Neptune Medical today announced positive findings from its 50-patient, first-in-human CARE 1 study of its Triton robotic endoscopy system. Triton, a gastrointestinal (GI) robotic endoscopy system, aims to provide easy and comfortable navigation, precision and control throughout the colon. It combines robotic precision and AI-assisted detection … [Read more...] about Neptune announces positive results from first-in-human robotic endoscopy study
Endoscopes
Cook Medical commercially launches two new urology products
Cook Medical commercially launched two new urology products, the Syfonix suction ureteral access sheath and the 7.5 Fr Ascend single-use flexible ureteroscope, according to the company. Syfonix and Ascend are both single-use products used in ureteroscopic kidney stone management procedures and a part of Cook’s larger portfolio of urological … [Read more...] about Cook Medical commercially launches two new urology products
Micro-Tech Endoscopy to acquire Conmed gastroenterology products
Micro-Tech Endoscopy announced that it agreed to acquire the global distribution rights for certain Conmed gastroenterology products. Nanjing, China-based Micro-Tech, which has its U.S. base in Ann Arbor, Michigan, acquired the rights for the Duraclip, Precisor and Optibite lines, which Conmed has sold on behalf of the company for more than a … [Read more...] about Micro-Tech Endoscopy to acquire Conmed gastroenterology products
Karl Storz wins FDA nod for single-use bronchoscope
Karl Storz announced that it received FDA clearance for the FIVE S 6.5 sterile single-use bronchoscope. The company says its new device offers a valuable new option for critical care physicians, intensivists, RTs and ICU-based proceduralists. It delivers an airway control solution for high-risk patients, especially those managing heavy … [Read more...] about Karl Storz wins FDA nod for single-use bronchoscope
Cook Medical launches new endoscopy products
Cook Medical this week announced the U.S. and Canadian launches of its Cold AcuSnare polypectomy snare and Caesar alligator rat tooth grasping forceps, both for endoscopic GI procedures. The Cold AcuSnare is also available in direct markets in Europe. Cook Medical officials say the launches make the Bloomington, Indiana–based medtech … [Read more...] about Cook Medical launches new endoscopy products
Olympus picks up pediatric indications from FDA for duo of single-use bronchoscopes
Olympus announced today that it received FDA clearance for pediatric use for two of the single-use bronchoscopes it distributes in the U.S. Center Valley, Pennsylvania-based Olympus Corp. of the Americas distributes the H-SteriScope single-use video flexible bronchoscopes in the U.S. Hunan Vathin Medical Instrument Co. manufactures the scopes. … [Read more...] about Olympus picks up pediatric indications from FDA for duo of single-use bronchoscopes
Olympus issues label update for certain bronchoscopes related to endobronchial combustion
Olympus announced today that it made a voluntary corrective action to provide further clarification on the use of certain bronchoscopes. The company's global action aims to outline the safe and effective use of its bronchoscopes with laser therapy, argon plasma coagulation or high-frequency cauterization equipment during therapeutic procedures … [Read more...] about Olympus issues label update for certain bronchoscopes related to endobronchial combustion
Gore, Olympus ink distro deal for Viabil endoprosthesis
Olympus announced today that it entered into a distribution agreement with W.L. Gore & Associates for the Gore Viabil biliary endoprosthesis. The international agreement makes Olympus the exclusive distributor for the Viabil endoprosthesis for endoscopic placement. Olympus plans to begin commercialization over the coming months, beginning in … [Read more...] about Gore, Olympus ink distro deal for Viabil endoprosthesis
Outlook Surgical wins FDA clearance for hybrid endoscope system
Outlook Surgical this week announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Inova 1 Towerless Endoscope System. The Bloomington, Illinois-based company designed the device to combine the features of a rigid and flexible scope into a single platform. It is intended for head and neck procedures, including ENT and related specialties. Outlook … [Read more...] about Outlook Surgical wins FDA clearance for hybrid endoscope system
Zenflow gets FDA nod for single-use cystoscope
Zenflow announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Spring scope and camera control unit (CCU). The South San Francisco, California-based company touts its Spring scope and CCU as the first single-use cystoscope of its kind. It features a 12-fr working channel, making it more than 80% larger than current single-use models, the … [Read more...] about Zenflow gets FDA nod for single-use cystoscope
