Buying guide
Olympus endoscope series explained: 160 / 170 / 180 / 190
How Olympus EVIS EXERA generations differ and what pairs with the CV-160, CV-180 and CV-190 processors.
- 190-series (EVIS EXERA III) scopes offer Dual Focus and brighter NBI.
- 180-series (EVIS EXERA II) is HD and widely deployed at lower cost.
- Match scopes to the processor generation for full feature support.
- Always leak-test and channel-check a used flexible endoscope.
- Confirm the connector type and light-source compatibility.