The companies hope to support hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) with their joint offerings. They plan to collaborate to align Smith+Nephew’s sports medicine portfolio with Karl Storz’s visualization, video management and operating room (OR) integration technologies.
Through their effort, Smith+Nephew and Karl Storz aim to support ORs and ASCs — especially multispecialty environments. They plan to deliver advanced visualization solutions in common settings for sports medicine and other surgical procedures.
Karl Storz offers expertise across advanced visualization technologies, including 3D imaging and near-infrared fluorescence (NIR/ICG). Smith+Nephew, an orthopedic device giant, offers a strong foundation in sports medicine. That includes solutions for joint repair, biologics, cartilage repair, RF technology, mechanical resection and fluid management.
Together, the companies aim to enhance workflows, efficiencies and clinical confidence across a range of surgical procedures.
As part of the collaboration, the companies plan to approach the market together where appropriate. They expect to align strengths through flexible, scalable solutions for modern surgical care.
Karl Storz’s surgical offerings include technology like the CollaboratOR portfolio and surgical robotics platforms from Asensus.
Commentary from Karl Storz and Smith+Nephew officials
Karl Storz VP of Sales and Marketing, Surgical and OR1, Fernando Morales, said;
“We’re excited to collaborate with Smith+Nephew to support orthopedic and multispecialty surgical teams. Karl Storz brings expertise in advanced visualization and integrated workflow solutions, while Smith+Nephew is widely recognized for its leadership in sports medicine and clinically sound orthopedic technologies. Together, we aim to support surgical environments with solutions that enhance visualization, efficiency, and procedural confidence.”
Smith+Nephew SVP and GM, U.S. Sports Medicine, Rod Allen, said:
“We’re pleased to partner with Karl Storz to unite our best-in-class sports medicine technologies with their deep expertise in advanced visualization and OR integration. By bringing together the strengths of both organizations’ portfolios, we’re well positioned deliver differentiated value for our customers and an exceptional surgical experience, and ultimately reach more patients.”
