The European Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
European legislation regarding medical devices has been extensively revised in order to improve the quality of medical devices and increase patient safety.
Learn moreOlympus provides a comprehensive lineup of solutions for early diagnosis and minimally invasive therapy, suitable for a range of diseases. Our pioneering experience in these fields has led us to develop unique technologies and services, which match, and often exceed, physicians’ and surgeons’ increasing demands. Simultaneously, our technologies and services help to improve the quality of life of patients, as well as reduce their healthcare expenses.
European legislation regarding medical devices has been extensively revised in order to improve the quality of medical devices and increase patient safety.
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70%
The global market share of Olympus in the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy is approximately 70%.
More than
1,200
different EndoTherapy devices, serving as a comprehensive portfolio for endoscopic diagnosis and treatment procedures.
THUNDERBEAT
Its unique integration of bipolar and ultrasonic energy has made THUNDERBEAT the fastest growing energy device. 3
Top 100 Global Innovator company 2
Over
65years of contribution to early diagnosis.
Inventor of the
world’s first practical
gastrocamera
7.35 million colonoscopies are performed annually with Olympus endoscopes in Europe (approximately). Endoscopic colonoscopy is the most effective method for early detection of colorectal cancer. 1
Over
6,700
patents held in the medical business.
More than
500 fully integrated ORs from Olympus have been installed across Europe since the introduction of the first integrated operation room a decade ago.
1 Zauber, Ann et al. (2012): Colonoscopic Polypectomy and Long-Term Prevention of Colorectal-Cancer Deaths, in: The New England Journal of Medicine, 366: 687-696.
2 http://top100innovators.stateofinnovation.com/
3 Based on internal analysis.
Since the invention of the world’s first practical gastrocamera, Olympus has been working closely with healthcare professionals continuously. Our mutual mission is to identify better and more economical solutions for medical issues. Olympus matches its innovative capabilities in medical technology and precision manufacturing with doctors’ skills, in providing the best possible outcomes for patients and society as a whole.
Olympus is fully committed to conducting partnerships between the industry, healthcare professionals (HCP), and healthcare organizations (HCO), in a fair and ethical manner and in full compliance with the laws and regulations. This includes: