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  "description": "KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG is a global leader in medical technology, specializing in endoscopy, imaging solutions, and integrated operating room systems. They develop advanced products for a wide range of surgical procedures and medical specialties, collaborating with physicians and research institutes.",
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  "updatedAt": "2026-09-03T14:41:02.252Z",
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    "core_product": "The core products include rigid and flexible endoscopes, surgical devices, medical instruments for various specialties, video laryngoscopes, OR1 Integration Platforms (networked operating rooms), imaging solutions, electrosurgery equipment, telescopes, and exoscopes. The company offers a portfolio of over 8,000 to 15,000 products.",
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      "Olympus",
      "Richard Wolf",
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