FUJIFILM debuts new video endoscopy system ELUXEO

From Oct. 13-18, Fujifilm will be debuting its new innovative video endoscopy system ELUXEO™ at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the World Congress of Gastroenterology (WCOG) at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), hosted at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.  

According to a Fujifilm press release, this year's annual meeting is especially notable for featuring the World Congress of Gastroenterology (WCOG), its first appearance in the U.S. in 23 years. 

Fujifilm's latest technological innovation ELUXEO is fueled by 4-LED, Multi-Light technology. The video endoscopy system consists of special light observation modes, BLI (Blue Light Imaging), LCI® (Linked Color Imaging) and has an extended lamp life expectancy. 

“On the heels of winning an International Forum Design Award for innovation, Fujifilm is thrilled to launch ELUXEO at ACG2017," stated Endoscopy President of Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc – Endoscopy Keiichi Nagata in the press release. "WCOG’s presence adds to the excitement for Fujifilm as we introduce our next-generation endoscopic video imaging system to thousands of global gastroenterology professionals.” 

Learn more about Fujifilm's ELUXEO and about this years Annual Scientific Meeting of the World Congress of Gastroenterology (WCOG) from the press release.  

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