AIIMS Delhi has installed the EP-6000, described as India’s first Made-in-India endoscopy system of its kind. The development brings indigenous medical technology into the spotlight and highlights India’s growing capabilities in advanced healthcare equipment.
EP-6000: Technology Designed to Strengthen Diagnosis
The system has been installed in the Department of Gastroenterology at AIIMS Delhi, where doctors conduct specialised examinations and treatments involving the digestive system.
🔬 Advanced imaging: The EP-6000 is designed to provide enhanced imaging capabilities, supporting clearer visualisation during endoscopic examinations. Improved imaging can assist clinicians in examining internal structures and assessing abnormalities.
🏥 Specialised healthcare: The installation strengthens the technological resources available to AIIMS Delhi’s gastroenterology department, supporting its work in advanced endoscopic care.
👨⚕️ Patient services: According to the department’s leadership, the new system will contribute to the hospital’s ability to serve patients requiring specialised diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
From Jodhpur to AIIMS Delhi: The Manufacturing Story
The EP-6000 was manufactured by Fujifilm India at its endoscopy manufacturing facility in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The facility represents an important step in the development of India’s domestic medical-device manufacturing ecosystem.
🇮🇳 Made-in-India manufacturing: Producing advanced endoscopy equipment domestically reflects the country’s focus on strengthening indigenous medical technology.
⚙️ Technical capabilities: Manufacturing sophisticated medical devices in India can support the development of specialised engineering, production expertise and healthcare supply chains.
🌍 Strategic importance: Domestic production may contribute to reducing reliance on imported equipment over time. However, the scale of that impact will depend on manufacturing capacity, costs, quality standards and adoption across healthcare institutions.
Fujifilm India’s Contribution to Patient Care
Fujifilm India donated the EP-6000 system to AIIMS Delhi’s Department of Gastroenterology as a goodwill gesture and as part of its commitment to supporting patients in need.
The installation brings advanced equipment into a major public healthcare institution, where it can support doctors delivering specialised medical services. It also demonstrates how collaboration between healthcare institutions and medical-technology manufacturers can contribute to the modernisation of clinical infrastructure.
AIIMS Leadership Welcomes the Development
AIIMS Director Dr Nikhil Tandon welcomed the establishment of an endoscope manufacturing facility in India. He highlighted the significance of installing the first Made-in-India endoscope system at the institute and its potential contribution to patient care.
The development connects medical innovation with a broader national objective: building stronger domestic capabilities in the production of advanced healthcare equipment.
The EP-6000 installation marks a significant development in India’s medical-device manufacturing journey. Its long-term importance will depend on how effectively such technology supports doctors, improves clinical workflows and benefits patients.
India’s healthcare technology story is increasingly moving toward building advanced equipment at home—and AIIMS Delhi’s new installation is an important part of that journey.
