Karl Storz North America is teaming up with Smith+Nephew to support hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) with complementary visualization solutions.

The companies will partner to align Smith+Nephew’s sports medicine portfolio with Karl Storz’s visualization, video management, and operating room (OR) integration technologies. The duo hopes to support hospital ORs and ASCs (particularly multispecialty environments) by providing advanced visualization in settings where sports medicine and other procedures are routinely done.

Karl Storz will contribute its expertise in multiple specialties, anchored by advanced visualization tech like 3D imaging and near-infrared fluorescence (NIR/ICG), as well as video management and OR integration capabilities. Smith+Nephew brings its foundation in sports medicine, with solutions spanning joint repair implants, biologics, cartilage repair, RF technology, mechanical resection, and fluid management.

Together, the two aim to pair high-quality visualization with established procedural tech designed to enhance workflow, efficiency, and clinical confidence.

“We’re excited to collaborate with Smith+Nephew to support orthopedic and multispecialty surgical teams,” said Fernando Morales, VP of sales and marketing, Surgical and OR1 at KARL STORZ. “KARL STORZ brings expertise in advanced visualization and integrated workflow solutions, while Smith+Nephew is widely recognized for its leadership in sports medicine and clinically sound orthopedic technologies. Together, we aim to support surgical environments with solutions that enhance visualization, efficiency, and procedural confidence.”

“We’re pleased to partner with KARL STORZ to unite our best-in-class sports medicine technologies with their deep expertise in advanced visualization and OR integration,” added Rod Allen, SVP and general manager, U.S. Sports Medicine at Smith+Nephew. “By bringing together the strengths of both organizations’ portfolios, we’re well positioned deliver differentiated value for our customers and an exceptional surgical experience, and ultimately reach more patients.”

Last month, Smith+Nephew closed its $225 million deal for Integrity Orthopaedics, strengthening its shoulder repair business.