The history of Schwarzer Cardiotek dates back to 1938. Schwarzer Cardiotek Group was formed in 2014 through the merger of the long-established Schwarzer GmbH with the Dutch company CardioTek.
Our Milestones
2025
MDR Certification for evolution core & Release of the new CCB8 for CSP.


2023
Release of EP-TRACER® 2.4.0.
2021
Release of EP-TRACER® 2.3.0 und Release of EP-TRACER® for CSP.


2020
MDSAP Expansion in Australia.
2019
MDSAP Certification (QMS)
- Brazil
- United States
Release evolution series and release of the new ProCart.


2018
Transfer of Cardworks to ICSMED.
2017
Release of EP-TRACER® 2.2.0


2016
Release of EP-TRACER® 2
2014
Complete integration of the two companies into Schwarzer Cardiotek. EP-TRACER® system receives FDA 510(k) clearance and Introduction: Managing Director Frank-Peter Klein.


2013
Launch of cardWorks, a cardiology management and reporting system designed to optimize workflow in the cath lab.
2010
Schwarzer acquires the majority of CardioTek B.V. and thus enhances the successful cooperation.


2008
Launch of evoduo. Besides hemodynamics the heart catheter measuring station contains the modular extention with electrophysiology, EP-TRACER®.
2004
Launch of a new user-friendly operating system.


2003
Launch of the worlds smallest portable EP-lab with integrated stimulator.
1995
EMS 4.0 with integrated stimulator. CardioTek founded as spin-off from the University of Maastricht.


1987
CardioTek presents the first PC based Electrophysiology Measuring System (EMS).
1982
Development of the first microprocessor based stimulator in close collaboration with the University of Maastricht.


1979
Standard heart catheter measuring stations under x-ray conditions.
1938
Fritz Schwarzer, company founder with profound know-how and visions.

