Olympus Gets Greenlight From FDA For Its New Endoscopy System

The US FDA has cleared a new endoscopy system from Olympus along with two compatible gastrointestinal endoscopes for the diagnosis and treatment of a range of GI issues.

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The Food and Drug Administration’s clearance of a new endoscopy system provides physicians with advanced technology to treat their patients, manufacturer Olympus said.

The Olympus EVIS X1 endoscopy system is used to diagnose, treat, and observe diseases and disorders of the upper and...

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