ArcScan was formed in 2007 to develop and market high-resolution ultrasound scanners for ophthalmology. It acquired the rights to the Artemis 2 ultrasound scanner, which had its origins at Cornell University, and has completed a major redesign. The redesigned product, called the Artemis 3, continues to provide the Artemis 2’s high-resolution image of the cornea, iris, sulcus, and angle. The Artemis 3 adds the ability to make accurate images of the lens capsule, and includes major improvements in its user interface, reliability, and serviceability. ArcScan is planning the full commercialization of the Artemis 3 for 2010, along with its worldwide distribution partner, Topcon.
To provide the refractive research and surgical communities with a superior diagnostic instrument to enable them to better design phakic and accommodative lenses as well as to reduce the risk of bad outcomes in corneal surgeries and lens implants. ArcScan has accomplished this goal with the Artemis 3 in the following ways:
ArcScan expects to submit the Artemis 3 for 510(k) approval in Q2 of 2010. Some pre-production models will be available for selected clinical research trials by Q3 of 2010.
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Rev A, Last update: Feb 4, 2010