Bronchoscopes, Flexible Video

 Bronchoscopes, Flexible; Video
Scope of this Product Comparison

This Product Comparison covers flexible fiberoptic and video bronchoscopes and lists the light sources that
can be used with them. Rigid bronchoscopes are excluded from this report.
For additional information on accessories such as light sources, insufflators, operating instruments, trocars,
and other related topics, see the following Product Comparisons:
 Colonoscopes; Sigmoidoscopes
 Duodenoscopes; Gastroscopes; Choledochoscopes;
Video Systems, Endoscopic, Ingestible Camera
 Flexible Endoscope Reprocessors, Automatic
 Insufflators, Laparoscopic
 Laparoscopes
 Light Sources, Fiberoptic
 Sterilizing Units, Ethylene Oxide
 Sterilizing Units, Steam, Bulk
 Sterilizing Units, Steam, Tabletop
Purpose
Flexible bronchoscopes are used to view the interior of the respiratory tract, particularly the trachea and the
bronchi of the lungs. Flexible bronchoscopes are introduced at the nose or mouth to observe distal branches of the
bronchi, most of which cannot be reached with rigid bronchoscopes. Through working channels in the
bronchoscope, the physician can sample lung tissue (e.g., when pulmonary malignancies are suspected), instill
radiographic media for bronchographic studies, perform laser therapy, remove foreign objects, suction sputum
for microbiological culturing, insert catheters, and perform difficult intubations.
Principles of operation
Flexible bronchoscopes consist of a proximal housing, a flexible insertion tube ranging from 0.5 to 7.0 mm in
diameter, and an “umbilical cord” connecting the light source and the
proximal housing. The proximal housing, which is designed to be held in
one hand, typically includes the eyepiece (fiberoptic models only), UMDNS Information
controls for distal tip (bending section) angulation and suction, and the
This Product Comparison covers the
working channel port. The image and light bundles are sealed within a following device terms and product codes
single flexible sheath. The bending section can be flexed up or down from as listed in ECRI Institute’s Universal
the insertion tube’s central axis by using hand-activated controls on the Medical Device Nomenclature System™
(UMDNS™):
proximal housing; this allows the physician to direct the scope into most Bronchoscopes, Flexible [15-073]
branches of the bronchi. The viewing aperture is located at the distal end Bronchoscopes, Flexible, Video [17-662]
of the insertion tube and provides forward (0°) viewing. Focusing is
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Bronchoscopes, Flexible; Video
accomplished by adjusting the ocular on the proximal

housing. Use of a small aperture or a wide-field objective lens
can free the bronchoscopist from the task of frequent
refocusing; however, this may reduce image brightness and
resolution.
Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopes have two types of
fiberoptic bundles connecting the proximal and distal
sections: the light guide transmits light from the light source
to the distal tip of the bronchoscope for field illumination; the
image guide returns the image as reflected light to the
eyepiece. The light and image guides consist of 30,000 to
50,000 fibers constructed to carry light bidirectionally even
when they are flexed. Image-guide fibers are arranged
coherently so that the relative position of each fiber is the
Figure 1. same at both ends of the scope. A mosaic image is
Cross section of a flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope
reconstructed at the eyepiece. The smaller the diameter of the
individual image fibers, the better the resolution of the image; however, fibers with diameters smaller than about
5 µm are difficult to manufacture because of their fragility. Light-guide fibers, in contrast, are not coherently
arranged, nor are they typically as thin as image fibers.
Video Bronchoscopy
Video bronchoscopy is the transmission of electronic image data through the bronchoscope to an external
video processing unit. A video bronchoscope uses a charge-coupled device (CCD) located at the distal tip of the
scope to sense and transmit the images, replacing the image guide and eyepiece (see Figure 2). The images
transmitted to the screen can be recorded, printed using
a video printer, stored on digital media, or transmitted
to another location for simultaneous viewing. Video
bronchoscopes may include image enhancements, such
as hue and resolution adjustments, as well as motion
blur compensation.
Working Channels
Most flexible bronchoscopes have one or two hollow
working channels for suction and for insertion of
accessory instruments such as biopsy needles or forceps
(see Figures 1 and 2). Suction is used to aspirate excess
anesthetic and mucus or to clear the lens surface and
working channel. In some units, suction line-channel
bronchoscopes permit stronger suction through a
separate channel during the procedure. With
fluoroscopic imaging, biopsy instruments can be guided
beyond the bronchoscope’s biopsy channel to obtain
specimens of peripheral lung tissue for histologic or
bacteriologic study. Cytology brushes can be used to
collect cell samples, which are often helpful in locating
pulmonary malignancies before positive shadows
Figure 2. Schematic of a typical video endoscope
appear on x-rays.
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Recent developments in bronchoscopy include the increased application of transbronchial needle aspiration
(TBNA), new tracheobronchial stents for airway obstructions, autofluorescence bronchoscopy as a guide for
endobronchial biopsy for the localization of intraepithelial neoplasia, and direct endobronchial ultrasound
(EBUS). Most of these techniques utilize a bronchoscope’s
working channels.
There are currently two approaches to performing EBUS: radial
probe EBUS and linear (also known as convex probe) EBUS. A
radial probe is typically placed through a guide sheath in the
working channel of a standard bronchoscope. The radial probe
has a rotating transducer that produces a 360° image to the long
axis of the scope. After the lesion is visualized, the probe is
removed for a biopsy instrument to be inserted into the sheath.
For linear EBUS, a special bronchoscope that has the ultrasound
transducer incorporated into the distal end of the scope is utilized;
this bronchoscope is listed in the accompanying chart. The linear transducer has a scanning range of 50° parallel
to the long axis of the bronchoscope, and images are obtained by direct contact against the airway wall. A 22-
gauge biopsy needle can be placed in the working channel and extended at an angle of approximately 20° from
the direct view. The main advantage of linear EBUS is that it offers real-time ultrasound-guided TBNA
capabilities.
Preliminary research into an airway bypass procedure has led to a possible treatment for advanced
emphysema. For the procedure, a Doppler probe is inserted through the working channel of a flexible
bronchoscope to locate an area away from pulmonary vasculature; then a small needle creates aperture in the
lungs, kept open by a stent, to allow trapped air in the lungs to escape.
Reported problems
Despite the remote location of the light source, some of the heat produced by the lamp is transmitted to the tip
of the bronchoscope. Although ECRI Institute has received no reports of tissue damage, some tissue heating
caused by illumination sources inevitably occurs. Some precautions may be appropriate, such as preventing the
tip from contacting tissue for prolonged periods, particularly during high-intensity illumination (e.g.,
videotaping).
Children’s airways are often too small to permit breathing around a flexible bronchoscope. Some
manufacturers offer small-diameter bronchoscopes that can be used in children; however, some of these
instruments lack biopsy channels and can be used only for diagnostic procedures. Airway stenosis or obstruction
contraindicates flexible bronchoscopy in children.
Bronchospasms and abnormal heartbeats may occur during bronchoscopic procedures, particularly in patients
with respiratory or cardiac disorders. Resuscitation equipment should be close at hand during bronchoscopy.
Bronchial perforations can occur if biopsy brushes or other instruments are forced out of the bronchoscope’s
distal end and meet resistance. Vigorous pressure can also bend the tip of the brush into a hook, lodging it in the
bronchial wall. Dislodging biopsy brushes in these instances may necessitate extending the flexible bronchoscope
over the tip of the brush and then removing the bronchoscope with the brush held inside. Other complications
that have been reported during bronchoscopic procedures include loss of biopsy brushes, breakage of biopsy
forceps, and difficulty withdrawing the bronchoscope from the unit’s covering sleeve.
To prevent costly repairs, hospital personnel should be educated in using, handling, cleaning, and storing
bronchoscopes and other flexible endoscopes. Striking the distal tip against a hard surface or bending or twisting
the scope with excessive force can damage the scope’s lens and glass fibers. If the scope’s delicate exterior sheath
or its working channel is nicked or punctured by endoscopic instruments, fluids can enter the inside of the scope
and come in contact with the light fibers or CCD, as well as with the mechanical components. In fiberoptic scopes,
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this can degrade the image quality and angulation capability; in video scopes, this can result in an immediate loss
of the video image. Most fluid damage can be avoided if leaks are detected early by proper leak testing of the
scope during reprocessing.
Patient cross-contamination is a risk associated with bronchoscopy procedures. Known outbreaks of
tuberculosis have occurred due to improperly cleaned bronchoscopes. There has been debate over the need for
high-level disinfection or sterilization of flexible bronchoscopes. Generally, this issue is addressed by each
hospital’s infection control and risk management departments. The decision should be made before purchasing a
bronchoscope because each manufacturer has specific recommended reprocessing guidelines for its equipment,
and germicidal solutions and sterilants have specific exposure times and/or temperature requirements.
Most bronchoscopes are not autoclavable. Ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization is safe and effective for scopes,
although 10 to 16 hours of aeration time are required before reuse. (For more information, see the Product
Comparison titled Sterilizing Units, Ethylene Oxide.) Germicidal solutions are often used for disinfection, either
as a substitute for, or in conjunction with, EtO sterilization. Some solutions, like glutaraldehyde, contain toxic
residues that can have deleterious effects on patient tissue if the scope is not properly rinsed. Hospital staff must
be aware of the possible risks of such exposure. Orthophthalaldehyde (CIDEX OPA) has mycobacterial activity
and stability over a wide range of pH levels. It is being used as a replacement for glutaraldehyde and is used
primarily as a liquid germicidal agent for scopes.
Hydrogen peroxide is an oxidizing agent used for high-level disinfection. Peracetic acid-, or peroxyacetic acid-
based products are marketed for both sterilization and high-level disinfection by one manufacturer of automated
endoscope reprocessors. Peracetic acid should be handled with caution because it is an oxidizing agent that can
corrode copper, brass, bronze, steel, and galvanized iron; its corrosive effects can be reduced by pH modification.
Failure to rinse scopes after any germicidal solution treatment is hazardous, regardless of the germicidal agent.
Purchase considerations
ECRI Institute recommendations
Included in the accompanying comparison chart are ECRI Institute’s recommendations for minimum
performance requirements for bronchoscopes; recommended specifications have been categorized into one group
that includes all flexible fiberoptic and video bronchoscopes.
The two most important selection factors for bronchoscopes are image quality and ease of use. Since both
factors are highly subjective, hospitals should use each system on a trial basis before purchase to allow physicians
to offer their input. In general, controls should be clearly marked and easy to operate. While assessing the
instrument, physicians should consider optical quality of the bronchoscope’s image brightness and resolution,
depth of field, magnification, color differentiation, angle of vision, and field of view.
Scope dimensions may vary, especially between adult and pediatric models. However, all scopes should be
clearly marked with depth-of-insertion markers. Consecutive markers should be no more than 10 cm apart, and
their marked position should be accurate to within 1 cm to aid the physician in estimating the location of the
structures under view.
Large depths of field, tip deflections, and angles of view improve visualization of internal structures.
Scopes should be compatible with a variety of video processors and light sources. This can help the hospital
reduce expenses when replacing a component in the endoscope/processor/light source chain. Scopes should also
be compatible with as wide a range of reprocessing agents and devices as possible. Before purchasing a
bronchoscope, users should confirm compatibility between the endoscope and an automatic endoscope
reprocessor.

Other specifications
Hospitals need to assess the cleaning requirements of the bronchoscope and must review their scope
reprocessing protocol to be sure that it coincides with the scope manufacturer’s reprocessing recommendations.
Some scopes have channels that can be cleaned with a brush. If EtO gas sterilization is the preferred reprocessing
procedure, the purchase of additional bronchoscopes may be needed to fulfill daily caseload requirements. Some
hospitals choose to automate part of their reprocessing with liquid disinfecting or sterilizing units.
When reviewing high-level disinfection or sterilization, users should consult the operator’s manual, as well as
the hospital’s infection control and risk management departments. When selecting a bronchoscope, the following
should be considered: sensitivity of the device to heat, required rinse time and temperature, reuse life of the
cleaning solution (e.g., single use, 21 days), and whether manual or automatic processing will be used. The
cleaning solution’s shelf life, minimum effective concentration, and associated disposal restrictions; safety issues
(e.g., eye or respiratory irritation, skin staining); and cost per cycle should also be considered.
Hospitals also need to consider the educational options provided by the manufacturer. Preventive
maintenance training can help in avoiding costly repairs to delicate components.
Most suppliers offer additional video hardware, such as camera adapters, image processors, monitors, and
image-archiving equipment (see the related Product Comparison titled Video Endoscopy Systems).
Cost containment
Service contracts for bronchoscopes became available in the early 1990s. These contracts vary greatly among
suppliers and can cost anywhere from 8% to 15% of the scope’s list price per year, depending on the age, type,
and condition of the scope. In addition, some suppliers offer different levels of coverage depending on whether
accidental damage will be covered in the contract. Service contract options should be discussed with each
supplier being considered to determine their cost-effectiveness.
Costs for liquid disinfectants or sterilants should be taken into consideration as part of the ongoing operational
cost of the scope. (For more information, see the Product Comparison titled Flexible Endoscope Reprocessors,
Automatic.)
Other costs associated with bronchoscopes include those for hand instruments (disposable or reusable) and
disposables (e.g., biopsy port covers).
Stage of development
Over the years, bronchoscopes have become smaller in diameter because fiberoptic bundles have become
smaller, which is especially important in pediatric bronchoscopy. More recent bronchoscope developments have
concentrated on the maneuverability of the distal end, the convenience and utility of the hand controls, the
durability of the glass fibers, and the improvement of technologies for the various biopsy and surgical procedures
performed through flexible bronchoscopes. Fully immersible bronchoscopes are now available for complete
cleaning and disinfection. Laser techniques allow the use of procedures that previously required invasive surgery
such as endoscopic removal of neoplastic bronchial obstructions.
Surgical and diagnostic bronchoscopic procedures have become more common, partly due to the prevalence of
many AIDS-related lung diseases, such as Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. In addition, flexible bronchoscopy has
proven to be more useful than percutaneous fine-needle aspiration in certain biopsy cases.
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Supplier information
FUJINON
Fujinon Corp [451460]
1-324 Uetake Kita-Ku
Saitama City 331-9624
Japan
Phone: 81 (48) 6682153 Fax: 81 (48) 6681570

Internet: http://www.fujinon.co.jp
E-mail: fujinon@fujinon.co.jp
Fujinon (Europe) GmbH [287428]

Halskestrasse 4
Willich D-47877
Germany
Phone: 49 (2154) 9240 Fax: 49 (2154) 924290
Internet: http://www.fujinon.de
E-mail: fujinon@fujinon.de
Fujinon Inc Medical Div [102260]

10 High Point Dr
Wayne, NJ 07470
Phone: (973) 633-5600, (800) 490-0661 Fax: (973) 633-8818
Internet: http://www.fujinonendoscopy.com
E-mail: g5info@fujinon.com
KARL STORZ
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America Inc [102159]
2151 E Grand Ave
El Segundo, CA 90245-5017
Phone: (424) 218-8100, (800) 421-0837 Fax: (424) 218-8525, (800) 321-1304
Internet: http://www.karlstorz.com
E-mail: info@ksea.com
KARL STORZ GmbH & Co KG [152361]

Postfach 230
Tuttlingen D-78503
Germany
Phone: 49 (7461) 7080 Fax: 49 (7461) 708105
Internet: http://www.karlstorz.de
E-mail: info@karlstorz.de
KARL STORZ Endoscopy Japan KK [454501]

Bois Hongo Building 6/Fl 3-42-5 Hongo Bunkyo-ku
Tokyo 113-0033
Japan
Phone: 81 (3) 58023966 Fax: 81 (3) 58023988
E-mail: info@karlstorz.co.jp
KARL STORZ Endoscopy South Africa Pty Ltd [454500]

PO Box 6061 Roggebaai
Cape Town 8012
South Africa
Phone: 27 (21) 4172600 Fax: 27 (21) 4215103
E-mail: info@karlstorz.co.za
OLYMPUS
Olympus Medical Systems Europa GmbH [451962]
Wendenstrasse 14-18 Postfach 104908
Hamburg D-20097

Germany
Phone: 49 (40) 237735401 Fax: 49 (40) 237734656
Internet: http://www.olympus-europa.com
E-mail: endointer@olympus-europa.com
Olympus Surgical & Industrial America Inc [451166]

3500 Corporate Pkwy PO Box 610
Center Valley, PA 18034-0610
Phone: (845) 398-9458, (800) 548-5515 Fax: (845) 398-9448, (800) 833-1482
Internet: http://www.olympussurgical.com
E-mail: info@olympussurgical.com
Olympus Corp [426499]

Sinjuka Monolith 2-3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo 163-0914
Japan
Phone: 81 (3) 33402111 Fax: 81 (3) 33402098
Internet: http://www.olympus.co.jp
E-mail: pr_dept@olympus.co.jp
Olympus Beijing [276351]

Room No 3406 Beijing Jing Guang Center Hu Jia Lou Chao Yang Qu
Beijing
People's Republic of China
Phone: 86 (10) 65012084
Internet: http://www.olympus.co.jp
PENTAX
PENTAX Corp [417222]
2-36-9 Maeno-cho Itabashi-ku
Tokyo 174-8639
Japan
Phone: 81 (3) 39605155 Fax: 81 (3) 53926724
Internet: http://www.pentax.jp
PENTAX Europe GmbH [282522]

Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104
Hamburg D-22527
Germany
Phone: 49 (40) 561920 Fax: 49 (40) 5604213
Internet: http://www.pentax.de
E-mail: medical@pentax.de
PENTAX Medical Co [102999]

102 Chestnut Ridge Rd
Montvale, NJ 07645-1856
Phone: (201) 571-2300, (800) 431-5880 Fax: (201) 391-4189
Internet: http://www.pentaxmedical.com
PENTAX UK Ltd [174458]

Pentax House Heron Drive Langley
Slough SL3 8PN
England
Phone: 44 (1753) 792792 Fax: 44 (1753) 792794

Internet: http://www.pentax-endoscopy.com
E-mail: info@pentax.co.uk
RICHARD WOLF
Richard Wolf France Sarl [366842]
rue Daniel Berger Zone d'Activites la Neuvillette
Reims F-51100
France
Phone: 33 (3) 26870289 Fax: 33 (3) 26876033
Internet: http://www.richard-wolf.com
E-mail: endoscopes@richardwolf.fr
Richard Wolf GmbH [161114]

Postfach 1164
Knittlingen D-75434
Germany
Phone: 49 (7043) 350 Fax: 49 (7043) 35300
E-mail: info@richard-wolf.com
Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp [102126]

353 Corporate Woods Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061-3110
Phone: (847) 913-1113, (800) 323-9653 Fax: (847) 913-1488
Internet: http://www.richardwolfusa.com
E-mail: customerservice@richardwolfusa.com
Richard Wolf India Private Ltd [454502]

D Pacific Square Suite 211 A 2/Fl
Gurgaon 122 011
India
Phone: 91 (124) 4315700 Fax: 91 (124) 4315705
E-mail: india@richard-wolf.com
SHANGHAI
Shanghai Medical Instruments Co Ltd Medical Optical Instruments Factory Div [439528]
No 50 Qixin Road Min-Hang District
Shanghai 201100
People's Republic of China
Phone: 86 (21) 55214994 Fax: 86 (21) 64881487
Internet: http://www.smoif.com
E-mail: smoif@online.sh.cn
Note: The data in the charts derive from suppliers’ specifications and have not been verified through
independent testing by ECRI Institute or any other agency. Because test methods vary, different products’
specifications are not always comparable. Moreover, products and specifications are subject to frequent changes.
ECRI Institute is not responsible for the quality or validity of the information presented or for any adverse
consequences of acting on such information.
When reading the charts, keep in mind that, unless otherwise noted, the list price does not reflect supplier
discounts. And although we try to indicate which features and characteristics are standard and which are not,
some may be optional, at additional cost.

For those models whose prices were supplied to us in currencies other than U.S. dollars, we have also listed the
conversion to U.S. dollars to facilitate comparison among models. However, keep in mind that exchange rates change
often.
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Product Comparison Chart
MODEL ECRI INSTITUTE'S FUJINON FUJINON FUJINON

RECOMMENDED
SPECIFICATIONS1
Flexible Bronchoscopes EB-270P EB-270S EB-270T
WHERE MARKETED Canada, USA Canada, USA Canada, USA
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes
TYPE Video Video Video
INSERTION TUBE
Length, mm 600 600 600
Diameter, mm 3.5 4.9 5.9
WORKING CHANNELS 1 1 1
Diameter, mm 1.2 2 2.8
OPTICS
Field of view, degrees >90 120 120 120
Depth of field, mm 3-100 3-100 3-100
Diopter range Not specified Not specified Not specified
Compatible cameras NA NA NA
Resolution Not specified Not specified Not specified
Magnification Not specified Not specified Not specified
Color differentiation Not specified Not specified Not specified
TIP DEFLECT RANGE, Up 180, down 130 Up 180, down 130 Up 180, down 130 Up 180, down 130
degrees
DISTAL TIP
DIAMETER, mm 3.8 4.9 5.9
UMBILICAL CORD Not specified Not specified Not specified
LENGTH, mm
COMPATIBLE LIGHT Multiple EPX-201/2200 EPX-201/2200 EPX-201/2200
SOURCES/VIDEO
PROCESSORS
RECOMMENDED Fully immersible/compatible Chemical solution Chemical solution Chemical solution
REPROCESSING with most reprocessing
methods
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price $22,600 $22,600 $22,600
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified
Year first sold Not specified Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year April to March April to March April to March
GREEN FEATURES None specified None specified None specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Insertion-depth markers None specified. None specified. None specified.
should be no more than 10
cm apart and accurate to
within 1 cm.
UMDNS CODE(S) 15073, 17662 17662 17662 17662
LAST UPDATED August 2009 August 2009 August 2009
Supplier Footnotes 1These recommendations
are the opinions of ECRI
Institute's technology
experts. ECRI Institute
assumes no liability for
decisions made based on
this data.
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes

MODEL FUJINON FUJINON FUJINON FUJINON

EB-470P EB-470S EB-470T FB-120P
WHERE MARKETED Canada, USA Canada, USA Canada, USA Canada, USA
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
TYPE Video Video Video Fiberoptic
INSERTION TUBE
Length, mm 600 600 600 600
Diameter, mm 3.5 4.9 5.9 2.8
WORKING CHANNELS 1 1 1 1
Diameter, mm 1.2 2 2.8 1.2
OPTICS
Field of view, degrees 120 120 120 100
Depth of field, mm 3-100 3-100 3-100 1-50
Diopter range Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Compatible cameras NA NA NA NA
Resolution Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Magnification Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Color differentiation Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
degrees
DISTAL TIP
DIAMETER, mm 3.8 4.9 5.9 2.7
UMBILICAL CORD Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
LENGTH, mm
COMPATIBLE LIGHT EPX-402, EPX-4400 EPX-402, EPX-4400 EPX-402, EPX-4400 PS2-HP
SOURCES/VIDEO
PROCESSORS
RECOMMENDED Chemical solution Chemical solution Chemical solution Chemical solution
REPROCESSING
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price $24,445 $24,445 $24,445 $16,705
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Year first sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year April to March April to March April to March April to March
GREEN FEATURES None specified None specified None specified None specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. None specified. None specified. None specified.
UMDNS CODE(S) 17662 17662 17662 15073
LAST UPDATED August 2009 August 2009 August 2009 August 2009
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes

MODEL FUJINON FUJINON KARL STORZ KARL STORZ

FB-120S FB-120T 11001BI11 11001BN11
WHERE MARKETED Canada, USA Canada, USA Worldwide Worldwide
TYPE Fiberoptic Fiberoptic Fiberoptic Fiberoptic
INSERTION TUBE
Length, mm 600 600 540 540
Diameter, mm 4.9 5.9 5.2 5.2
WORKING CHANNELS 1 1 Not specified Not specified
Diameter, mm 2.2 2.8 2.3 2.3
OPTICS
Depth of field, mm 1-50 1-50 2-50 2-50
degrees
DISTAL TIP
DIAMETER, mm 4.8 5.9 5.2 5.2
LENGTH, mm
COMPATIBLE LIGHT PS2-HP PS2-HP Karl Storz Karl Storz
SOURCES/VIDEO
PROCESSORS
RECOMMENDED Chemical solution Chemical solution Glutaraldehyde, EtO, Glutaraldehyde, EtO,
REPROCESSING STERIS STERIS
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price $16,705 $16,705 $23,155 $15,260
Warranty 1 year 1 year Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year April to March April to March January to December January to December
UMDNS CODE(S) 15073 15073 15073 15073
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes 1Used for white-light and 1Used for white-light
autofluorescence (AF) bronchoscopy.
bronchoscopy.
Data Footnotes

MODEL KARL STORZ KARL STORZ KARL STORZ KARL STORZ

11002BD11 11004BC11 11004BI11 11009BC11
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
INSERTION TUBE
Length, mm 540 540 540 540
Diameter, mm 3.7 6.4 6.4 5.6
WORKING CHANNELS Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Diameter, mm 1.5 2.8 2.8 2.6
OPTICS
Depth of field, mm 2-50 2-50 2-50 2-50
degrees
DISTAL TIP
DIAMETER, mm 3.7 6.4 6.4 5.6
LENGTH, mm
COMPATIBLE LIGHT Karl Storz Karl Storz Karl Storz Karl Storz
SOURCES/VIDEO
PROCESSORS
RECOMMENDED Glutaraldehyde, EtO, Glutaraldehyde, EtO, Glutaraldehyde, EtO, Glutaraldehyde, EtO,
REPROCESSING STERIS STERIS STERIS STERIS
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price $15,000 $15,260 $23,155 $15,100
Warranty Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December
UMDNS CODE(S) 15073 15073 15073 15073
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes 1Used for white-light 1Used for white-light 1Used for white-light and 1Used for white-light
bronchoscopy. bronchoscopy. autofluorescence (AF) bronchoscopy.
bronchoscopy.
Data Footnotes

MODEL KARL STORZ OLYMPUS OLYMPUS OLYMPUS

11009BI11 BF-1T180 BF-1T60 BF-3C160
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Not specified Not specified Not specified
TYPE Fiberoptic Video Fiberoptic Video
INSERTION TUBE
Length, mm 540 600 600 600
Diameter, mm 5.6 6 6 3.8
WORKING CHANNELS Not specified 1 1 1
Diameter, mm 2.6 3.0 3 1.2
OPTICS
Depth of field, mm 2-50 3-100 3-50 3-100
Diopter range Not specified NA NA NA
Compatible cameras NA CV-140, CV-160 and CV- OTV-S6 TV camera, OTV- CV-160 and CV-180 EVIS
180 EVIS video systems S7 TV camera, SC35 SLR video systems
camera, SCP10 OES
instant camera, SC16-10
OES compact camera,
OTV-S7H-1N camera
adapter
degrees
DISTAL TIP
DIAMETER, mm 5.6 6 5.9 4.3
LENGTH, mm
COMPATIBLE LIGHT Karl Storz CLV-160 and CLV-180 CLV-U40, CLV-160, CLV- CLV-160 and CLV-180
SOURCES/VIDEO EVIS Exera xenon light 180 EVIS universal sources, EVIS Exera xenon light
PROCESSORS sources, CLV-U40 EVIS CLE-F10 OES halogen with sources, CLV-U40 EVIS
universal source, CLV-U20 flash, CLE-10 OES halogen, universal source, CLV-U20
halogen CLV-S40 light source, CLK-
4 halogen
RECOMMENDED Glutaraldehyde, EtO, Glutaraldehyde, EtO Glutaraldehyde, EtO Glutaraldehyde, EtO
REPROCESSING STERIS
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price $23,155 $25,700 $19,500 $25,700
Warranty Not specified 1 year, parts and labor 1 year, parts and labor 1 year, parts and labor
Fiscal year January to December April to March April to March April to March
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. Totally immersible, narrow Totally immersible; OVC- Totally immersible.
band imaging compatible. 200 video converter; OVC-
140 video converter.
UMDNS CODE(S) 15073 17662 15073 17662
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes 1Used for white-light and
autofluorescence (AF)
bronchoscopy.
Data Footnotes

MODEL OLYMPUS OLYMPUS OLYMPUS OLYMPUS

BF-3C40 BF-MP160F BF-MP60 BF-N20
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
TYPE Fiberoptic Video Fiberoptic Fiberoptic
INSERTION TUBE
Length, mm 550 600 600 550
Diameter, mm 3.6 4.4 4 2.2
WORKING CHANNELS 1 1 1 None
Diameter, mm 1.2 2 2 NA
OPTICS
Depth of field, mm 3-50 3-50 3-50 3-50
Diopter range NA NA NA NA
Compatible cameras OTV-S6 TV camera, OTV- CV-100, CV-140, CV-160, OTV-S6 TV camera, OTV- OTV-S6 TV camera, OTV-
S7 TV camera, SC35 SLR and CV-180 EVIS video S7 TV camera, SC35 SLR S7 TV camera, SC35 SLR
camera, SCP10 OES systems camera, SCP10 OES camera, SCP10 OES
instant camera, SC16-10 instant camera, SC16-10 instant camera, SC16-10
OES compact camera, OES compact camera, OES compact camera,
OTV-S7H-1N camera OTV-S7H-1N camera OTV-S7H-1N camera
adapter adapter adapter
degrees
DISTAL TIP
DIAMETER, mm 3.3 4 4.4 1.8
LENGTH, mm
COMPATIBLE LIGHT CLV-U40, CLV-160, CLV- CLV-160 and CLV-180 CLV-U40 , CLV-160, and CLV-U40, CLV-160, and
SOURCES/VIDEO 180 EVIS light sources, EVIS Exera xenon light CLV-180 EVIS universal CLV-180 EVIS universal
PROCESSORS CLE-F10 OES halogen with sources, CLV-U40 EVIS sources, CLE-F10 OES sources, CLE-F10 OES
flash, CLE-10 OES halogen, universal source, CLV-U20 halogen with flash, CLE-10 halogen with flash, CLE-10
CLV-S40 light source, CLK- halogen OES halogen, CLV-S40 OES halogen, CLV-S40
4 halogen light source, CLK-4 halogen light source, CLK-4 halogen
RECOMMENDED Glutaraldehyde, EtO Glutaraldehyde, EtO Glutaraldehyde, EtO Glutaraldehyde, EtO
REPROCESSING
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price $19,100 $22,400 $19,700 $19,700
Warranty 1 year, parts and labor 1 year, parts and labor 1 year, parts and labor 1 year, parts and labor
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Totally immersible; OVC- Totally immersible. Totally immersible; OVC- Totally immersible; OVC-
200 video converter; OVC- 200 video converter; OVC- 200 video converter; OVC-
140 video converter. 140 video converter. 140 video converter.
UMDNS CODE(S) 15073 17662 15073 15073
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes


BF-P180 BF-P60 BF-Q180 BF-Q180-AC
TYPE Video Fiberoptic Video Video
INSERTION TUBE
Length, mm 600 600 600 600
Diameter, mm 4.9 5 5.1 5.3
Diameter, mm 2 2.2 2 2
OPTICS
Depth of field, mm 3-100 3-50 3-100 3-100
Compatible cameras CV-140, CV-160, and CV- OTV-S6 TV camera, OTV- CV-140, CV-160, and CV- CV-140, CV-160, and CV-
180 EVIS video systems S7 TV camera, SC35 SLR 180 EVIS video systems 180 EVIS video systems
camera, SCP10 OES
instant camera, SC16-10
OES compact camera,
OTV-S7H-1N camera
system
degrees
DISTAL TIP
DIAMETER, mm 4.8 4.9 5.3 5.5
LENGTH, mm
COMPATIBLE LIGHT CLV-160 and CLV-180 CLV-U40, CLV-160, and CLV-160 and CLV-180 CLV-160 and CLV-180
SOURCES/VIDEO EVIS Exera xenon light CLV-180 EVIS universal EVIS Exera xenon light EVIS Exera xenon light
PROCESSORS sources, CLV-U40 EVIS sources, CLE-F10 OES sources, CLV-U40 EVIS sources, CLV-U40 EVIS
universal source, CLV-U20 halogen with flash, CLE-10 universal source, CLV-U20 universal source, CLV-U20
halogen OES halogen, CLV-S40 halogen halogen
light source, CLK-4 halogen
RECOMMENDED Glutaraldehyde, EtO Glutaraldehyde, EtO Glutaraldehyde, EtO Steam (under specific
REPROCESSING parameters), autoclave
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price $25,700 $19,500 $25,800 $26,500
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Totally immersible, narrow Totally immersible. Totally immersible, narrow Totally immersible, narrow
band imaging compatible. band imaging compatible, band imaging compatible,
high-resolution image. high-resolution image.
UMDNS CODE(S) 17662 15073 17662 17662
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes


BF-UC160F-OL81 BF-UC180F BF-XP160F BF-XP60
TYPE Video ultrasonic Video ultrasonic Video Fiberoptic
INSERTION TUBE
Length, mm 600 600 600 600
Diameter, mm 6.2 6.2 2.8 2.8
Diameter, mm 2 2.2 1.2 1.2
OPTICS
Depth of field, mm 2-50 2-50 2-50 2-50
Compatible cameras CV-140, CV-160, and CV- CV-140, CV-160, and CV- CV-100, CV-140, CV-160, OTV-S6 TV camera, OTV-
180 EVIS video systems; 180 EVIS video systems; and CV-180 EVIS video S7 TV camera, SC35 SLR
requires EU-C60 ultrasound requires EU-C60 ultrasound systems camera, SCP10 OES
processor, EU-ME1 processor, EU-ME1 instant camera, SC16-10
ultrasound processor ultrasound processor, Aloka OES compact camera,
Alpha5, Alpha10 processors OTV-S7H-1N camera
adapter
degrees
DISTAL TIP
DIAMETER, mm 6.9 6.9 2.8 2.8
LENGTH, mm
COMPATIBLE LIGHT CLV-160 and CLV-180 CLV-160 and CLV-180 CLV-160 and CLV-180 CLV-U40, CLV-160, and
SOURCES/VIDEO EVIS Exera xenon light EVIS Exera xenon light EVIS Exera xenon light CLV-180 EVIS universal
PROCESSORS sources, CLV-U40 EVIS sources, CLV-U40 EVIS sources, CLV-U40 EVIS sources, CLE-F10 OES
universal source, CLV-U20 universal source, CLV-U20 universal source, CLV-U20 halogen with flash, CLE-10
halogen halogen halogen OES halogen, CLV-S40
light source, CLK-4 halogen
RECOMMENDED Glutaraldehyde, EtO Glutaraldehyde, EtO Glutaraldehyde, EtO Glutaraldehyde, EtO
REPROCESSING
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price $53,120 $53,120 $22,400 $19,700
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Totally immersible. Totally immersible. Totally immersible. Totally immersible; OVC-
200 video converter; OVC-
140 video converter.
UMDNS CODE(S) 17662 17662 17662 15073
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes 1Used for endobronchial 1Used for endobronchial
ultrasound-guided TBNA. ultrasound-guided TBNA.
Data Footnotes

MODEL OLYMPUS OLYMPUS PENTAX PENTAX

BF-XT160 LTF-1601 EB-1170K EB-1530T3
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Yes Yes
TYPE Video Video pleurascope Video Video
INSERTION TUBE
Length, mm 600 270 600 600
Diameter, mm 6.3 7 3.7 5.1
Diameter, mm 3.2 2.8 1.2 2
OPTICS
Depth of field, mm 3-100 3-100 3-50 3-50
Compatible cameras CV-160 and CV-180 EVIS CV-100, CV-140, CV-160, NA NA
video systems and CV-180 EVIS video
systems
degrees
DISTAL TIP
DIAMETER, mm 6.2 7 3.8 5.3
UMBILICAL CORD Not specified Not specified 860 1,500
LENGTH, mm
COMPATIBLE LIGHT CLV-160 and CLV-180 CLV-160 and CLV-180 EPK-700/1000 video EPM-1000/3300/3500 video
SOURCES/VIDEO EVIS Exera xenon light EVIS Exera xenon light processor processors
PROCESSORS sources, CLV-U40 EVIS sources, CLV-U40 EVIS
universal source, CLV-U20 universal source, CLV-U20
halogen halogen
RECOMMENDED Glutaraldehyde, EtO Glutaraldehyde, EtO, steam Glutaraldehyde, EtO, Glutaraldehyde, EtO,
REPROCESSING sterilization under specific CIDEX OPA CIDEX OPA
parameters
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price $25,700 $25,900 $23,9001 Not specified
Fiscal year April to March April to March Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Totally immersible. Totally immersible; scope None specified. Slim, light-weight control
has rigid insertion tube and body; small, high-resolution
flexible tip. CCD chip; 3 remote-control
buttons for ancillary
equipment; VCR; video
processor; hard copy; image
management system; totally
immersible in cold
disinfectant; offset biopsy
inlet port.
UMDNS CODE(S) 17662 17662 17662 17662
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes 1Used for medical
thorascopy.
Data Footnotes 1Price derived from average
quoted list price in ECRI
Institute’s PricePaid
Database.

MODEL PENTAX PENTAX PENTAX PENTAX

EB-1570K EB-1830T3 EB-1970K FB-10V
TYPE Video Video Video Fiberoptic
INSERTION TUBE
Length, mm 600 600 600 600
Diameter, mm 5.1 6 6.2 3.5
Diameter, mm 2 2.6 2.8 1.2
OPTICS
Depth of field, mm 3-50 3-50 3-50 3-50
Diopter range NA NA NA +2 to -8
Compatible cameras NA NA NA PSV-4000
degrees
DISTAL TIP
DIAMETER, mm 5.5 6 6.3 3.4
UMBILICAL CORD 800 1,500 860 1,500
LENGTH, mm
COMPATIBLE LIGHT EPK-700/1000 video EPM-1000/3300/3500 video EPK-700/1000 video LH-150PC
SOURCES/VIDEO processor processors processor
PROCESSORS
REPROCESSING CIDEX OPA CIDEX OPA CIDEX OPA CIDEX OPA
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price $22,5751 Not specified $22,5751 Not specified
Fiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. Slim, light-weight control None specified. Slim, light-weight control
body; small, high-resolution body; high-resolution
CCD chip; 3 remote-control enlarged image; offset
buttons for ancillary channel inlet; totally
equipment; VCR; video immersible in cold
processor; hard copy; image disinfectant.
management system; totally
immersible in cold
disinfectant; offset biopsy
inlet port.
UMDNS CODE(S) 17662 17662 17662 15073
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes 1Price derived from average 1Price derived from average
quoted list price in ECRI quoted list price in ECRI
Institute’s PricePaid Institute’s PricePaid
Database. Database.

MODEL PENTAX PENTAX PENTAX PENTAX

FB-15BS FB-15V FB-18BS FB-18V
INSERTION TUBE
Length, mm 600 600 600 600
Diameter, mm 4.9 4.9 6 6
Diameter, mm 2 2.2 2.6 2.8
OPTICS
Depth of field, mm 3-50 3-50 3-50 3-50
Diopter range +2 to -8 +2 to -8 +2 to -8 +2 to -8
Compatible cameras PSV-4000 PSV-4000 PSV-4000 PSV-4000
degrees
DISTAL TIP
DIAMETER, mm 4.8 4.9 5.9 5.9
UMBILICAL CORD Not specified 1,500 NA 1,500
LENGTH, mm
COMPATIBLE LIGHT BS-LH1, BS-LC1; optional LH-150PC BS-LH1; optional BS-LC1, LH-150PC
SOURCES/VIDEO LH-150PC LH-150PC
PROCESSORS
REPROCESSING CIDEX OPA CIDEX OPA CIDEX OPA CIDEX OPA
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price $9,4501 $12,4951 Not specified $12,4951
Fiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Portable scope; battery Slim, light-weight control Portable scope; battery Light-weight control body;
powered; slim, light-weight body; high-resolution powered; slim, light-weight high-resolution enlarged
control body; high-resolution enlarged image; offset control body; high-resolution image; offset channel inlet;
enlarged image; offset channel inlet; totally enlarged image; offset totally immersible in cold
channel inlet; totally immersible in cold channel inlet; totally disinfectant.
immersible in cold disinfectant. immersible in cold
disinfectant. disinfectant.
UMDNS CODE(S) 15073 15073 15073 15073
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes 1Price derived from average 1Price derived from average 1Price derived from average
quoted list price in ECRI quoted list price in ECRI quoted list price in ECRI
Institute’s PricePaid Institute’s PricePaid Institute’s PricePaid
Database. Database. Database.

MODEL PENTAX PENTAX RICHARD WOLF RICHARD WOLF

FB-19TV FB-8V 7223.001 7265.001
INSERTION TUBE
Length, mm 600 600 300 600
Diameter, mm 6.2 2.8 3.5 5
Diameter, mm 3.2 1.2 1.1 2.5
OPTICS
Depth of field, mm 3-50 2-50 3-50 3-50
Diopter range +2 to -8 +2 to -8 Not specified Adjustable
Compatible cameras PSV-4000 PSV-4000 Most medical cameras; best Most medical cameras; best
with 3-chip cameras with 3-chip cameras
degrees
DISTAL TIP
DIAMETER, mm 6.2 2.7 3.5 5
UMBILICAL CORD 1,500 900 Not specified 1,800
LENGTH, mm
COMPATIBLE LIGHT LH-150PC LH-150PC ACMI, Olympus, Storz, Wolf ACMI, Olympus, Storz, Wolf
SOURCES/VIDEO
PROCESSORS
REPROCESSING CIDEX OPA CIDEX OPA STERIS STERIS
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price Not specified $13,0201 $7,495 $19,417
Warranty 1 year, parts and labor 1 year, parts and labor 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks
Fiscal year Not specified Not specified January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Light-weight control body; Slim, light-weight control Includes leakage tester and Includes instrument port,
high-resolution enlarged body; high-resolution gas sterilization device. flexible biopsy forceps,
image; offset channel inlet; enlarged image; offset leakage tester, EtO-Steri-
totally immersible in cold channel inlet; totally compensator, cleaning
disinfectant; large channel immersible in cold brush, and carrying case.
size. disinfectant.
UMDNS CODE(S) 15073 15073 15073 15073
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes 1Price derived from average
quoted list price in ECRI
Institute’s PricePaid
Database.

MODEL SHANGHAI
XZ-4
WHERE MARKETED Africa, Asia, Europe
FDA CLEARANCE No
CE MARK (MDD) Yes
TYPE Fiberoptic
INSERTION TUBE
Length, mm 550
Diameter, mm 6
WORKING CHANNELS 1
Diameter, mm 2
OPTICS
Field of view, degrees 85
Depth of field, mm 3-50
Diopter range +3 to -3
Compatible cameras NA
Resolution Not specified
Magnification Not specified
Color differentiation Not specified
TIP DEFLECT RANGE, Up 130, down 90
degrees
DISTAL TIP
DIAMETER, mm 5.8
UMBILICAL CORD 1,500
LENGTH, mm
COMPATIBLE LIGHT Olympus halogen, SMOIF
SOURCES/VIDEO (Shanghai Medical Optical
PROCESSORS Instruments Factory)
RECOMMENDED Glutaraldehyde
REPROCESSING
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price $3,560
Warranty 1 year
Delivery time, ARO Not specified
Year first sold Not specified
Fiscal year January to December
GREEN FEATURES None specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Completely immersible.
UMDNS CODE(S) 15073
LAST UPDATED September 2004
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes

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