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Scopis is an AR-guided surgical navigation system for ENT, spine, and craniofacial surgery, now part of Stryker.

Our take: Scopis was a Berlin-based medical AR and hybrid navigation company acquired by Stryker in November 2017.

Best forMedical professionals
ReviewedPricing: Paid
6.5 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try scopisCustom pricing via Stryker (institutional)
The bottom line

Cutting-edge surgical AR navigation now embedded in Stryker's portfolio — enterprise medical device, not a SaaS tool.

Our score

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isScopis — AR-guided surgical navigation system for ENT, spine, and craniofacial surgery, now part of Stryker.
Our takeScopis was a Berlin-based medical AR and hybrid navigation company acquired by Stryker in November 2017.
Its technology — optical/electromagnetic tracking overlaid with augmented-reality guidance via Microsoft HoloLens — lives on as Stryker's ENT Navigation System and Target Guided Surgery platform. Scopis is FDA-cleared enterprise surgical-navigation hardware and software, sold exclusively through institutional Stryker procurement at custom pricing.
Why we rate itScopis pioneered mixed-reality surgical navigation and earned FDA 510(k) and Health Canada clearance.
With Stryker's distribution and support infrastructure, the technology reaches major medical centers worldwide — a genuine clinical differentiator for complex surgeries.
The catchNo longer available as a standalone product; fully absorbed into Stryker's sales channel since 2017.
The independent scopis.com domain is defunct. Evaluation requires going through Stryker's enterprise sales process.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Hospital ENT departments needing AR-guided sinus and skull-base navigation
  • Spine surgery programs seeking holographic pedicle-screw placement guidance
  • Craniomaxillofacial teams performing complex reconstructive procedures
Not good for
  • Outpatient or small-clinic settings without capital-equipment budgets
  • Buyers seeking SaaS or subscription-based analytics tools
  • Non-surgical healthcare analytics use cases
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Slow: institutional procurement, clinical training, and OR integration take months.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    Per-OR hardware cost and annual service contracts become significant across multi-site health systems.
  3. Walled garden
    High: fully proprietary Stryker ecosystem; navigation data and workflows are tied to Stryker hardware.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, try it on the official site.
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A look inside

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary use case or industry that this BI platform serves best?

Enterprise-level organizations in Finance, Billing & Accounting, retail, and operations benefit most, leveraging its analytics to drive strategic decision-making and uncover actionable business insights.

Does this surgical planning software integrate with existing hospital imaging systems?

Yes, this surgical planning software integrates with hospital PACS and DICOM imaging systems, enabling seamless access to CT and MRI scans, advanced 3D visualization, and precise preoperative planning within existing clinical workflows while maintaining healthcare data compliance standards.

How do I use Scopis for surgical navigation and instrument tracking?

Scopis enables surgeons to navigate complex procedures by integrating imaging data with real-time instrument tracking for precise surgical guidance.

How does the augmented reality overlay assist with real-time navigation during endoscopic sinus surgery?

Augmented reality overlays enhance endoscopic sinus surgery by projecting critical anatomical landmarks directly onto the surgical view, improving precision and reducing navigation errors.

What is the main purpose of this platform in managing academic research publications?

The platform centralizes academic research publications, enabling researchers and institutions to manage submissions, peer review, indexing, and citation tracking efficiently.

Alternatives

  • Step up

    Stryker Q Guidance System for advanced spinal robotics and navigation.

  • Lighter alternative

    Medtronic StealthStation for lower-cost EM-only ENT/neurosurgery navigation.

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