The prizes

Please note: any prize granted by KARL STORZ may be subject to modification depending on the surgical speciality of the nominee.

1st prize KARL STORZ fully equipped endoscopic video tower

• 19" Flat Screen Monitor, Desktop Version, Color System PAL/NTSC, Resolution max. 1280 x 1024, SDI, Composite, S-Video RGB, DVI and S-XGA Input
• Image 1, S3-Chip Camera Head with 2 freely programable Camera Head buttons, Color System PAL, with integrated Parfocal-Zoom focal length f = 14 - 28mm (2x)
• 1 and 3-Chip Camera Control Unit (CCU), with integrated SDI-Modul, integrated KARL STORZ Communication Bus SCB and integrated Image Processing Modul, Color System: PAL/NTSC
• Electronic Endoflator Set, SCB
• Cold Light Fontain XENON 300, with integrated KARL STORZ SCB, integrated Anti-Fog pump, one 300 Watt Xenon Lamp and one KARL STORZ light outlet
• HOPKINS II Straight Forward Telescope 0°, enlarged view, diameter 10 mm, length 31 cm, autoclavable. fiber optic light transmission incorporated
• Fiber Optic Light Cable, size 4.8 mm, length 250 cm, heat-resistant
• Endomat Set suction and irrigation unit
• Autocon II 400 HF unit
• Mobile Videocart

2nd prize KARL STORZ video unit

• 19" Flat Screen Monitor, Desktop Version, Color System PAL/NTSC, Resolution max. 1280 x 1024, SDI, Composite, S-Video RGB, DVI and S-XGA Input
• Endovision TRICAM SL II, 3 chips Camera Head, autoclavable, color system PAL, with integrated SCB-modul, and integrated Image Processing Modul
• Cold Light Fontain XENON 300, with integrated KARL STORZ SCB, integrated Anti-Fog pump, one 300 Watt Xenon Lamp and one KARL STORZ light outlet
• HOPKINS II Straight Forward Telescope 0°, enlarged view, diameter 10 mm, length 31 cm, autoclavable. fiber optic light transmission incorporated
• Fiber Optic Light Cable, size 4.8 mm, length 250 cm, heat-resistant

3rd prize KARL STORZ set of laparoscopic instruments

• HOPKINS II Straight Forward Telescope 0°, enlarged view, diameter 10 mm, length 31 cm, autoclavable. fiber optic light transmission incorporated
• VERESS Pneumoperitoneum Needle; length 13 cm
• Trocar, size 11 mm, length 10,5 cm
• 3 x Trocar, size 6 mm, length 10,5 cm
• Reducer 11/5 mm
• Click Line Grasping Forceps, rotating, with connector pin for unipolar coagulation, size 5 mm, length 36 cm, atraumatic, fenestrated, double action jaws
• Click Line KELLY Dissecting and Grasping Forceps, rotating, with connector pin for unipolar coagulation, size 5 mm, length 36 cm, long, double action jaws
• Click Line Grasping Forceps, rotating, size 5 mm, length 36 cm, atraumatic, fenestrated, single action jaws
• Click Line METZENBAUM Scissors, rotating, with connector pin for unipolar coagulation, size 5 mm, lenght 36 cm, blades curved, double action jaws, length of blades 12 mm
• Coagulating and Dissecting Electrode, L-shaped, with connector pin for unipolar coagulation, size 5 mm, working length 36 cm
• RoBi KELLY Dissecting and Grasping Forceps, rotational, with connector pin for bipolar coagulation, size 5 mm, length 36 cm, CLERMONT-FERRAND Model, especially suitable for dissection, double-action jaws
• SZABO-BERCI Needle Holder PARROT-JAW, diamond coated jaws, straight handle with ratchet, size 5 mm, length 33 cm
• KOH Macro Needle Holder, ergonomic handle with ratchet, right curved jaws, size 5 mm, length 33 cm
• Surgical Sponge Holder, for atraumatic dissection of tissue layers, size 10 mm, length 30 cm
• BERCI Fascial Closure Instrument for subcutaneous ligature of trocar incisions, size 2.8 mm, length 17 cm
• CICE Knot Tier CLERMONT-FERRAND Model, size 5 mm, length 36 cm, for extracorporeal knotting
• Suction and Irrigation Tube, anti-reflex surface with two-way stopcock, for single hand control, size 5 mm, length 36 cm
• Monopolar High Frequency Cord with 5 mm plug for HF-unit, models KARL STORZ AUTOCON system, length 300 cm
• Bipolar High Frequency Cord, length 300 cm
• Perforated Tray with lid, for 1 long telescope
• Aluminium-Container for sterilization and sterile storage
• Rack for storage of up to 12 instruments with diameter 2,5 to 10mm including 2 bars with silicone holders

For the following 27 nominees Apple® iPod touch granted by IRCAD/EITS A 8 Gb Black Apple® iPod touch.