Nikon Instruments Inc. is pleased to announce the development and launch of the "ECLIPSE Ui", an integrated microscope-based viewing system designed for both in-person clinical and remote pathological observation.
"Nikon is proud to enter the medical product market with the introduction of the Ui. This digital microscope will greatly aid clinical pathologists with observation and collaborations while being easy to operate and comfortable to use by eliminating the need to look through eyepieces for hours at a time," Joseph LoBiondo, Associate General Manager; Product states.
The ECLIPSE Ui features a unique microscope design that foregoes eyepieces in favor of a completely digital user experience, allowing for easy viewing and sharing of images while retaining a natural posture. Reducing the physical burden for pathologists is important for their comfort and efficiency in the busy clinical laboratory environment.
The ECLIPSE Ui has been initially released for sale in Japan; the U.S. and Europe will now provide support to pathologists by improving the workflow of pathological observation.
Development Background:
Clinical pathologists regularly experience fatigue due to long periods of microscope operation, with demand often exacerbated by a shortage of pathologists. Additionally, pathologists routinely seek the opinion of other physicians, who may only be available remotely. The need to send prepared specimens to an outsourcing contractor and visitation of the outsourcing contractor by the trustee physician imposes significant limitations.
The ECLIPSE Ui addresses both issues by providing a seamless digital-only experience, simplifying microscope operation and remote collaboration, while entirely avoiding the discomfort associated with manual observation through the eyepieces. Remote sharing of live image data in real-time reduces the barrier to the free flow of ideas and opinions between medical professionals, saving time and resources.
For more information, visit https://www.microscope.healthcare.nikon.com
