Olympus and Macrolux: revolutionize disposable urology products!

Olympus and Macrolux: revolutionize disposable urology products!

Olympus Corp. has officially announced a global sales agreement with Macrolux Medical Technology Co. This partnership focuses on the distribution of disposable urology products, including cystoscopes, ureteroscopes and suction cannulas. These products are crucial for the diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract diseases, such as kidney stones, and significantly expand the portfolio of Olympus in the area of ​​one -way goods. Gabriel Mchugh, Executive Vice President at Olympus, has emphasized that the partnership will significantly improve patient care.

Glen Branconier, Senior Vice President at Olympus, emphasized the reliability and diversity of the endoscopy products offered. The new product line will be available in the USA, Canada, Europe and the Asian-Pacific area. In Europe, among other things, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland and Sweden are covered. Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea are intended for the APAC region. Martin Zhang, Managing Director of Macrolux, spoke of the synergies and the clinical advantages that will result from this cooperation.

Innovative products for urology

The Macrolux disposable cystoscopes offer a field of 140 ° as well as special angles of 235 ° upwards and 145 ° down. With an outer diameter of 14.4 FR and a working channel of 2.2 mm, they are suitable for many urological processes. The one-way perotal oscopes are available in the outside diameters 7.5 FR and 8.25 FR and have a angle of 275 °, Autohold technology and a field of vision of 120 °.

In addition, Olympus offers a comprehensive range of endoscopic accessories for gastroenterology. These products support various medical procedures and increase patient safety while at the same time corresponding to modern hygiene standards. For example, the offer includes disposable valve sets such as the Clevershang, which ensures safe air and water flow and enables optimal suction.

Sustainability in focus

In the context of disposable endoscopy, the importance of recycling and environmental influence is also discussed. Studies show that disposable products offer potential advantages in terms of hygiene and cross-contamination, which in turn increases patient safety. For example, a life cycle analysis has shown that disposable cystoscopes can be more environmentally friendly than reusable models under certain conditions.

In view of the current developments, Olympus has been committed to improving health care for over 100 years. At the same time, Macrolux Medical, which was founded in Shenzhen, China in 2020, relies on the development of innovative endoscopic solutions for single use. The partnership between Olympus and Macrolux could not only expand the product range, but also contribute globally to improve health standards.