Hamburg, 10/24/2025 | Press Release | Medical Systems Olympus Enhances Flexibility of ENT Care in EMEA with Single-use Rhinolaryngoscope
Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global MedTech company, introduces the Vathin E-SteriScope™ single-use flexible video rhinolaryngoscope for use in diagnostic and therapeutic otorhinolaryngological procedures. The disposable E-SteriScope maximizes flexibility and choice for ENT (ear, nose, and throat) physicians. Manufactured by Hunan Vathin Medical Instrument Co., Ltd., and distributed by Olympus, it is now available in select regions of the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) market.
As a leader in endoscopy, Olympus is committed to offering a comprehensive portfolio that includes a full range of access, visualization, and therapeutic ENT endoscopy solutions. With the addition of the E-SteriScope single-use flexible video rhinolaryngoscope, healthcare providers have flexibility in their approach to every procedure.
“We are very excited to launch this single-use rhinolaryngoscope as a complement to the full Olympus ENT portfolio in EMEA,” said Martijn Koster, Global ENT Business Unit Leader at Olympus. “It supports physicians in balancing the many factors that influence clinical workflow and deciding on the best pathway to diagnosis and treatment.”
Portability, connectivity, and convenience
Featuring advanced portability, the E-SteriScope gives healthcare professionals the freedom to see patients in the operating room or the office, with the option to perform biopsies, injections, and other procedures in more sites of care.1
Streamlined content management and data sharing platforms, including the Olympus nCare™ recorder and VaultStream™ server, support collaboration among physicians and nurses, allowing them to connect seamlessly with team members while patient data is stored safely and can be accessed easily from one location. And with a working channel option and workflow pathway solutions, the single-use rhinolaryngoscope contributes to improved procedural efficiency, reduced procedure-related costs, and increased patient satisfaction.2
At the ready when needed, the E-SteriScope single-use flexible video rhinolaryngoscope offers healthcare professionals a quick and effective alternative to reusable scopes, when appropriate. For more information, visit the Olympus product website.
DISCLAIMER
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* This product may not be available in all regions. As with any medical device, careful consideration should be given to all applicable labeling, including potential risks and benefits associated with the product.
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References
1 DN0051996, Vathin E-Steriscope Resp & ENT Compatibility Study.
2 Schimberg, AS, Wellenstein, DJ, van den Broek, EM et al. Office-based vs. operating room-performed laryngopharyngeal surgery: a review of cost differences. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2019; 276:2963–2973. doi.org/10.1007/s00405-019-05617-z