IDS case study: A reliable eye on health
Automatic visual inspection of rigid endoscopes
In medical diagnostics and therapy, endoscopes are used to diagnose and minimally invasively treat a variety of diseases. In order to avoid risks for patients and medical staff, the proper functioning of these vital medical devices is indispensable. Reliable quality testing should above all exclude risks from infections and injuries, but also misdiagnoses. In many countries, hospitals are therefore required by law to regularly check and maintain their endoscopes.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought hygiene and sterility of medical equipment further to the fore - thus increasing the need for automated inspection procedures.
Dovideq Medical Systems B.V. specializes in measuring instruments for minimally invasive surgery. The Dutch company has developed various automated and networked systems for the inspection of rigid endoscopes and light cables. The LightControl automated endoscope tester is particularly handy, light, cost effective and fast. Using six test and measurement parameters, it records and evaluates detailed data on the condition of the endoscope.
The LightControl system uses IDS cameras from the LE camera family to ensure a high degree of efficiency and reliability. For the safety of all, for the well-being of the patients and ultimately also for the benefit of the hospital balance sheet.
