"Shark" – the new resectoscopes from Richard Wolf

The next generation of rigid bronchoscopesThe marketing launch of the world’s first opticalintegrated rigid bronchoscope model Texasonce again enables Richard Wolf to define afuture-oriented benchmark in respiratorymedicine.The special feature of this bronchoscope is thatthe semi-flexible endoscope can be integrateddirectly in the working sheath. This opens up awealth of different opportunities for users. Theinner lumen of the sheath is completely freeand even permits dual operation with severalinstruments at the same time under continuousoptical visualization.The user has a choice of several individuallyexchangeable bronchoscope sheaths to matchthe anatomy of the patient.Initial reports by users on their practical experienceprovide informative testimony:“The Texas Bronchoscope enables me to doeverything and I don’t need to have lots of differentbronchoscopes and accessories at theready during interventional procedures.”“This is my ideal, contemporary, rigid bronchoscopeset. It enables me to visualize all thework steps.”Another highlight is the integrated lens irrigationon the endoscope. Up to now, bronchoscopicinterventions involved the lens beingremoved from the bronchoscope tube severaltimes because it became fogged up or contaminatedby secretion. The Texas Bronchoscopehas put a stop to this hassle. The integratedlens irrigation means that the user can cleanthe lens during the operation.The product launch of the Texas Bronchoscopehighlights a new innovation in bronchoscopywithout any competition. We will developthis bronchoscope in the future withadditional accessories and a range of specialistinstruments.Raimund HalderThe family is growing – opening of Richard Wolf do BrazilThe newly established subsidiary companyRichard Wolf do Brasil Equipamentos Medicinaisin Sao Paulo, Brazil, was officially openedat the end of October as Richard Wolf continuedto pursue its new corporate strategy.This step enables Richard Wolf to achieve themarket profile closer to customers essentialfor success in this rapidly growing focusmarket that is so important for our business.Manuela Glausch is responsible for the administrativeactivities and measures being carriedout on the ground that are necessary forsuccessful registration of our products withthe national health authorities. Like many ofour core markets, Brazil is one of the so-calledauthorization markets. This means that apartfrom the CE authorization, compliance withseparate national regulations is necessary inorder to be in a position to import and sell productsin the relevant country.Jürgen Steinbeck4