Olympus Corp. is partnering with Japanese medical technology firm Hitachi to develop endoscopic ultrasound systems, the company said Jan. 6.
Under the five-year contract, Hitachi will supply Olympus with diagnostic ultrasounds systems and related parts. The devices entail a diagnostic ultrasound system and flexible endoscopes used for minimally invasive care procedures or to determine cancer stages in the liver, pancreas or bronchus.
As part of a separate deal struck in 2019, Hitachi is slated to transfer its diagnostics imaging business to Fujifilm Corp. Olympus and Hitachi's contract will take effect after this deal is complete.
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