PENTAX Launches the World's First HD Video Brochoscope

PENTAX Life Care, experts in high definition endoscopy, has introduced the world's first HD (high definition) video bronchoscope. The newest addition to PENTAX Life Care's well established range of high definition HD+ endoscopes, the EB-1990i HD+ Bronchoscope sets a new standard for state-of-the-art bronchoscopy and provides incomparable image quality in pulmonology.

The new EB-1990i HD+ Bronchoscope is the first high definition bronchoscope with a megapixel CCD that presents clear high resolution images with highly accurate, natural colour reproduction. This provides users with excellent image quality in combination with leading ergonomics for better orientation and detection. Incorporated with PENTAX's industry leading HD+ processors, the EB-1990i helps physicians clearly visualise the bronchial airways for increased clinical confidence in their diagnosis.

Delivering significant improvements in image resolution over standard systems, the EB-1990i can, for example, provide clear enhancement of anatomical details of the bronchial mucosa, such as longitudinal elastic bands, mucosal glands and vascularity. In addition, the advanced ergonomics and flexibility of the lightweight scope ensure excellent manoeuvrability, insertion control, and comfort. A fully operational instrument channel also enables the use of small biopsy forceps for an adequate tissue diagnosis.

"Instilling greater clinical confidence by delivering high performance, reliability and value to our customers is at the core of everything we do," said David Moore, Managing Director, PENTAX UK Ltd. "Bronchoscopy has proved to be an important and indispensable diagnostic tool in pulmonology and PENTAX took giant strides to offer the technological advances in the field of bronchoscopy to our customers and the patients they care for."

About PENTAX
With over 80 years' experience of optical and technological innovation and a truly global presence, PENTAX Life Care is internationally renowned for setting new standards in the world of endoscopy. Its wide range of specialist flexible endoscopes, both video and fibre optic, are specifically designed to meet the demands of today's clinicians for both therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. For example, with the world's first Confocal Endomicroscopy System and the first HD+ megapixel scopes, PENTAX Life Care continues to be at the forefront of endoscopy product design, technology and manufacture.

PENTAX UK is a wholly owned subsidiary of HOYA Corporation. Operating from its offices and training facilities in Slough, PENTAX UK serves hospitals nationwide, offering sales advice, commissioning, after sales service and training support to clinicians, nurses and support staff.

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