iVOW

iVOW was a medical technology company based in San Diego, California, that specialized in advanced visualization systems for minimally invasive surgery. Its core product line included the Series 8000 3-chip endoscopic cameras for cardiac surgery and the ORPC for general surgical applications. In 2005, the company expanded into healthcare services by acquiring Sound Health Solutions, a provider of weight management programs for obesity. Following this acquisition, iVOW transitioned its business model and eventually changed its name to Sound Health Solutions in 2006. The company was publicly traded on the NASDAQ and focused on integrating hardware, software, and educational programs for complex surgical procedures like laparoscopic bariatric surgery.