Olympus announced today that it launched Visera S, its new all-in-one imaging platform that features stroboscopy. Tokyo-based Olympus’ new video platform integrates advanced diagnostic capabilities, including narrow-band imaging (NBI) technology. It forms part of the company’s expanding ear, nose and throat (ENT) portfolio of solutions. The company designed it to improve ENT diagnostic efficiency and […]
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The top 10 urology device stories of 2024 so far
Urology Week 2024, which closes out The Urology Foundation’s Urology Awareness Month, is a good time to highlight the innovations in this space. This week (Sept. 23-29), is an initiative of the European Association of Urology that brings together national urological societies, urology practitioners, urology nurses, patients and their families, and politicians to create awareness of urological […]
Olympus launches new 4K camera for urological endoscopy
Olympus announced today that it launched a new 4K camera head, CH-S700-08-LB, for endoscopic urology and gynecology procedures. The company launched the new camera head — compatible with the Visera Elite III video system center for surgical endoscopy — in Europe. It also plans to launch in Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore upon receipt of […]
Olympus’ Odin Medical wins FDA nod for first cloud-based AI endoscopy system for colonoscopy
Olympus announced today that its Odin Medical unit received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Caddie computer-aided detection (CADe) device. The cloud-based AI technology assists gastroenterologists in detecting suspected colorectal polyps during colonoscopy procedures. Olympus says its the first cloud-based AI technology for this purpose. It could potentially go up against the Medtronic AI-enabled GI Genius […]
Olympus launches duo of bronchoscopes for Evis X1 endoscopy system
Olympus today announced the launch of two bronchoscopes as part of its Evis X1 endoscopy system for diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy. Tokyo-based Olympus — which has its Olympus Corporation of the Americas headquarters in Center Valley, Pennsylvania — designed the new scopes with high-definition imaging capabilities. They offer physicians a slim outer diameter when compared […]
Olympus launches digital video monitor for single-use endoscopes
Olympus this week announced it launched the DVM-B2 Digital Video Monitor for single-use endoscopes. The DVM-B2 is designed as an all-in-one video processor and monitor for use with single-use endoscopes for bronchoscopy and ENT, including the H-SteriScope Single-use Flexible Bronchoscopes and the E-SteriScope Single-use Flexible Rhinolaryngoscopes. Vathin is the manufacturer of the monitor, and Olympus […]
Olympus earns coverage win for iTind procedure
Olympus today announced positive changes to commercial payer policies covering patients who could benefit from its iTind procedure. iTind treats symptoms of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate. Aetna updated its Clinical Policy Bulletin 0079 for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia to include the iTind procedure as medically necessary […]
Olympus wins FDA clearance for its first single-use flexible ureteroscope
Olympus announced today that the FDA granted 510(k) clearance for its RenaFlex single-use ureteroscope system. The company expects to begin a full-market rollout at a later date. RenaFlex offers access and visualization in the urinary tract to diagnose and treat urinary diseases and disorders, such as kidney stones. It helps visualize organs, cavities and canals […]
New Olympus Americas CEO takes corner office after former CEO joins Grifols
Olympus Corporation of the Americas (OCA) has a new CEO after its former leader formally took up the same post at Grifols. Julien Sauvagnargues takes over as president and CEO, reporting to Olympus Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Gabriela Kaynor. The change went into effect today after former OCA CEO and Olympus global COO Nacho Abia […]
Olympus completes acquisition of GI stent maker Taewoong Medical
Olympus announced today that it closed its acquisition of Taewoong Medical, a Korea-based medical device manufacturer. Taewoong Medical develops gastrointestinal (GI) metallic stents, among other offerings. Olympus announced its intent to acquire the company for $370 million in February 2023. The deal includes $255.5 million upfront, with up to $114.5 million in potential milestone payments […]
Olympus, Canon Medical partner on endoscopic ultrasound
Canon Medical and Olympus announced that they reached an agreement to collaborate on endoscopic ultrasound technology. Under the agreement, Canon will develop and manufacture diagnostic ultrasound used in endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS). Olympus handles the sales and marketing efforts in the collaboration. The deal utilizes Canon’s Aplio i800 diagnostic EUS ultrasound and Olympus’ ultrasound endoscope. Canon […]
