- In January 2024, Canon Medical Systems Corporation and Olympus Corporation agreed to collaborate on Endoscopic Ultrasound Systems. Canon Medical will develop and manufacture diagnostic ultrasound systems for Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS), while Olympus will handle sales and marketing, aiming to provide advanced EUS equipment with high-quality imaging capabilities globally. This collaboration aims to enhance diagnostic performance in the EUS field
- In November 2023, Microline Surgical, a subsidiary of HOYA Corporation, acquired the rights to REVEEL Endoscopic Retractor from RETRACTION Limited. This acquisition enhances Microline Surgical's laparoscopic instrumentation assets, providing an unobstructed view of the surgical site while protecting the liver during laparoscopic surgeries
- In October 2023, Olympus Corporation announced the launch of its next-generation EVIS X1 endoscopy system in Brazil. This system is designed to provide advanced imaging technologies for gastrointestinal (GI) tract visualization, including features like Texture and Color Enhancement Imaging (TXI) and Red Dichromatic Imaging (RDI), aiming to enhance the visibility of lesions and polyps
- In August 2024, KARL STORZ, partnered with FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation (Fujifilm), a top supplier of endoscopic imaging and endosurgical technologies. This partnership aims to provide endoscopists and surgeons with comprehensive solutions
- In September 2024, Stryker launched its groundbreaking 1788 Advanced Imaging Platform in India. This next-generation surgical camera system is designed for use across multiple specialties, delivering vibrant, high-resolution 4K images and advanced fluorescence imaging capabilities to enhance surgical visualization and improve patient outcomes
