ClearCam Inc.

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨 John Uecker MD, FACS, our CEO, served as ship's surgeon for the US Navy on the USS Enterprise. So, we are thrilled to announce that ClearCam Inc. has been added to the #FederalSupplySchedule (FSS)! This milestone makes our cutting-edge visualization technology more accessible to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the United States Department of Defense, ensuring that #VA and #DoD surgeons have the tools they need to provide the highest level of patient care. This achievement, in partnership with Recon Supply, reinforces our commitment to delivering clear vision for surgeons who serve our country. By expanding access to innovative surgical technologies, we are helping those who care for our nation’s heroes. A huge thank you to our team, partners, and supporters who helped make this possible! ________________________________________ #ClearCam #VeteransHealth #DoD #SurgicalInnovation #FSS #HealthcareTech

🚀 Visualization: The Key to Smarter Surgical Robots 🤖 A recent review of FDA-cleared surgical robots (2015–2023) highlights how visualization is driving the future of robotic autonomy. Advanced imaging and real-time data allow robots to: 🔍 Monitor surgical environments 📊 Generate patient-specific plans 🤖 Execute precise, adaptive actions We’ve long discussed the importance of visualization with straight laparoscopes, but this challenge—and opportunity—extends to robots too. Clear visuals are enabling safer, more efficient procedures and better surgeon-robot collaboration. As robots take on greater roles in healthcare, visualization will remain critical to their success. Read more in the full article: https://lnkd.in/gqQ37EB2 #SurgicalRobotics #Visualization #AI #MedTech #FutureOfSurgery #HealthcareInnovation

Fogged Up in the OR? Laparoscopic surgeons know the struggle— Globally—just when things get critical, the camera fogs up. A recent study at Osaka University took a deep dive into the thermodynamics of laparoscopy to understand why this happens and how to prevent it. 🔬 Key Takeaways: ✅ Heating the laparoscope tip for at least 10 seconds prevents fogging upon insertion. ✅ Wiping the scope for too long (60+ seconds) before reinsertion increases the risk of fogging. ✅ Fogging occurs when the tip temperature is 3.5°C lower than the abdominal cavity. Why does this matter? A clear view means safer, faster, and more efficient procedures. Understanding the science behind lens fogging can help surgeons optimize their workflow and minimize frustrating delays. At ClearCam, we’re always excited to see research validating the importance of visualization in surgery. Because when surgeons see clearly, patients benefit. #SurgicalInnovation #Laparoscopy #FogFreeSurgery #MedTech Osaka University https://lnkd.in/gnk545Wd

🔬 Did you know? A recent study from the The University of Auckland, New Zealand, developed a numerical model using computational fluid dynamics to better understand surgical smoke behavior during laparoscopy. Researchers Hossein Hadi Najafabadi, Vinod Suresh, Callum James, Thomas Spence, Eu-Lee Teh, & John Edward Cater simulated smoke flow, heat transfer, and condensation to uncover insights that could improve surgical visibility and safety. 💨 Surgical smoke—more than just a nuisance. 😖 Key insights: ✅ Surgical smoke is 86% water vapor, 14% particulate matter (varies by tissue & device). ✅ Experimental data refined predictions on temperature, humidity, and smoke dispersion. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gy89XwQh #SurgicalInnovation #Laparoscopy #SurgicalSmoke #PatientSafety #ORStaffSafety #SurgicalVisibility #SurgicalResearch

🔍 Improving Laparoscopic Visibility: The Challenge of Scope Cleaning 🔍 Clear visibility is critical in laparoscopic surgery, yet fogging and debris often lead to frequent scope removals, increasing operative time and impacting efficiency. At ClearCam, we’re often asked, “Why hasn’t the dirty lens issue been solved?” The truth is, many have tried, but success has been limited. A recent study done at the UC San Diego, compared a novel cold plasma cleaning device to an existing heated anti-fogging solution: The novel device showed fewer scope removals and reduced debris events, though differences weren’t statistically significant. Both devices had similar cleaning times, highlighting comparable efficiency. This is why we need an in-vivo solution—one that addresses lens contamination without interrupting the flow of surgery. That's what our team is working hard to achieve. Early Experience With a Novel Super-Hydrophilic Laparoscopic Scope Cleaning Device and Narrative Review of Available Cleaning Strategies Graham Spurzem, Ryan C Broderick, Patricia Ruiz-Cota, Bryan J Sandler, Garth Jacobsen, Santiago Horgan https://lnkd.in/geJ8gKVi #MIS #laparoscopy #clearvisibilityduringsurgery #invivolaparoscopecleaner #windshieldwiperforscope

🌟 Thoracic Surgeons, We've Got Your Back!🩺🔬 According to a publication in the Journal of Thoracic Disease "The frustration is that regardless of how good a surgeon’s manual dexterity is, if the assistant is unable to deliver a decent view with the video-thoracoscope, then visual element of the surgery will impede the performance of the operation... the lack of a trocar means the lens can be easily smeared." - Alan D. L. Sihoe, The Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital ClearScope keeps your surgical view pristine with a simple in vivo lens cleaning wiper. Trusted by our highest user—a high volume thoracic surgeon—it enhances precision and efficiency where it matters most. 🚀 💡Upgrade your tools, elevate your outcomes. #InnovationInSurgery #ThoracicSurgery #SurgicalTech #ClearCam #ClearScope #MedicalInnovation" https://lnkd.in/g7DpsDR3

#STS2025 attendees, thank you for stopping by our booth and learning about ClearScope! 🙌 We’re excited to collaborate with you in the near future. 🚀 A special shoutout to our game winners, SangMin Kim and Jorge Humberto Rodríguez-Quintero! 🏆 Your competitive spirit 🎮 and ability to crush the competition 💥 were unmatched. See you all next time! 👋 UPMC Albert Einstein College of Medicine The Society of Thoracic Surgeons #MedtechInnovation #gameon #thoraciclaparoscopy #thoracicsurgery #Generalthoracic #Generalthoracicsurgery #MIS #thoracicsurgeon

Clearcam Friends, We are at #STS2025! Stop by our booth, 1142, and check out ClearScope, the windshield wiper for your scope. If you’re feeling competitive, play our “how fast can you clean the scope?” Game for a change to win AirPods! 🤩🎧🎶 #societyofthoracicsurgeons #medtech #thoracoscopy #gameon

Clear vision in laparoscopic surgery isn’t optional—it’s essential. Yet, even with innovations like HD imaging and fluorescence, surgeons still face challenges like fogging, debris, and smoke that obstruct their view. Recent studies back this up: 🔍 Methylene blue fluorescence improves ureter visualization and reduces injuries (2024) 🔥 Patient burns from laparoscopic light sources remain a hidden risk (2023) 🌫 Filter trocars show promise for reducing surgical smoke (2024) At ClearCam, we saw a big problem and designed a simple, powerful solution to keep surgical lenses clear—no interruptions, no compromises. Because in the OR, clarity saves lives. Sources: Methylene Blue Study: https://lnkd.in/gwYY6KVY Patient Burn Risks: https://lnkd.in/gDxrDmpi Filter Trocars Study: https://lnkd.in/g_J8deZ5 MDPI.com Frontiers @jointcommission #surgicalvisualization #wiperforyourscope #simplesolution #SurgicalInnovation #ClearCam #Laparoscopy #Healthcare

ClearCam Friends, We hosted students from the Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, in the Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin and the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin. The students had the opportunity to explore real-world product design and manufacturing through hands-on activities such as device assembly and disassembly. They gained insights into manufacturing techniques, including our injection-molded parts from Protolabs and our custom-designed wire and wiper assemblies. We examined real-life examples of how the subject matter is applied outside the classroom, such as in MedTech quality and regulatory practices. Additionally, we engaged in discussions and strategies aimed at enhancing their professional development, helping them prepare for opportunities in the industry. (David Oh, our R&D Engineer, told his awesome story of how he engaged with ClearCam!). Thank you to Kassi Perez and the Engineering Career Assistance Center (ECAC) Externship program for organizing this, and to the students for their curiosity and enthusiasm. We encourage other Austin companies to participate in programs like this to support future talent. Joshua Lu, McKenna Flores, Jonathan Sotelo, Nora Ramirez, Polina Lee, Maya Bustami, Chuling Zhang, William Gum, Christopher Medellin-Martinez, Sriya Cheemalamarri, Amrita Arora, Abhirame Sriram, Shae Aguillardo, Iris Rafferty, Shreya Ganti, Mariela Seymour, Angeli Khatwani. #Medtech #Medtechquality #medtechmanufacturing #medtechregulatory #Medicalstudents #Biomedicalstudents #surgeryasitsmeantobeseen #wiperforyourscope #Clearscope