The company said its rollout, starting this fall, will be followed by a subsequent global launch, subject to regulatory requirements.

Olympus designed its SecureFlex biopsy device for use with an ultrasound endoscope. It supports endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) of submucosal and extramural lesions within the gastrointestinal tract. The company said its primary clinical application comes in the diagnosis of diseases like pancreatic cancer.