KARL STORZ Image 1 HD Video Platform Named Innovation Of The Year By Society Of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Culver City, CA - KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc., a global leader in endoscopy technologies and video imaging systems for more than 60 years, is pleased to announce that its Image 1 HD Video Platform has been recognized by the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS) as a 2007 Innovation of the Year. Recipients of this year's Innovations of the Year were announced September 5, 2007, during the SLS 16th International Congress and Endo Expo in San Francisco.
With the addition of high-definition (HD) technology to its Image 1 family of products, KARL STORZ has given laparoscopic surgeons the best viewing experience available, as well as a range of enhanced capabilities. Image 1 offers FULL HD, with 1920 x 1080 resolution. It also acquires and displays surgical images in a 16:9 aspect ratio to provide the widest, most natural endoscopic views possible. Progressive scanning at 60 frames per second enables surgeons to capture fast-moving objects and produce sharper still images with less distortion, especially during rapid instrument movement.
"New functionality in the Image 1 HD platform gives surgeons the unequalled capability to control device functions such as light sources directly from the HD camera head," says Jeffrey Yates, Group Marketing Manager, Video Imaging. "With Image 1 HD, surgeons have all of the video tower functions and device controls placed in their hands, rather than waiting for assistance in starting, stopping or changing device settings." The higher resolution of Image 1 FULL HD provides optimum clarity, color contrast and depth perception, giving laparoscopic surgeons superior visualization that enables them to better distinguish between anatomical planes. "This enhances landmark recognition and identification of suspect tissue," Yates adds.
Because Image 1 HD is a video "platform" rather than a stand-alone product, it is both forward and backward compatible. This means that it can be upgraded rather than replaced to accommodate changes in technology. And the transition to HD is simplified because existing standard-definition camera heads and video scopes can still be used with the new Image 1 HD CCUs. This means that Image 1 HD can provide savings year after year for a lower cost of ownership.
About the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
The SLS was established as an educational, nonprofit organization to help ensure the highest standards for the practice of laparoscopic, endoscopic and minimally invasive surgery. With a membership of more than 6,000 surgeons, the society serves surgeons from various specialties and other health professionals interested in advancing their expertise. Each year, the organization recognizes the most innovative products of the previous 12 months that have multidisciplinary applications in minimally invasive surgery. The SLS notes that products recognized as Innovations of the Year are selected for informational purposes only. The society does not endorse or approve any products, and surgeons should investigate any new equipment for safety and suitability for their particular practice and needs.
SOURCE: KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America