Endoscopic Video Camera Repairs

Surge Canada Medical Endoscopic Video Cameras Repairs

Introduction

Endoscopic video cameras are used most Endoscopic video cameras are used most often with rigid scopes; occasionally with often with rigid scopes; occasionally with flexible scopes for less invasive procedures.flexible scopes for less invasive procedures.

Each camera head contains a video chip Each camera head contains a video chip (CCD) that converts the image in view into (CCD) that converts the image in view into an electronic signal.an electronic signal.

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Signals are received at the console from the Signals are received at the console from the camera, through the cable. The console camera, through the cable. The console processes the image and forwards the video processes the image and forwards the video signal to the monitor.signal to the monitor.

Most cameras work only with consoles of Most cameras work only with consoles of the same manufacturer.the same manufacturer.

The camera is attached to the eyepiece of The camera is attached to the eyepiece of the scope by a coupler.the scope by a coupler.

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Set-up;Set-up; Scope-coupler-cameraScope-coupler-camera

cable-light source-cable-light source-

console-monitorconsole-monitor

Introduction, OEM’s

StrykerStryker StorzStorz DyonicsDyonics LinvatechLinvatech Circon/ACMICircon/ACMI OlympusOlympus 90% market90% market

Medical ConceptsMedical Concepts WolfWolf BaxterBaxter MP videoMP video WeckWeck SolosSolos

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Cameras come in single video chip (CCD) Cameras come in single video chip (CCD) and 3 chip configurations. The newer, more and 3 chip configurations. The newer, more popular models are 3 chip.popular models are 3 chip.

Examples : 3 chipExamples : 3 chip StrykerStryker 882,888,988,1088, 1188, 1288 882,888,988,1088, 1188, 1288 DyonicsDyonics D3, ED3, 470H, 560 D3, ED3, 470H, 560

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Example of 3 chip continued:Example of 3 chip continued:StorzStorz Tricams, Image 1 S1,S3, A1, A3, P3, Tricams, Image 1 S1,S3, A1, A3, P3, and HD. Linvatechand HD. Linvatech 9010, Circon 9010, Circon OlympusOlympus OTV-SX, SX2 OTV-SX, SX2Examples 1 chip :Examples 1 chip :

StrykerStryker 596, Circon 596, Circon MV-9690, Storz MV-9690, Storz Telecam, Image 1 S1, LinvatechTelecam, Image 1 S1, Linvatech

8160,8171, 81728160,8171, 8172 Dyonics Dyonics D1 D1 OlympusOlympus OTV-S4, S5, S6, S7 OTV-S4, S5, S6, S7

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There are over 70 different models of There are over 70 different models of cameras in existence. Our repair services cameras in existence. Our repair services cover approximately 75% of these models, cover approximately 75% of these models, but 98% of the most popular models in use.but 98% of the most popular models in use.

On June 5On June 5th, th, 2008, our technicians expanded 2008, our technicians expanded through acquisition and spent the recent through acquisition and spent the recent months raising the quality and service level months raising the quality and service level standards to: ISO, FDA, CE.standards to: ISO, FDA, CE.

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Cameras are found in use in surgery;Cameras are found in use in surgery;

orthopedic, urology, obgyn, & general inorthopedic, urology, obgyn, & general in

hospitals, outpatient and free standing hospitals, outpatient and free standing surgery centers.surgery centers.

Many facilities are unaware that an Many facilities are unaware that an alternative to the manufacturer exists for alternative to the manufacturer exists for repairrepair..

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OEM’s (original equipment manufacturer) do OEM’s (original equipment manufacturer) do their best to convince the customer that they their best to convince the customer that they alone are qualified to repair their cameras. alone are qualified to repair their cameras. OEM’s, such as StrykerOEM’s, such as Stryker , do not , do not manufacturer all the electrical and cable manufacturer all the electrical and cable components for their cameras. They purchase components for their cameras. They purchase pre-manufactured components and assemble pre-manufactured components and assemble them into their cameras. Ex : 1188 cablethem into their cameras. Ex : 1188 cable


We utilize original OEM components where We utilize original OEM components where available and all our components and materials are available and all our components and materials are manufactured to match those of the OEM.manufactured to match those of the OEM.

Each of our repairs receives new cable, new Each of our repairs receives new cable, new connector assembly, and new seals. All of our connector assembly, and new seals. All of our polymers, adhesives and seals are approved to polymers, adhesives and seals are approved to withstand cleaning solutions and processes in use.withstand cleaning solutions and processes in use.

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Each repair is leak tested, tested for Each repair is leak tested, tested for electrical safety, tested for image quality electrical safety, tested for image quality and undergoes a rigorous total quality and undergoes a rigorous total quality examination process.examination process.

A visual report of the image is available to A visual report of the image is available to the customer with the repair.the customer with the repair.

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Our turn time on camera repairs will be 3 to Our turn time on camera repairs will be 3 to 5 days or less and repair exchanges as they 5 days or less and repair exchanges as they are available.are available.

Our warranty on components and Our warranty on components and workmanship is 90 days.workmanship is 90 days.


Common complaints :Common complaints : Visual damage; hole or cut in cable.Visual damage; hole or cut in cable. Video noise.Video noise. Cloudy/foggy image, color blotches.Cloudy/foggy image, color blotches. Won’t white balance.Won’t white balance.


These problems are caused by breakage or These problems are caused by breakage or disconnects at the connector assembly most disconnects at the connector assembly most often. Fluid invasion or CCD circuit failure often. Fluid invasion or CCD circuit failure are also seen. Connector breakage occurs as are also seen. Connector breakage occurs as a result of repeatedly bending/twisting the a result of repeatedly bending/twisting the cable where it connects to the camera.cable where it connects to the camera.


Fluid invades the camera through cuts/holes Fluid invades the camera through cuts/holes in the cable, through worn/damaged seals in the cable, through worn/damaged seals (repeated sterilization) or by simply (repeated sterilization) or by simply forgetting to apply the soak cap prior to forgetting to apply the soak cap prior to cleaning. CCD circuits may fail over time cleaning. CCD circuits may fail over time but are historically very dependable and but are historically very dependable and represent about 15% of problems.represent about 15% of problems.


It is not uncommon to have the pigtail It is not uncommon to have the pigtail (cable extension) stretched to the point of (cable extension) stretched to the point of damaging cable components and damaging cable components and connectors.connectors.

Damage naturally occurs from frequent use, Damage naturally occurs from frequent use, handling and cleaning.handling and cleaning.


Beginning in April 2006 we initiated repairs Beginning in April 2006 we initiated repairs on the Stryker line of cameras. We now are on the Stryker line of cameras. We now are a full service camera repair company, which a full service camera repair company, which includes cameras, processors, light sources, includes cameras, processors, light sources, couplers and pigtails. couplers and pigtails.


Presently we are examining the Dyonics Presently we are examining the Dyonics 560 and Dyonics 470H autoclave prism 560 and Dyonics 470H autoclave prism replacement, and awaiting the Stryker 1288, replacement, and awaiting the Stryker 1288, all of which will enter R&D as soon as all of which will enter R&D as soon as possible.possible.

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SURGE CANADA CAMERA REPAIRCamera Repair descriptions are for all makes and models of cameras.

Minor Repair may include: Minor Repair may include: Replace button cover, button pad, button Replace button cover, button pad, button

board or all three, replace damaged lens,board or all three, replace damaged lens, replace front section of camera head, replace front section of camera head,

replace soak cap, replace front seal.replace soak cap, replace front seal.

Standard Repair

Minor repairs plus; replace cable, replace Minor repairs plus; replace cable, replace connector assembly, replace strain relief, connector assembly, replace strain relief, replace flexible printed circuit board, replace flexible printed circuit board, vacuum fluid removal, realign prism CCD, vacuum fluid removal, realign prism CCD, replace IR filter, replace complete camera replace IR filter, replace complete camera housing, replace seals, replace housing nut.housing, replace seals, replace housing nut.

Major Repairs

Minor repairs plus, Standard repairs, plus Minor repairs plus, Standard repairs, plus repair/replace CCD electronics, repair/replace CCD electronics, align/replace imager, and replace prism.align/replace imager, and replace prism.

Extensive Repairs

Stryker 1188, Storz Image One, and Stryker 1188, Storz Image One, and Olympus OTV Series.Olympus OTV Series.

Standard repairs plus, replace connector Standard repairs plus, replace connector edge card, clean and repair switch edge card, clean and repair switch assembly, replace paddle-card, replace assembly, replace paddle-card, replace paddle-card housing, repair or replace paddle-card housing, repair or replace beam-splitter, replace headboard, repair beam-splitter, replace headboard, repair internal coupler, realign or replace prism.internal coupler, realign or replace prism.

Coupler Repair

Make necessary mechanical adjustments Make necessary mechanical adjustments such as lock and release, repair or replace such as lock and release, repair or replace tension springs, tighten or replace set and tension springs, tighten or replace set and lock screws, repair focus ring, replace focus lock screws, repair focus ring, replace focus O-ring, replace seals, repair coupler zoom, O-ring, replace seals, repair coupler zoom, repair scope mount, replace lens.repair scope mount, replace lens.

Repair Facts

60% of all our repairs are because of cable 60% of all our repairs are because of cable damagedamage

30% is video damage (prism/CCD 30% is video damage (prism/CCD electronics)electronics)

10% is minor and coupler repairs10% is minor and coupler repairs

Stryker Issues

Strain reliefs coming offStrain reliefs coming off Cable jackets coming looseCable jackets coming loose Moisture in connectors from loose soak Moisture in connectors from loose soak

caps. (Some are even missing o-ring)caps. (Some are even missing o-ring) Camera was autoclavedCamera was autoclaved

Dyonics/Smith & Nephew

Damaged cables at camera head end.Damaged cables at camera head end. Cracked IR filter. (lens)Cracked IR filter. (lens) Damaged camera heads. (plastic)Damaged camera heads. (plastic) Remote damaged; button functions. Remote damaged; button functions.

Olympus

Cable damage; thin cable on OTV-S7 90 Cable damage; thin cable on OTV-S7 90 degree model. (Most popular model)degree model. (Most popular model)

Paddle cards damaged. (Plastic)Paddle cards damaged. (Plastic) Optics fogged; usually requiring Optics fogged; usually requiring

disassembly and cleaning. disassembly and cleaning.

Karl Storz

Image 1 newest and most popular model.Image 1 newest and most popular model. Moisture intrusion; Coupler damagedMoisture intrusion; Coupler damaged These cameras require extra attention to These cameras require extra attention to

detail and workmanship. These cameras detail and workmanship. These cameras must be cut into to fix the coupler. Coupler must be cut into to fix the coupler. Coupler has tiny ball bearings that must be has tiny ball bearings that must be assembled accurately.assembled accurately.

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Endoscopic Video Camera Repairs