Profile: Olympus America, Inc. provides portable intubation fiberoscope, standard intubation fiberscope, bronchoscope, colonoscope, gastroscope, enteroscope, duodenoscope, sigmoidoscope, choledoscope, endoscopic ultrasound, video rhinolaryngoscope, fiberoptic rhinolaryngoscope, esophagoscope, video endoscopy system and rigid laparoscopes. We also offer insufflation equipment, biliary and pancreatic, electrosurgical generators, enteroscopic devices, biopsy and sampling, polypectomy and autoclavable laparoscopic equipment. We also focus on otorhinolaryngology, imaging systems, urology, thorascopy, anesthesiology, anthroscopy, and gynecology surgical instruments. We offer a complete line of flexible fiberscopes and videoscopes for tracheal intubation, including the PortaView range of intubation scopes, which are ideal for use in emergency care settings and offer convenient portability, extended battery performance, and excellent observation capability. Our HiQ+ hand instruments are designed to be an extension of the surgeon's hand, which is why they feature excellent ergonomics for maximum comfort and optimal force transmission for both grasping and dissecting tissue with minimal effort. These instruments are available in standard and long lengths for both bipolar and monopolar applications.
The company was founded in 1919, has revenues of > USD 1 Billion, has ~700 employees.
FDA Registration Number: 2429304
• 3-Dimensional Camera System |
• Acid Phosphatase, Naphthyl Phosphate Test (FDA Code: CKB / 862.1020) An acid phosphatase (total or prostatic) test system is a device intended to measure the activity of the acid phosphatase enzyme in plasma and serum. |
• Alkaline Phosphatase, Phenolphthalein Phosphate Test (FDA Code: CJK / 862.1050) An alkaline phosphatase or isoenzymes test system is a device intended to measure alkaline phosphatase or its isoenzymes (a group of enzymes with similar biological activity) in serum or plasma. Measurements of alkaline phosphatase or its isoenzymes are used in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, bone, parathyroid, and intestinal diseases. |
• Alkaline Picrate Creatinine Colorimetric Method (FDA Code: CGX / 862.1225) A creatinine test system is a device intended to measure creatinine levels in plasma and urine. Creatinine measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of renal diseases, in monitoring renal dialysis, and as a calculation basis for measuring other urine analytes. |
• Alpha-1-Acid-Glycoprotein Antigen (FDA Code: LKL / 866.5420) Analpha- 1-glycoproteins immunological test system is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniquesalpha- 1-glycoproteins (a group of plasma proteins found in thealpha- 1 group when subjected to electrophoresis) in serum and other body fluids. Measurement of specificalpha- 1-glycoproteins may aid in the diagnosis of collagen (connective tissue) disorders, tuberculosis, infections, extensive malignancy, and diabetes. |
• Alpha-1-Antitrypsin (FDA Code: DEM / 866.5130) Analpha -1-antitrypsin immunological test system is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniques thealpha -1-antitrypsin (a plasma protein) in serum, other body fluids, and tissues. The measurements aid in the diagnosis of several conditions including juvenile and adult cirrhosis of the liver. In addition,alpha -1-antitrypsin deficiency has been associated with pulmonary emphysema. |
• Alpha-2-HS-Glycoprotein (FDA Code: DEF / 866.5425) Analpha -2-glycoproteins immunolgical test system is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniques thealpha -2-glycoproteins (a group of plasma proteins found in thealpha- 2 group when subjected to electrophoresis) in serum and other body fluids. Measurement ofalpha -2-glycoproteins aids in the diagnosis of some cancers and genetically inherited deficiencies of these plasma proteins. |
• Amphetamine Gas Chromatography Test (FDA Code: DOD / 862.3100) An amphetamine test system is a device intended to measure amphetamine, a central nervous system stimulating drug, in plasma and urine. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of amphetamine use or overdose and in monitoring levels of amphetamine to ensure appropriate therapy. |
• Amylase Catalytic Method Test (FDA Code: JFJ / 862.1070) An amylase test system is a device intended to measure the activity of the enzyme amylase in serum and urine. Amylase measurements are used primarily for the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). |
• Amylase Nephelometric (FDA Code: KHM / 862.1070) |
• Angioscope (FDA Code: LYK / 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. |
• Antistreptolysin-Titer/Streptolysin O Reagent (FDA Code: GTQ / 866.3720) |
• Arthroscopes (FDA Code: HRX / 888.1100) An arthroscope is an electrically powered endoscope intended to make visible the interior of a joint. The arthroscope and accessories also is intended to perform surgery within a joint. |
• Assayed and Unassayed Single (Specified) Analyte Controls (FDA Code: JJX / 862.1660) A quality control material (assayed and unassayed) for clinical chemistry is a device intended for medical purposes for use in a test system to estimate test precision and to detect systematic analytical deviations that may arise from reagent or analytical instrument variation. A quality control material (assayed and unassayed) may be used for proficiency testing in interlaboratory surveys. This generic type of device includes controls (assayed and unassayed) for blood gases, electrolytes, enzymes, multianalytes (all kinds), single (specified) analytes, or urinalysis controls. |
• Ast/Sgot Nadh Oxidation/Nad Reduction (FDA Code: CIT / 862.1100) An aspartate amino transferase (AST/SGOT) test system is a device intended to measure the activity of the enzyme aspartate amino transferase (AST) (also known as a serum glutamic oxaloacetic transferase or SGOT) in serum and plasma. Aspartate amino transferase measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of certain types of liver and heart disease. |
• Autoclavable Arthroscopes |
• Automated Blood Grouping and Antibody Test System (FDA Code: KSZ / 864.9175) An automated blood grouping and antibody test system is a device used to group erythrocytes (red blood cells) and to detect antibodies to blood group antigens. |
• Automated Immunoassay Analyzers |
• Beta-2-Microglobulin Immunological Test System (FDA Code: JZG / 866.5630) Abeta -2-microglobulin immunological test system is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniquesbeta -2-microglobulin (a protein molecule) in serum, urine, and other body fluids. Measurement ofbeta -2-microglobulin aids in the diagnosis of active rheumatoid arthritis and kidney disease. |
• Bilirubin Diazo Colorimetry Test (FDA Code: CIG / 862.1110) A bilirubin (total or direct) test system is a device intended to measure the levels of bilirubin (total or direct) in plasma or serum. Measurements of the levels of bilirubin, an organic compound formed during the normal and abnormal distruction of red blood cells, if used in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, hemolytic hematological, and metabolic disorders, including hepatitis and gall bladder block. |
• Bromcresol Green Dye-Binding, Albumin (FDA Code: CIX / 862.1035) An albumin test system is a device intended to measure the albumin concentration in serum and plasma. Albumin measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous diseases involving primarily the liver or kidneys. |
• C-Reactive Protein Test System (FDA Code: DCN / 866.5270) A C-reactive protein immunological test system is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniques the C-reactive protein in serum and other body fluids. Measurement of C-reactive protein aids in evaluation of the amount of injury to body tissues. |
• Calcium Azo-Dye (FDA Code: CJY / 862.1145) A calcium test system is a device intended to measure the total calcium level in serum. Calcium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of parathyroid disease, a variety of bone diseases, chronic renal disease and tetany (intermittent muscular contractions or spasms). |
• Calcium Cresolphthalein Complexone Test (FDA Code: CIC / 862.1145) |
• Carbon-Dioxide Coulometric Method Test (FDA Code: CHS / 862.1160) A bicarbonate/carbon dioxide test system is a device intended to measure bicarbonate/carbon dioxide in plasma, serum, and whole blood. Bicarbonate/carbon dioxide measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous potentially serious disorders associated with changes in body acid-base balance. |
• Cellulose Acetate Membrane Electrophoresis Equipment |
• Centrifugal Chemistry Analyzer (FDA Code: JJG / 862.2140) A centrifugal chemistry analyzer for clinical use is an automatic device intended to centrifugally mix a sample and a reagent and spectrophotometrically measure concentrations of the sample constituents. This device is intended for use in conjunction with certain materials to measure a variety of analytes. |
• Chloride Coulometric Test (FDA Code: JFS / 862.1170) A chloride test system is a device intended to measure the level of chloride in plasma, serum, sweat, and urine. Chloride measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte and metabolic disorders such as cystic fibrosis and diabetic acidosis. |
• Chloride Ion Specific Electrode (FDA Code: CGZ / 862.1170) |
• Chloride Test System (FDA Code: CHJ / 862.1170) |
• Clinical Colorimeter (FDA Code: JJQ / 862.2300) A colorimeter, a photometer, or a spectrophotometer for clinical use is an instrument intended to measure radiant energy emitted, transmitted, absorbed, or reflected under controlled conditions. The device may include a monochromator to produce light of a specific wavelength. |
• Clinical Enzyme Analyzer (FDA Code: JJI / 862.2500) An enzyme analyzer for clinical use is a device intended to measure enzymes in plasma or serum by nonkinetic or kinetic measurement of enzyme-catalyzed reactions. This device is used in conjunction with certain materials to measure a variety of enzymes as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of certain enzyme-related disorders. |
• Colonoscopes |
• Colposcope and Accessories (FDA Code: HEX / 884.1630) A colposcope is a device designed to permit direct viewing of the tissues of the vagina and cervix by a telescopic system located outside the vagina. It is used to diagnose abnormalities and select areas for biopsy. This generic type of device may include a light source, cables, and component parts. |
• Complement C3 (FDA Code: CZW / 866.5240) A complement components immunological test system is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniques complement components C1q, C1r, C1s, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, and C9, in serum, other body fluids, and tissues. Complement is a group of serum proteins which destroy infectious agents. Measurements of these proteins aids in the diagnosis of immunologic disorders, especially those associated with deficiencies of complement components. |
• Complement C4 (FDA Code: DBI / 866.5240) |
• Creatine Kinase (FDA Code: JLB / 862.1210) A creatine test system is a device intended to measure creatine (a substance synthesized in the liver and pancreas and found in biological fluids) in plasma, serum, and urine. Measurements of creatine are used in the diagnosis and treatment of muscle diseases and endocrine disorders including hyperthyroidism. |
• Cystourethroscope (FDA Code: FBO / 876.1500) |
• Discrete Photometric Chemistry Analyzer (FDA Code: JJE / 862.2160) A discrete photometric chemistry analyzer for clinical use is a device intended to duplicate manual analytical procedures by performing automatically various steps such as pipetting, preparing filtrates, heating, and measuring color intensity. This device is intended for use in conjunction with certain materials to measure a variety of analytes. Different models of the device incorporate various instrumentation such as micro analysis apparatus, double beam, single, or dual channel photometers, and bichromatic 2-wavelength photometers. Some models of the device may include reagent-containing components that may also serve as reaction units. |
• Ear Microscope |
• Electrophoresis Instrumentation (FDA Code: JZS / 866.4500) Immunoelectrophoresis equipment for clinical use with its electrical power supply is a device used for separating protein molecules. Immunoelectrophoresis is a procedure in which a complex protein mixture is placed in an agar gel and the various proteins are separated on the basis of their relative mobilities under the influence of an electric current. The separated proteins are then permitted to diffuse through the agar toward a multispecific antiserum, allowing precipitation and visualization of the separate complexes. |
• Electrosurgical Devices |
• Endobronchial Ultrasound |
• Endoscope Accessories (FDA Code: KOG) |
• Endoscope Video Monitor |
• Endoscopic Cytology Brush (FDA Code: FDX / 876.1500) |
• Endoscopic Forceps |
• Endoscopic Light Source |
• Endoscopic Rigid Telescope (FDA Code: FBP / 876.1500) |
• Endoscopic Ultrasound |