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The ArthroFree System
Operating Instructions
WARNING: Before using the ArthroFree System in a surgical procedure, test all Components to
ensure proper function. To test the Camera Head, power it on by inserting a Battery and then
point it at an object. Ensure that a live video of that object appears on all connected surgical
displays in the proper orientation.
WARNING: The ArthroFree user must be a qualified healthcare provider and must be familiar with
the instructions for use of the equipment and any applicable surgical techniques.
CAUTION: Do not drop any Component of the ArthroFree System, including the Camera Head and
Batteries. The Camera Head contains sensitive Components that are precisely aligned. Damage
to the device may impair functionality, prevent proper sterilization, or both. The battery contains
lithium-ion cells that, if damaged, may result in a runway reaction, causing smoke and fire.
NOTE: Before each use of the ArthroFree System, ensure that all Components are set up according to
instructions in the System Setup section of this manual. Before each use, and after each Battery change, verify
that the surgical display provides a live video with the correct image orientation.
Inspection of the Camera Head
Before each use, fully inspect all Components for signs of damage or wear. Any signs of damage—including
cracking, hazing, chips, nicks, scratches, and abrasion on the Camera Head or battery housing—should be
reported and immediately assessed to determine whether the ArthroFree System is suitable for use. The
ArthroFree System is not designed to be field serviceable. If any Component is damaged or does not function
properly, contact Lazurite technical support.
Endoscope Attachment
Attach a pre-existing C-mount endoscope or pre-existing C-mount coupler to the Camera Head.
EITHER
1. Screw a pre-existing C-mount endoscope clockwise onto the Camera Head until it forms a tight seal.
Do not overtighten.
OR
2. Attach a pre-existing C-mount coupler to the Camera Head and then attach a compatible pre-
existing endoscope.
i. Screw the C-mount coupler clockwise onto the Camera Head until it forms a tight seal. Do not
overtighten.
ii. Open the endoscope clamp and insert the compatible endoscope into the scope end of the
coupler.
iii. Release the endoscope clamp.
NOTE: Always verify proper connection between the Camera Head and any applicable couplers and scopes.
Failure to do so may result in loss of the surgical image, damage to the Camera Head, or fluid accumulation
that may obscure the image transmitted from the Camera Head to the surgical display. For C-mount scopes
(i.e., those requiring no coupler), thread the endoscope directly onto the Camera Head until it forms a tight
seal. Do not overtighten.