Leica Microsystems has signed
a definitive agreement to acquire Bioptigen, Inc. to strengthen its position in
the ophthalmology market. Bioptigen is a technology leader in the field of
optical coherence tomography (OCT). The integration of OCT imaging into Leica
Microsystems’ surgical microscopes will assist ophthalmologists during eye
surgery.
Bioptigen was founded in 2004.
The company developed hardware and software that employs a technology called
optical coherence tomography. The company describes the technology as being
similar to ultrasound, except that it uses light instead of sound.
Using low-power,
near-infrared light, Bioptigen OCTs generate high-resolution, volumetric images
of the eye. Bioptigen currently markets the FDA-cleared and CE-marked Envisu
C2300 OCT for handheld, pediatric, and perioperative applications, and sells
advanced ophthalmic OCT imaging systems for preclinical research globally.
Envisu C2300
OCT image of human retina acquired with the Bioptigen Envisu C2300
OCT utilizes interferometry
to create cross-sectional views of different types of tissue. This non-invasive
technique is used to detect and monitor morphological changes of ocular tissue,
in particular retinal layer thickness, which can give insight into pathological
conditions such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or diabetic
retinopathy.
Heinrich Dreyer, Vice
President of Leica Microsystems’ Medical Division, says: “Adding Bioptigen’s
OCT capabilities to our surgical microscopes directly addresses our customers’
requirement for better decision making tools. Bioptigen brings great products
and expertise, and will be an important contributor to our growth in the
ophthalmology market.”
Eric Buckland, CEO of
Bioptigen, says: “We are delighted to join Leica Microsystems. Together, we
believe we can jointly leverage our ophthalmic imaging technologies, address
broader research and clinical markets, and more efficiently complete the next
steps in integrating OCT imaging capabilities into the operating room.”
About Leica Microsystems
Leica Microsystems develops
and manufactures microscopes and scientific instruments for the analysis of
microstructures and nanostructures. Ever since the company started as a family
business in the nineteenth century, its instruments have been widely recognized
for their optical precision and innovative technology. It is one of the market
leaders in compound and stereo microscopy, digital microscopy, confocal laser scanning
microscopy with related imaging systems, electron microscopy sample
preparation, and surgical microscopes.
Leica Microsystems has seven
major plants and product development sites around the world. The company is
represented in over 100 countries, has sales and service organizations in 20
countries, and an international network of distribution partners. Its
headquarters are located in Wetzlar, Germany.
About Bioptigen
As a pioneer in the
development and manufacture of leading edge Spectral Domain Optical Coherence
Tomography (SDOCT) equipment and software, Bioptigen is helping researchers
explore the wonders of ocular development and the mysteries of ocular disease.
Deployed in top ophthalmic research and clinical institutions worldwide,
Bioptigen SDOCT systems are supported by over 40 awarded patents. Bioptigen
manufactures and sells SDOCT systems from the company’s Morrisville, North
Carolina operations center.
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Sounds like an advancement for safe and accurate method for detailing the surface of the eye.... retina. Maybe cutting edge?
ReplyDeleteThe way I understand it, the advantage of this system lies in the fact that that you can observe the eye even below the surface in detail not possible in the past.
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