The endoscope is by definition an optical, medical, or industrial instrument used for performing an endoscopy. Medical endoscopes allow doctors to view the inside of a patient\u2019s body during intrusive surgical operations \u2013 even microsurgery. Specific to industry, endoscopes permit the observation of hard-to-access places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are different versions of endoscopes, ranging from rigid \u201cboroscopes\u201d to pliable \u201cflexoscopes\u201d, as well as \u201cfiberscopes\u201d which are comprised of a flexible bundle of optical fibers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The emergence of miniaturized cameras has transformed the nature of endoscopes, which were once only optical but have now become videoscopes which also integrate a lighting solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PIS\u00c9O, an innovation platform in optics-photonics, provides characterization services for endoscopes that embed cameras \u2013 and more particularly, medical endoscopes. The tests carried out by PIS\u00c9O, which are done fully independently, are recognized and based on international standards. PIS\u00c9O\u2019s tests make it possible to demonstrate regulatory compliance of tested devices, as well as to obtain certifications \u2013 for example, CE certification or FDA<\/a> approval for the American market.<\/p>\n\n\n
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