Leisegang Feinmechanik-Optik GmbH
Leisegang is a long established German company founded 120 years ago. Since 1947, Leisegang has specialized in the manufacture of colposcopes, and over the years has become one of the world`s industry leaders. Through advanced lenses, white LEDs and a large portion of manual labor, Leisegang`s colposcopes have premium quality which is essential for accurate diagnosis in gynaecology. That`s why Leisegang`s colposcopes are considered the `Gold Standard` in colposcopy and sold to more than 70 countries worldwide. All Leisegang colposcopes meet the medical and technical requirements, guidelines and regulations. Our products are available worldwide; in the US, they are available from Cooper Surgical.
Company details
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Medical Equipment
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
- Year Founded:
- 1889
This company also provides solutions for other industrial applications.
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About Us
We have a broad range of colposcopes to choose, from a simple standard colposcope with different levels of magnification to advanced photo/video colposcopes with integrated or external camera. Optimized accessories, such as software for documentation and hardware extend the possible fields of application.
History
1889
Founded by Georg Leisegang sr. as a drug store. Later turned into a photography retail chain.
1945
Bombed during the air raid on Berlin. After the end of the war reconstruction began.
1947
The company was re-established by Fritz Leisegang. A repair shop for cameras was established as a sideline, which later developed into a specialized manufacturing shop for photography products.
1948
Start of colposcope production taking up an idea of the renowned German gynaecologist Prof. Dr. Bracht.
1950
Leisegang manufactures the first mono photo colposcope.
1958
The stereo photo colposcope is launched. In the same year Leisegang's printing device arrives on the market, making possible direct transmission of patient data in the picture, or rather the slide.
1960ies
Development of the balance-o-matic stand in the mid-60ies. It is still one of the best-selling stands.
1977
The stereo instant photo colposcope is launched and now incorporates a magnification drum changer (7.5x/15x/30x magnification).
1984
Further development of the lighting: fibre optics with external light source is launched.
1985
Leisegang launches a video adaptor with x 15 fixed magnification for the retrofitting of standard colposcopes.
Leisegang Medical Inc. is founded in Florida, USA.
1992
Leisegang launches a micromanipulator for CO2 laser units.
1995
Development of a computer program that relates colposcopic video images with a patient database.
1999
Acquisition by Cooper Surgical, USA.
2005
Introduction of the first photo/video colposcopes with integrated camera.
2008
Leisegang is the first manufacturer to introduce LED lighting in colposcopes.
2010
Leisegang introduces the new ColpoSuite, consisting of a photo/video colposcope, an examination chair, supply modules, LEEP and cryosurgery and the instruments required to perform colposcopy.
2011
Market development in China begins.