Profile: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG specializes in the production and sale of medical instruments & devices. We offer a range of endoscopic equipment for human & veterinary medicine and for industrial applications. The instruments developed by us permit a whole range of endoscopic, minimally invasive operations, such as support immersion endoscopy, cavity endoscopy, endoscopic treatment of disorders of the salivary duct, arthroscopy of the temperomandibular joint and endoscopically assisted procedures for treating comminuted fractures of the zygomatic arch, the zygomatic process and the condylar process. Our otorhinolaryngology branch of medicine comprises rigid endoscopes spanning the entire spectrum of lengths, diameters and directions of view, flexible fiberscopes & close on 6,000 different instruments. We also offer an extensive product range for skull base surgery, pituitary gland surgery and otoneurosurgery, which includes a large number of flexible & rigid endoscopes as well as instruments for advanced operating techniques in this field. From basic equipment for the ENT practice through complete sets of endoscopic and surgical instruments up to the high-technology system for video-assisted endoscopy & autofluorescence, we provide an entire range of endoscopes & instruments.
The company has ~2000 employees and is ISO 9000, ISO 9001, ISO 9002, ISO 9003, CE certified.
FDA Registration Number: 9614434
US Agent: Susie S. Chen / Karl Storz Endoscopy-america, Inc.
Phone: +1-(424)-218-8201 Fax: +1-(424)-218-8519 E-Mail:
• Reusable Operating Room Gown |
• Rhinoscope |
• Rib Spreaders |
• Rib Spreaders Repair Service |
• Rigid |
• Rigid Bronchoscope Biopsy Forceps (FDA Code: JEK / 874.4680) A bronchoscope (flexible or rigid) and accessories is a tubular endoscopic device with any of a group of accessory devices which attach to the bronchoscope and is intended to examine or treat the larynx and tracheobronchial tree. It is typically used with a fiberoptic light source and carrier to provide illumination. The device is made of materials such as stainless steel or flexible plastic. This generic type of device includes the rigid ventilating bronchoscope, rigid nonventilating bronchoscope, nonrigid bronchoscope, laryngeal-bronchial telescope, flexible foreign body claw, bronchoscope tubing, flexible biopsy forceps, rigid biopsy curette, flexible biopsy brush, rigid biopsy forceps, flexible biopsy curette, and rigid bronchoscope aspirating tube, but excludes the fiberoptic light source and carrier. |
• Rigid Cystoscopes |
• Rigid Endoscope Tester |
• Rigid Endoscopes (FDA Code: GCM / 876.1500) An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access, illumination, and allow observation or manipulation of body cavities, hollow organs, and canals. The device consists of various rigid or flexible instruments that are inserted into body spaces and may include an optical system for conveying an image to the user's eye and their accessories may assist in gaining access or increase the versatility and augment the capabilities of the devices. Examples of devices that are within this generic type of device include cleaning accessories for endoscopes, photographic accessories for endoscopes, nonpowered anoscopes, binolcular attachments for endoscopes, pocket battery boxes, flexible or rigid choledochoscopes, colonoscopes, diagnostic cystoscopes, cystourethroscopes, enteroscopes, esophagogastroduodenoscopes, rigid esophagoscopes, fiberoptic illuminators for endoscopes, incandescent endoscope lamps, biliary pancreatoscopes, proctoscopes, resectoscopes, nephroscopes, sigmoidoscopes, ureteroscopes, urethroscopes, endomagnetic retrievers, cytology brushes for endoscopes, and lubricating jelly for transurethral surgical instruments. This section does not apply to endoscopes that have specialized uses in other medical specialty areas and that are covered by classification regulations in other parts of the device classification regulations. |
• Rigid Laryngoscope (FDA Code: CCW / 868.5540) A rigid laryngoscope is a device used to examine and visualize a patient's upper airway and aid placement of a tracheal tube. |
• Rigid Nephroscope |
• Rigid Stereotactic Frame |
• Rotating Biopsy Punches |
• Rotating Uterine Biopsy Forceps |
• Routine Fiberoptic Light Source (FDA Code: FCW / 876.1500) |
• Semi Rigid biopsy forceps |
• Serrated Jaws Carbide Jaw Needle Holder |
• Simple Pneumoperitoneum Needle (FDA Code: FHP / 876.1500) |
• Single Use Surgical Instruments |
• Single use VacutainerT Needle Holder |
• Single-Use Needle Holder |
• Sinus Endoscopy, Needle Holders |
• Sinus Trocar (FDA Code: KBG / 874.4420) |
• Soft Tissue Biodegradable Fixation Fastener (FDA Code: MAI / 888.3030) Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories are devices intended to be implanted consisting of one or more metallic components and their metallic fasteners. The devices contain a plate, a nail/plate combination, or a blade/plate combination that are made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, stainless steel, and titanium, that are intended to be held in position with fasteners, such as screws and nails, or bolts, nuts, and washers. These devices are used for fixation of fractures of the proximal or distal end of long bones, such as intracapsular, intertrochanteric, intercervical, supracondylar, or condylar fractures of the femur; for fusion of a joint; or for surgical procedures that involve cutting a bone. The devices may be implanted or attached through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system. |
• Soft Tissue Non-Biodegradable Fixation Fastener (FDA Code: MBI / 888.3040) A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a stiff wire segment or rod made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel, and that may be smooth on the outside, fully or partially threaded, straight or U-shaped; and may be either blunt pointed, sharp pointed, or have a formed, slotted head on the end. It may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system. |
• Special Purpose Electrosurgical Equipment |
• Stainless Steel Needle Holders |
• Standard Needle Holders |
• Standard Oval Biopsy Forceps |
• Sterilization Wrap Containers (FDA Code: KCT / 880.6850) A sterilization wrap (pack, sterilization wrapper, bag, or accessories, is a device intended to be used to enclose another medical device that is to be sterilized by a health care provider. It is intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed medical device and also to maintain sterility of the enclosed device until used. |
• Stone Manipulation Forceps |
• Straight Carbide Jaw Needle Holder |
• Straight Uterine Curette w/Regular Tip |
• Suction Biopsy Instrument (FDA Code: FCK / 876.1075) A gastroenterology-urology biopsy instrument is a device used to remove, by cutting or aspiration, a specimen of tissue for microscopic examination. This generic type of device includes the biopsy punch, gastrointestinal mechanical biopsy instrument, suction biopsy instrument, gastro-urology biopsy needle and needle set, and nonelectric biopsy forceps. This section does not apply to biopsy instruments that have specialized uses in other medical specialty areas and that are covered by classification regulations in other parts of the device classification regulations. |
• Surgical Instrument Tray (FDA Code: FSM / 878.4800) A manual surgical instrument for general use is a nonpowered, hand-held, or hand-manipulated device, either reusable or disposable, intended to be used in various general surgical procedures. The device includes the applicator, clip applier, biopsy brush, manual dermabrasion brush, scrub brush, cannula, ligature carrier, chisel, clamp, contractor, curette, cutter, dissector, elevator, skin graft expander, file, forceps, gouge, instrument guide, needle guide, hammer, hemostat, amputation hook, ligature passing and knot-tying instrument, knife, blood lancet, mallet, disposable or reusable aspiration and injection needle, disposable or reusable suturing needle, osteotome, pliers, rasp, retainer, retractor, saw, scalpel blade, scalpel handle, one-piece scalpel, snare, spatula, stapler, disposable or reusable stripper, stylet, suturing apparatus for the stomach and intestine, measuring tape, and calipers. A surgical instrument that has specialized uses in a specific medical specialty is classified in separate regulations in parts 868 through 892. |
• Surgical Knife (FDA Code: EMF / 878.4800) |
• Surgical Laryngoscope (FDA Code: GCI / 876.1500) |
• Surgical Light Accessories (FDA Code: FTA / 878.4580) A surgical lamp (including a fixture) is a device intended to be used to provide visible illumination of the surgical field or the patient. |
• Surgical Mediastinoscope (FDA Code: EWY / 874.4720) A mediastinoscope and accessories is a tubular tapered electrical endoscopic device with any of a group of accessory devices which attach to the mediastinoscope and is intended to examine or treat tissue in the area separating the lungs. The device is inserted transthoracicly and is used in diagnosis of tumors and lesions and to determine whether excision of certain organs or tissues is indicated. It is typically used with a fiberoptic light source and carrier to provide illumination. The device is made of materials such as stainless steel. This generic type of device includes the flexible foreign body claw, flexible biopsy forceps, rigid biopsy curette, flexible biopsy brush, rigid biopsy forceps, and flexible biopsy curette, but excludes the fiberoptic light source and carrier. |
• Surgical Orthopedic Scissors (FDA Code: HRR / 888.4540) An orthopedic manual surgical instrument is a nonpowered hand-held device intended for medical purposes to manipulate tissue, or for use with other devices in orthopedic surgery. This generic type of device includes the cerclage applier, awl, bender, drill brace, broach, burr, corkscrew, countersink, pin crimper, wire cutter, prosthesis driver, extractor, file, fork, needle holder, impactor, bending or contouring instrument, compression instrument, passer, socket positioner, probe, femoral neck punch, socket pusher, reamer, rongeur, scissors, screwdriver, bone skid, staple driver, bone screw starter, surgical stripper, tamp, bone tap, trephine, wire twister, and wrench. |
• Surgical Stylet (FDA Code: GAH / 878.4800) |
• Surgical Television Camera with Audio (FDA Code: FWC / 878.4160) A surgical camera and accessories is a device intended to be used to record operative procedures. |
• Table Operating Room Accessories (FDA Code: FWZ / 878.4950) A manual operating table and accessories and a manual operating chair and accessories are nonpowered devices, usually with movable components, intended to be used to support a patient during diagnostic examinations or surgical procedures. |
• Thoracic Scissors |
• Thoracic Trocar |
• Thoracic Trocar Catheter |
• Thoracoscopes |
• Thorascopic Dispenser |
• Tissue Retractors |
• Titanium Needle Holders |