January 6, 2021 – KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. announced the IMAGE1 S Rubina multimode visualization system for endoscopic imaging.
The IMAGE1 S Rubina combines state-of-the-art 4K resolution with enhanced fluorescence-guided imaging using near-infrared light and indocyanine green dye (NIR/ICG). The system uses dual-4K sensors and dual-LED light technology to toggle seamlessly between white-light and fluorescence modes, without the lag or mismatched frames that are common with alternative technologies
Because IMAGE1 S is a modular system, existing 4K customers can upgrade to this technology for half the cost of competing technologies, the company says.
IMAGE1 S RUBINA allows physicians to switch among several viewing modes to suit different surgical needs:
- 4K Overlay – ideal for bile duct identification and visualization of other critical structures; 4K white light is combined with a 4K NIR/ICG overlay image
- Monochromatic – ideal for perfusion; the NIR/ICG signal is presented in white on a black background, providing the clearest demarcation (used widely in a second assessment of perfusion)
- Intensity Map – identifies intensity of the NIR/ICG signal and assigns colors based on relative response.
In addition, the new and improved RUBINA telescopes now offer ONE scope for every procedure, white light or NIR/ICG.
The new design uses a proprietary glass technology that delivers edge-to-edge clarity and eliminates the need for refocusing when switching between white light and NIR modes.