Table 2.

Needle Arthroscope Overview

Specifications of the needle arthroscope are listed in the table. Of note, the viewing angle is 0°, compared with the 30° viewing angle commonly used in standard arthroscopy.

Disposable handpiece with re-usable tablet

14-gauge retractable needle

15 mm set focal length from the tip of the device

0° arthroscopic view

120° field of view

Single entry and visualization system, with camera and light source built into the handpiece

Still images or 15 minutes of video can be taken during the procedure and saved