Overview
The Karl Storz OR1™ integrated operating room system is a smart OR integration platform designed to streamline surgical workflows through centralized control, advanced medical video routing, and seamless hospital system connectivity. Supporting 4K UHD, 3D, and Full HD imaging, OR1™ enables efficient management of endoscopy systems, surgical displays, video recording, and operating room devices from a single interface, improving workflow efficiency, communication, and procedural coordination in modern operating rooms.
Built for hospitals, surgical centers, and minimally invasive procedure suites, the Karl Storz OR1™ platform also integrates with PACS, RIS, and hospital information systems for secure medical image archiving and documentation. Its modular architecture, including the compact OR1™ AIR solution, supports scalable operating room integration, remote collaboration, medical education, telemedicine, and centralized technical room management across multiple OR environments.
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Key Features
- Centralized control of all connected medical equipment and room functions through a single interface.
- Complete image chain routing from source to destination in 4K UHD, 3D, and FULL HD.
- Dual-channel archiving with seamless connections to PACS, RIS, and hospital information systems.
- Lightweight OR1™ AIR module combining AIDA® and OR1™ .avm for space-saving in-wall or technical room installation.
- Ergonomic room design that optimizes workflows and provides clear separation between clean and unclean areas.
Applications
- General surgery and multi-specialty integrated operating rooms.
- Advanced endoscopic and minimally invasive procedural suites.
- Dedicated ENT examination and procedure rooms (such as the OFFICE1 Challenger setup).
- Hospital educational setups requiring communication solutions for symposiums, teaching, or remote consultation.
- Large medical facilities utilizing a central technical room to manage multiple ORs simultaneously.