May 14, 2018

Launch of Two Models of Rhino-Laryngo
Videoscope That Offer Ergonomic New Control Section and Weight Reduction
Olympus Corporation (President: Hiroyuki Sasa) today announced the launch of twomodels of rhino-laryngo videoscope on Europe market in the beginning of June and on
Japan market in the end of May, 2018, followed by the markets in the rest of the world. Twomodels achieved an ergonomic new control section and weight reduction.
In general, Rhino-Laryngo videoscopes are mainly inserted through the nasal cavity and are used inorder to observe and treat the pharynx and larynx. The two models, ENF-VH2 and ENF-V4, aredesigned exclusively for observation; the ENF-VH2 produces high-resolution images that areHD-compatible, and the ENF-V4 offers a slim design with a diameter tip of 2.6 mm.
By introducing ergonomic new control section, these models contribute to improvements in usability
and insertion capability during endoscopic examinations. Also, the control section weighs less byapproximately 30% than conventional models¹, helping physicians to feel less stressful during
examinations and maximize performance. Furthermore, the use of Narrow Band Imaging (NBI2), aproprietary technology from Olympus, supports the early discovery of throat cancer and relatedconditions. These models feature ergonomically improved control section with reduced weight whileproviding the outstanding NBI2 technology of conventional models, in the pursuit of even greater easeof use for physicians.
These products will be exhibited at the 12th Congress of the European Laryngological Society from May
16-20 in London, UK.
1 Models ENF-VH and ENF-V3
2 Narrow band imaging (NBI) is an imaging technique for examining features such as the small blood vessels inmucosa and the surface patterns. NBI highlights tissue by illuminating it with two narrow bands (wavelengths) oflight that are absorbed by the hemoglobin in blood.

● Launch Overview (Europe and Japan)3Name
OLYMPUS ENF-VH2 Rhino-Laryngo Videoscope
OLYMPUS ENF-V4 Rhino-Laryngo Videoscope

Launch Date
Beginning of June, 2018 (Europe)
End of May, 2018 (Japan)

3 Products will be commercially available upon product registration in each country’s jurisdiction.

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1. The ergonomic new control section and the achievement of usability and insertion
improvements during endoscopic examinations
2. Control section that is lighter than conventional products¹ by approximately 30%,
contributing to physician’s greater ease of use.
3. Support for early discovery of throat cancer and related conditions through NBI2, aproprietary Olympus technology

ENF-VH2 Rhino-Laryngo Videoscope

ENF-V4 Rhino-Laryngo Videoscope

Development BackgroundIn otorhinolaryngology, different endoscopes are used for different patients depending of patient’sneeds. In general, HD (high definition) endoscopes that produce high-resolution images are used
for examinations for throat cancer and related conditions, while more slender endoscopes aredesirable for patients with narrower nasal cavities. There has been demand for further usability
improvements in addition to the basic functionality of conventional models. Olympus has
successfully introduced new control section in support of endoscopic manipulation as well as
further weight reductions.
● Details of Main Features
1. The ergonomic new control section and the achievement of usability and insertion
improvements during endoscopic examinations
We have successfully developed ergonomic new control section so that the tip of the device, while
held by a physician, turns more linearly to the orientation of the patient. Additionally, we havemade single-handed operation possible by improving the positions of the scope switches. Thesefeatures contribute to improving the usability and insertion capabilities of these endoscopes.

Single-handed operation
enabledErgonomic new control section-2-[Reference]

2. Control section that is lighter than conventional products¹ by approximately 30%,
contributing to physician’s greater ease of use.
We have introduced control section that is about 30% lighter than that of previous products¹
through methods that include changes to the shape of the components. This provides support forless stressful endoscopic examinations.
3. Support for early discovery of throat cancer and related conditions through NBI2, aproprietary Olympus technology
These products, like our previous models, have built-in NBI2, a proprietary Olympus technology.
This technology offers more precise observations of mucosal surface blood vessels and tissues,and it provides support for the early discovery of throat cancer and related conditions.

The products are manufactured by Olympus Medical Systems Corp.

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