Curadel FLARE® devices may opt to purchase Curadel Platinum Service, a comprehensive maintenance and service contract that will cover each purchased device for an additional 12 (twelve) months beyond the expiration of the warranty. All maintenance and repairs on devices not under an active warranty or service contract in need of repair will be billed at the standard labor rate plus cost of parts.
The above warranties do not cover defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance, installation, repair or calibration performed by Customer or a third party not authorized by CURADEL; Customer or third party supplied hardware or software, interfacing or supplies; unauthorized modification; improper use or operation outside of the Specification for the Product; abuse, negligence, accident, loss or damage in transit; or improper site preparation.