Innovative Tech Designation Awarded to KARL STORZ for VITOM eagle and ARTip CRUISE

KARL STORZ United States’ VITOM eagle exoscope with ARTip CRUISE motorized holding system has received an Innovative Technology designation from Vizient Inc., the nation’s largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company.

Each year, healthcare experts serving on Vizient provider-led councils review select products and technologies for their potential to enhance clinical care, patient safety, or healthcare worker safety or to improve business operations of healthcare organizations. Innovative Technology designations are awarded to previously contracted products to highlight the potential impact of these innovations on patient care and business models of healthcare organizations.

“Congratulations to KARL STORZ for achieving this peer-designated status,” said Kelly Flaharty, senior director contract services and Vizient Innovative Technology Program leader. “Our customer council deemed the VITOM eagle exoscope with ARTip CRUISE motorized arm worthy of this designation for its potential to make a real difference in the healthcare industry.”

The VITOM eagle exoscopic system is a 4K/3D/ICG heads-up visualization solution and reportedly the only exoscope on the market that enables surgeons to seamlessly switch between exoscopic and endoscopic visualization on a single video platform, the KARL STORZ IMAGE1 S. VITOM eagle offers exceptional image quality and depth perception for critical surgical interventions, according to KARL STORZ.

Designed with the surgeon in mind, the VITOM eagle addresses the growing concern of musculoskeletal disorders caused by non-ergonomic posture during lengthy microsurgical procedures. With a high level of magnification and position flexibility, the VITOM eagle allows a more natural posture during surgery. The ARTip CRUISE motorized, steerable holding arm enhances the user experience by enabling quick, accurate positioning with minimal effort, simplifying workflow and permitting optimal focus and stability throughout the procedure.

The unique combination of the VITOM eagle, ARTip CRUISE, and IMAGE1 S allows hospitals to access advanced imaging via a single platform, lowering equipment downtime, streamlining surgical workflow, and improving cost efficiency.

“We are proud to bring the VITOM eagle exoscope with ARTip technology to the U.S. market, particularly after watching the exoscopic market evolve for almost a decade,” said Chris Smith, vice president of Sales & Marketing, Upper Endoscopy, at KARL STORZ United States. “We always strive to address the quadruple aim in our solutions—reducing cost, improving quality, increasing physician and care team satisfaction, and enhancing patient outcomes. We’re confident this solution will hit the mark with our clinical end users, providing the ability to truly transform microsurgery and adding many benefits to those seeking to combine the advantages of an operating microscope and an endoscopic visualization platform. The VITOM eagle provides this very unique combination in a cost-effective way.”

Vizient represents a diverse membership that includes academic medical centers, pediatric facilities, community hospitals, integrated health delivery networks and non-acute healthcare providers and represents approximately $140 billion in annual purchasing volume. Through its Innovative Technology Program, Vizient works with member-led councils and task forces to evaluate products for their potential to bring real innovation to healthcare. Vizient may award a contract to products deemed worthy of the Innovative Technology designation outside of the competitive bid cycle.

KARL STORZ develops endoscopic technology and surgical imaging solutions across virtually all surgical specialties. Its integrated OR solutions enhance collaboration to improve clinical efficiency and outcomes inside the hospital and across other care sites. With subsidiaries worldwide, KARL STORZ is a family-owned company based in Germany that designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets its products with an emphasis on visionary design, precision craftsmanship, and clinical effectiveness.