KARL STORZ is pleased to announce the acquisition of assets from Diaspective Vision, a Germany-based business that has driven innovations in the field of spectral camera solutions for medical applications since 2015. Employees from Diaspective Vision will join the KARL STORZ team as part of the deal, which will boost the visual products offered by the Tuttlingen company.
Diaspective Vision’s innovative camera solutions
Diaspective Vision developed and produced high-quality hyperspectral and multispectral camera systems for use in various medical fields. Its product solutions, some of which were sold through KARL STORZ, offered support for both clinical and preclinical applications. KARL STORZ’s main focus has been the TIVITA Mini, the endoscopic version of the TIVITA camera product line from Diaspective Vision. The system is CE-certified under the extended Medical Device Directive deadline for Class IIa devices and is currently approved for contact-free, dye-free assessment of tissue perfusion and oxygenation. This allows surgeons to monitor the health of tissue during surgery – like having an extra sense that shows how well blood is flowing without needing to touch or inject anything. This helps the surgical team make safer, more informed decisions during an operation, which can reduce complications and help patients recover better and faster.
Integration of acquired IP and staff
The acquired intellectual property (IP) will be used in the development of new imaging systems from KARL STORZ and four employees from Diaspective Vision will join the KARL STORZ team. “This acquisition not only strengthens our technological capabilities but also enriches our team with valuable expertise,” said Stefan Rehbein, Vice President Global Research and Development at KARL STORZ. “We are excited to see the innovative contributions our new colleagues will bring to our projects, as we continue to enhance our ability to empower healthcare partners to excel daily, improving patients' lives globally.”
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