Storz

Storz is a German surname and, in contemporary usage, a corporate name most commonly associated with the German medical device company Karl Storz SE & Co. KG. The name is also used to refer to individuals bearing the surname in various contexts.

Karl Storz SE & Co. KG was founded by Karl Storz in 1945 in Tuttlingen, Germany, a region known for medical instrument manufacturing. The company began with the development of endoscopes and related equipment and later expanded into a wide range of visualization and surgical products. It operates as a privately held, family-owned enterprise with a global presence.

The primary focus of Karl Storz SE & Co. KG is endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery. Its product portfolio includes rigid and flexible endoscopes, cameras and visualization systems, image management solutions, insufflation equipment, surgical instruments, and other accessories used across medical specialties. The company markets its products worldwide through subsidiaries and distributors, such as Karl Storz Endoscopy America, Inc., and other regional entities.

In the medical community, the Storz name is widely recognized for its contribution to endoscopic technology and surgical visualization. Beyond the corporate identity, Storz remains a surname carried by individuals in German-speaking regions and elsewhere, though the well-known global association is primarily with the Tuttlingen-based company.