Karl Storz endoscope - System specifications

*Karl Storz endoscope*

Karl Storz endoscope

Camera - 4U Rubina

  • Image resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels (native 4K UHD)

  • Image sensors: Dual CMOS sensors

  • Frame rate: 50/60 Hz

  • Focus: manual focus adjustment via focus ring

  • Focal length: 19 mm

  • Scanning method: progressive scan

  • Visualization modes: overlay mode (white light image and far-red data), monochromatic mode (fluorescent image alone), intensity map (color scale of fluorescence intensity)

Light source - TL 400 Power LED Rubina

  • Lamp type: LED

  • Color temperature: 5700K

  • White light wavelength: 400-700 nm

  • Far-red light: 700-800 nm

  • Dual imaging capability: supports both white light and far-red fluorescence imaging

Suction/irrigation system - VetPump II

  • Maximum irrigation pressure: 600 mmHg

  • Maximum irrigation flow rate: 3.5 L/min

  • Maximum suction pressure: 580 mmHg

  • Independent regulation: separate control of irrigation pressure and suction vacuum for precise and safe operation.

  • Versatile handpiece: compatible with catheters, irrigation tubes, or direct connection to the endoscope channel.

  • Autoclavable components: bottles, tubing, and handle can be sterilized in an autoclave.

Insufflation module - Endo-Arthroflator Vet

  • Pressure and flow settings
    • lapraroscopy mode:

      • pressure range: 0-15 mmHg (adjustable with 1 mmHg increments)

      • flow rates: 0/1.5/5/10/20 L/min

    • arthroscopy mode:

      • pressure range: 50-100 mmHg (adjustable with 5 mmHg increments)

      • flow rates: 0/1.5/3/5/10 L/min

  • Digital display: patient-line pressure (setpoint and actual), gas flow rate (setpoint and actual), CO₂ volume consumption

Available scopes

  • Pediatric semi-rigid cysto-urethroscope from Richard Wolf: fiberscope of 4.5/6.5 Fr, 120mm length, complemented by an additional biopsy channel of 3.3 Fr

  • Straight forward Hopkins telescope from Karl Storz: 0° angle, 1.9mm diameter, 10cm length

  • Miniature semi-rigid straight forward telescope: fiberscope, 1mm diameter, 20cm length

Operational protocols and risk assessments

The SOPs and RAs related to the use of the Karl Storz endoscope are available https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1kh4P3YXeFpcQXIz8yn7E20Paw7BMyjP0, upon request. These documents are stored in the designated folder and include:

  • SOP for Kar Storz endoscope utilization

  • RA for Kar Storz endoscope

  • Karl Storz useful information