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In April 2011, the company launched their regional headquarters for Asia and Oceania to coordinate regional strategy and facilitate business infrastructure development.<br>Source: Company website, Linkedin
==Medical Systems Business==
===Product Portfolio===
The company offers endoscopes in various specialties. The following is a comprehensive list of endoscopes ,according to specialty, that the company offers:<br>* [http://www.olympusamerica.com/msg_section/msg_endoscopy_ebus_bronchoscopes.asp EBUS Bronchoscopes]* [http://www.olympusamerica.com/msg_section/msg_endoscopy_fiber_bronchoscopes.asp Fiber Optic Bronchoscopes]* [http://www.olympusamerica.com/msg_section/msg_endoscopy_video_bronchoscopes.asp Video Bronchoscopes]* [http://www.olympusamerica.com/msg_section/msg_endoscopy_capsulescopes.asp Capsule Endoscopes]* [http://www.olympusamerica.com/msg_section/msg_endoscopy_choledochoscopes.asp Choledochoscopes]* [http://www.olympusamerica.com/msg_section/msg_endoscopy_colonoscopes.asp Colonoscopes]* [http://www.olympusamerica.com/msg_section/msg_endoscopy_duodenoscopes.asp Duodenoscopes]* [http://www.olympusamerica.com/msg_section/msg_endoscopy_echoendoscopes.asp Echoendoscopes]* [http://www.olympusamerica.com/msg_section/msg_endoscopy_enteroscopes.asp Enteroscopes]* [http://www.olympusamerica.com/msg_section/msg_endoscopy_esophagoscopes.asp Esophagoscopes]* [http://www.olympusamerica.com/msg_section/msg_endoscopy_gastroscopes.asp Gastroscopes]* [http://www.olympusamerica.com/msg_section/msg_endoscopy_laryngoscopes.asp Laryngoscopes]* [http://www.olympusamerica.com/msg_section/msg_maf.asp Intubation Scopes]* [http://www.olympusamerica.com/msg_section/msg_endoscopy_rhinolaryngoscopes.asp Rhinolaryngoscopes]* [http://www.olympusamerica.com/msg_section/msg_endoscopy_sigmoidoscopes.asp Sigmoidoscopes]
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===Recent Developments===
* PolyLoop Ligating Loop: Proprietary ligating loop for prophylactic hemostasis
* Biopsy Forceps: Specially designed to minimize damage to the enteroscope with it's stainless steel construction.
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|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the sigmoid flexure
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* PCF-S: Easy-reach L/R adapter (MAJ-1072) improves control and comfort for smaller hands and has a soft insertion tube for easier insertion and improved patient comfort. It is compatible with CV-180, CV-160 and CV-140 video processors.
* OSF-V60: 730mm working length gives access to the entire sigmoid colon. It has a Slim, 11.3mm insertion tube provides excellent handling while reducing patient discomfort.
* CF-Q160S: Superior image quality with large display size provides enhanced details throughout the image plane. When used in combination with the company's dedicated flushing pump and CV-160 video system center, a continuously clear view is ensured by a forward water jet that removes obstacles inside the colon at the touch of a switch on the scope.
* OSF-4: 700mm working length facilitates complete insertion. Generous 3.2mm instrument channel accommodates a wide variety of accessories.
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===New Products===
*'''Scope Guide:'''<br>[[Image:Scope.PNG|right|140px]] is an exclusive Olympus technology designed to provide a real-time 3D image of the shape and configuration of the colonoscope inside the body. ScopeGuide assists with finding the optimal location to apply abdominal pressure, easier, more confident scope insertion, and early loop identification. The use of ScopeGuide during colonoscopies may lead to less patient discomfort.<br> By seeing the shape of the entire scope as it moves through the body, ScopeGuide provides additional visual information that is particularly helpful during difficult colonoscopies. The endoscopist can evaluate the extent of looping and get a better sense of which rotational maneuvers will be required to straighten out various loop formations that can occur during colonoscopy.
* '''Evis Lucera Colono-Videoscope:''' It helps in reducing the burden on patients and improving performance for both the inspection and treatment of colorectal cancer through the incorporation of two new functions, namely, high flexibility and highly responsive control at the insertion site, while adopting a thinner scope.
* '''Evis Lucera Gastrointestinal Videoscope:''' This slim gastrointestinal videoscope can be inserted through the nasal tract or the mouth to realise high quality images and is suited for the examination of lesions in the upper digestive tract, for example, in the stomach.
** 6 white LED lights always ensure a clear field of view
** Compact battery with energy efficient technology
:The company is developing technologies to expand the application of capsule endoscopes to the stomach and large bowel.
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Source: Company website, SEC fillings
