Karl Storz was established in 1971 and is based in El Segundo, California. They are a company that manufacture and distribute endoscopes, medical instruments, and devices. They are a global company with more than 50 Karl Storz subsidiaries in over 40 countries. Their headquarters are located in Tuttlingen, Germany. They produce a range of human and veterinary medicine. Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG.