A small video camera

Israeli Medigus has developed the smallest medical video camera in the world for endoscopic procedures. The diameter of the device is only 0, 99 mm. According to a press release, miniature cameras are designed for integration in a disposable endoscopic devices, as well as diagnostic and surgical instruments. With the new "micro camera" can be carried out medical procedures that were previously not possible, the head Medigus Edazar Sonnensheyn. Applications of devices - cardiology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, gynecology, otolaryngology, bronchoscopy and robotic surgery,

the document says. Size CMOS-matrix at the miniature camera is 0, 66h0, 66 mm with a resolution of 45,000 pixels. The first samples of devices will have company in the United States and Japan that produce equipment for cardiology. The cost of vehicles is not specified. According to the forecast Medigus, the global market for miniature cameras disposable endoscopic devices will grow to 4 million units in 2011 and to 7 million in 2015.

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