KARL STORZ USA is proud to announce that its VITOM® eagle exoscope with ARTip CRUISE® motorized holding system has been awarded the Innovative Technology designation by Vizient, Inc., the leading healthcare performance improvement organization in the U.S. The VITOM eagle and ARTip CRUISE were showcased at this year’s Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange in Las Vegas.
Each year, Vizient’s provider-led councils evaluate select products and technologies for their potential to enhance clinical care, patient safety, healthcare worker safety, or improve operational efficiency in healthcare organizations. Products earning the Innovative Technology designation are recognized for their potential to positively impact patient care and healthcare business models.
The VITOM® eagle exoscopic system, a 4K/3D/ICG heads-up visualization solution, has earned this designation. It is the only exoscope on the market allowing surgeons to seamlessly switch between exoscopic and endoscopic views on a single platform, the KARL STORZ IMAGE1 S®. Offering exceptional image quality and depth perception, the VITOM eagle is ideal for critical surgical procedures.
Designed with surgeons’ needs in mind, the VITOM eagle helps address musculoskeletal disorders caused by non-ergonomic posture during long microsurgeries. With its high magnification and flexible positioning, the system promotes a more natural posture during surgery. The ARTip CRUISE motorized holding arm further enhances the experience by providing precise, effortless positioning, improving workflow and ensuring stability throughout the procedure.
The VITOM eagle, ARTip CRUISE, and IMAGE1 S together offer hospitals advanced imaging via a single platform, reducing equipment downtime, optimizing workflow, and improving cost-efficiency.
“We are thrilled to introduce the VITOM eagle exoscope with ARTip technology to the U.S. market,” said Chris Smith, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at KARL STORZ USA. “For nearly a decade, we’ve seen the exoscopic market evolve, and this solution aligns with our commitment to improving cost, quality, physician satisfaction, and patient outcomes. The VITOM eagle brings the combined benefits of an operating microscope and endoscopic visualization in a cost-effective way.”
“Congratulations to KARL STORZ for achieving this peer-designated status,” said Kelly Flaharty, Senior Director of Contract Services at Vizient. “Our council recognized the VITOM eagle exoscope with ARTip CRUISE motorized arm for its potential to drive significant change in healthcare.”
Vizient serves a broad membership, including academic medical centers, pediatric hospitals, community hospitals, and integrated health networks, representing approximately $140 billion in annual purchasing volume. Through its Innovative Technology Program, Vizient evaluates products for their potential to innovate healthcare and may award contracts to products that meet these standards outside of competitive bidding.
About KARL STORZ
KARL STORZ is a global leader in endoscopic technology and surgical imaging, offering integrated OR solutions to improve clinical efficiency and outcomes. Based in Germany, the family-owned company designs and manufactures all its products with precision craftsmanship and clinical effectiveness in mind.
