Olympus Obtains its First Medical Device Registration Certificate for a Locally-Manufactured Product in China with its Most Advanced Imaging EndoscopeSupplying the Local Market with Made in China Medical Devices

September 1, 2025

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SHANGHAI, September 1, 2025 –Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global MedTech company committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, today announced that its GIF-EZ1500-C gastroscope featuring most advanced imaging has officially obtained the Medical Device Registration Certificate from the NMPA (National Medical Products Administration), marking Olympus’ first China-based certification for its locally manufactured product. The GIF-EZ1500-C gastroscope will be manufactured at Olympus (Suzhou) Medical Device Co.,Ltd. (OSMD), a production and R&D base established in 2023 in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.

Since the founding of OSMD, Olympus has systematically and efficiently advanced OSMD from groundbreaking to operational deployment. As a vital link in Olympus' manufacturing strategy, OSMD will deliver high-quality, highly reliable medical products to the Chinese market. It aims to contribute to the development of China's healthcare industry.

The Chinese market is one of its strategically vital regions for Olympus. Moving forward, Olympus will continue leveraging OSMD to expand product manufacturing and technology innovations tailored to Chinese clinical needs across a broader product portfolio. Olympus will establish an advanced localized R&D, production, and service system to meet China's growing demand for medical devices, benefiting a wide range of HCPs and patients' safety and security.

About the GIF-EZ1500-C

The GIF-EZ1500-C gastroscope is the most advanced imaging endoscope, featuring Extended Depth of Field (EDOF) technology. EDOF combines two images at different focus distances into one perfect image to help aid diagnosis and confident decision-making. It delivers observational excellence through continuous broad focus and seamless magnification. This improved visibility and continuously sharp image has been developed to reduce the necessity for focal adjustments and could improve efficiency and decrease the oversight rate.
The GIF-EZ1500-C gastroscope also features compatibility with Texture and Color Enhancement Imaging (TXI) and Red Dichromatic Imaging (RDI) and Narrow Band Imaging (NBI) technologies when connected to the EVIS X1 CV-1500 video system center.
The GIF-EZ1500, the same gastroscope used in other major regions, has been available in select markets since 2020.

About Olympus

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide innovative solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states. For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world. For more information, visit https://www.olympus-global.com/ and follow our global LinkedIn and X accounts.