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Sony, Olympus to unveil
high-definition endoscope
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[September 15, 2015]
(Reuters) - Sony Corp and Olympus
Corp said they plan to unveil an ultra high-definition surgical
endoscope this week, the first major product from a joint venture formed
three years ago.
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The product allows physicians to view clearer, more instant images
of internal organs, aiding precision during surgical procedures, the
medical device makers told Reuters ahead of an official announcement
on Wednesday.
Sony bought 11.5 percent of Olympus in 2012, in a much-needed cash
injection for the latter after an accounting scandal sent its share
price plummeting.
Sony halved its stake in April to finance restructuring, but said it
wants to continue the alliance, which it sees as an area of growth
to help offset weak sales of TVs and smartphones.
Olympus commands a 70 percent share of the market for
gastrointestinal endoscopes, but lags U.S. rival Stryker Corp and
Germany's Karl Storz GmbH & Co in surgical endoscopes, which can be
employed during minimally invasive surgery.
(Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki; Editing by Christopher Cushing)
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