Japanese medical device makers Canon Medical Systems and Olympus have teamed up to provide advanced Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) equipment for high-quality image diagnoses.
Under the collaboration, Canon will develop and manufacture diagnostic ultrasound systems used in Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS), while Olympus will be responsible for sales and marketing.
Through the collaboration, both companies aim to enhance diagnostic performance in the field of EUS, initially in Japan and Europe, with plans to expand globally.
Canon Medical has over 100 years of experience in the diagnostic imaging systems business, including X-ray diagnostic systems, CT, MRI, and ultrasound diagnostic systems.
The company is leading the development of (A-mode) Amplitude display mode systems for neurosurgery and linear electronic scanning systems, among others.
ultrasound image quality and proprietary technologies, such as D-THI image quality enhancement technology, and SMI imaging technology
Canon Medical Systems president and CEO Toshio Takiguchi said: “We have been promoting our business with diagnostic imaging at its core under the philosophy of ‘Made for Life,’ which expresses our desire to contribute to medical care that protects precious lives.
“We have a long history in diagnostic ultrasound systems and have developed unique technologies that contribute to the early detection of diseases in cooperation with doctors around the world.
“We are very pleased to collaborate with Olympus, a leading endoscope manufacturer, in the EUS field, which we have not been able to cover adequately until now, to deliver superior solutions to more patients.”
Olympus provides medical devices that enable early detection, diagnosis and staging, and minimally invasive treatment, starting with the world’s first practical gastrocamera.
The company has worked together with physicians to develop new equipment in the field of EUS to enhance imaging and diagnostic methods and expand procedures.
Through the collaboration, the two companies are expected to achieve further qualitative improvements in the quality of images.
The alliance will also improve the diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment of EUS, contributing to the early detection of diseases.
Olympus Corporation endoscopic solutions division head and executive officer Frank Drewalowski said: “Olympus aims to improve patients’ quality of life through early diagnosis made available with Endoscopic Ultrasound Systems.
“In the field of EUS, diagnostic ultrasound systems are very important, and we are pleased to have a cooperative relationship with Canon Medical, which has advanced ultrasound imaging technology.
“Canon Medical and Olympus will continue to introduce products and technology that address the needs of the patients, healthcare professionals, and the broader medical industry.”
