FundamentalVR announced that it partnered with Haply Robotics to transform traditional surgical training methods through virtual reality (VR). Haply Robotics develops highly portable, performant and affordable haptic controllers, including the flagship Inverse3 device. Boston-based FundamentalVR said it aims for the partnership to expand its offerings to procedures that require high-fidelity reach. “We are always looking […]
Surgical Robotics
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Here are top surgical robotic features from MassDevice and its sister publications (and scroll down to read the latest cardiology device news from MassDevice):
+ Intuitive details da Vinci 5 launch plans with limited supply of next-gen surgical robotics systems
+ 10 surgical robotics companies you need to know
+ The secret behind Intuitive’s surgical robotics success
+ Surgical robotics trends and how to accelerate adoption
+ How surgical robotics safety systems prevent patient harm
+ These surgical robotics arms are destined for the trash — by design
Latest Surgical Robotics News
Synaptive launches next-gen robotic exoscope
Synaptive Medical announced that it launched the next generation of its robotic exoscope — the fourth-generation Modus X. Toronto-based Synaptive Medical designed Modus X with 4K 3D optics, 27-times magnification, automated image focus, voice guidance and more. The platform enables fluorescence-guided surgery to improve oncological tissue differentiation in real time. Additionally, Modus X’s flexible design […]
Medtronic reveals more details on surgical business consolidation
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) today confirmed the consolidation of its Surgical Robotics and Surgical Innovations operating units into a single Surgical operating unit and said it would not close its facilities in Colorado and Connecticut. MassDevice was the first to report the operating unit consolidation and promotion of former Surgical Robotics President Mike Marinaro to lead the […]
First UK hospital to use Versius surgical robot from CMR Surgical for thoracic procedures
CMR Surgical announced that Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a leading UK hospital, introduced its Versius surgical robotic system. Cambridge, UK-based CMR Surgical called Royal Papworth “one of the world’s leading cardiothoracic hospitals.” It also serves as the UK’s main heart and lung transplant center. It’s now set to become the first hospital in […]
Medtronic combines surgical robotics and surgical innovations units
A senior Medtronic executive’s promotion is the latest piece of the puzzle as the world’s largest medical device company seeks significant expense reductions. Mike Marinaro, who became president of Medtronic’s Surgical Robotics operating unit one year ago, is now EVP and president of Medtronic’s Surgical operating unit. Fridley, Minnesota-based Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) didn’t announce the changes […]
Asensus secures pediatric indication for its robotic surgery system
Asensus Surgical announced today that FDA has cleared an expanded pediatric indication for its Senhance robotic surgery system. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina–based Asensus says Senhance is the first and only digital laparoscopic surgery solution for pediatric patients. During the company’s fourth-quarter earnings announcement early this month, it said it expected the pediatric indication this […]
FDA clears Remi robot from Accelus for use with most spine surgery imaging systems
Accelus announced that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Remi robotic navigation system for use with GE OEC 9900 C-Arm fluoroscopic imaging systems. Palm Beach Gardens, Florida–based Accelus designed Remi for robotic targeting and navigation. It assists surgeons with robotic-assisted pedicle screw placement in the lumbar spine. The system utilizes a near-field optical tracking […]
Surgical robot maker CMR Surgical appoints Supratim Bose as CEO
Surgical robot technology developer CMR Surgical announced today that it appointed Supratim Bose as its new CEO. Bose takes over from Per Vegard Nerseth with immediate effect. He joined the company last month as a senior advisor to the CEO. Bose also took over leadership of the Asia, Middle East and Africa regions, leading commercial […]
The top orthopedic device news out of AAOS 2023
Stryker’s next-gen Mako total robotic knee surgery system and more AI integration for Zimmer Biomet’s ZBEdge surgical platform topped the news at this year’s AAOS 2023. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2023 annual meeting drew top medical and medtech talent to Las Vegas from March 7–11. Here is a roundup of major news coming […]
Interventional Systems announces endourology venture with surgical robot tech
Interventional Systems announced a new venture — called LARC Robotics — aimed at using surgical robotics for percutaneous renal access. Austria-based Interventional Systems said the unit simplifies percutaneous renal access in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) procedures. This minimally invasive surgical technique helps to manage kidney stones. The company said in a news release that Dr. Udo […]
Stryker launches Mako Total Knee 2.0 surgical robotics platform
Stryker (NYSE:SYK) announced that it launched the Mako Total Knee 2.0 as part of its Mako SmartRobotics portfolio. Kalamazoo, Michigan-based Stryker unveiled Mako Total Knee 2.0 at the AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. It designed the system to deliver the same, trusted outcomes surgeons expect from Mako. However, informed by more than 500,000 procedures, […]