US Medical Innovations (USMI) received FDA approval for its Canady Flex RoboWrist for use in open and laparoscopic procedures. The surgical robot system already has approval in the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Takoma Park, Maryland-based USMI designed the Flex RoboWrist as a fully articulating, 5 mm handheld surgical instrument. It features a variety of […]
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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
Microbot Medical completes pre-clinical study of endovascular surgical robot
Microbot Medical (Nasdaq:MBOT) announced today that it successfully completed an extended pre-clinical study of its surgical robot system. Hingham, Massachusetts-based Microbot develops the Liberty single-use endovascular robotic surgical system. It designed Liberty for use in neurovascular, cardiovascular and peripheral vascular procedures. The system includes a compact design and remote operating capabilities to reduce radiation exposure […]
Obvius Robotics completes first human cases with Certa access system
Obvius Robotics announced today that it successfully completed the first human cases with its Certa Access System. Led by Dr. Adrian Ebner, a team at The Sanatorio Italiano in Asuncion, Paraguay, conducted the cases. The team successfully placed central venous catheters (CVC) during 19 procedures using Certa. Weston, Florida-based Obvius Robotics designed its Certa system to […]
Medtronic names former Amazon consumer robotics VP as chief technology and innovation officer
Medtronic today announced it appointed former Amazon executive Ken Washington as chief technology and innovation officer. In this newly created role, Washington will leverage his extensive experience leading technology development and execution across industries, including robotics, consumer products, automotive and space. He will also become a member of the Medtronic Executive Committee. “This new leadership […]
FDA clears Think Surgical handheld robotic knee surgery device
Think Surgical announced today that it’s received FDA 510(k) clearance for its TMINI miniature robotic system that assists with total knee surgeries. Here’s how Fremont, California–based Think Surgical described the TMINI system in its news release: “The TMINI system includes a wireless robotic handpiece that assists surgeons in performing total knee replacement. Following a CT-based […]
Titan Medical licenses out most of its IP to Intuitive, CEO steps down
Titan Medical recently announced it entered into a licensing agreement with Intuitive Surgical and that the company’s CEO is resigning. Under the agreement, robotic-assisted surgery company Titan Medical has granted Intuitive a non-exclusive license to all of Titan’s IP, with the exception of the IP that is exclusively licensed to another party under a June […]
First U.S. procedure conducted with Noah Medical surgical robot
Noah Medical announced the first use of its Galaxy surgical robot system in the U.S., marking the platform’s commercial release. San Carlos, California-based Noah Medical received FDA clearance for the Galaxy system in March. The system provides bronchoscopic visualization and access. These capabilities provide diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in patient airways. Galaxy features advanced imaging […]
Vicarious Surgical promotes John Mazzola to COO
Vicarious Surgical (NYSE:RBOT) announced that it promoted John Mazzola to the role of chief operating officer (COO). Mazzola joined the Waltham, Massachusetts-based surgical robotics company in March 2022 as SVP of operations. He brings with him more than 35 years of experience in the medical device industry. That includes involvement in more than 25 medical […]
Virtual Incision submits surgical robot for FDA de novo review
Virtual Incision announced that it submitted its MIRA surgical robot to the FDA for de novo review. Lincoln, Nebraska-based Virtual Incision seeks authorization to market MIRA for use in bowel resection procedures. The submission follows a completed FDA investigational device exemption (IDE) study. FDA approved the IDE supplement for MIRA in April 2022. MIRA could […]
Abbott, Stereotaxis ink robotic surgery partnership
Stereotaxis (NYSE:STXS) announced today that it has entered into a collaboration with Abbott (NYSE:ABT) to take robotic electrophysiology to the next level. The collaboration aims to integrate the Abbott EnSite X EP system — a 3D heart mapping system — with Stereotaxis’ robotic magnetic navigation systems. Bringing the Abbott cardiac mapping system together with Stereotaxis’ […]
First clinical case performed with NeuroOne Evo sEEG, Zimmer Biomet Rosa One Brain
NeuroOne Medical Technologies (Nasdaq:NMTC) today announced the first clinical case performed with its Evo sEEG in robotic neurosurgery. Dr. William Bingaman performed the procedure with the electrode — exclusively marketed by Zimmer Biomet — at Cleveland Clinic. It marks the first procedure to utilize NeuroOne’s Evo sEEG with Zimmer Biomet’s Rosa One Brain. The Rosa […]