Intuitive Surgical (NSDQ:ISRG) said today that it won another indication for the FDA for its da Vinci SP robot-assisted surgery device. Initially cleared in April 2014 for urological procedures, in June 2018 the federal safety watchdog added a clearance for procedures requiring very narrow access from a single small incision. Today the Sunnyvale, Calif.-based company said the FDA […]
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+ 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
Corindus Vascular Robotics meets The Street with Q4 earnings
Corindus Vascular Robotics (OTC:CVRS) shares gained today after the robot-assisted surgery company reported fourth-quarter results that met the forecast on Wall Street. Losses grew 3.1% for Waltham, Mass.-based Corindus posted to -$8.2 million, or -4¢ per share, on sales growth of 11.5% to $4.7 million for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2018, compared with […]
Smith & Nephew acquires Brainlab assets, teases next-gen robotic surgical platform
Smith & Nephew (NYSE:SNN) said yesterday that it acquired Brainlab‘s orthopedic joint reconstruction business and teased the unveiling of a next-generation surgical robotics platform for later this year. The London-based company said that its acquisition of Brainlab’s orthopaedic joint reconstruction business included its associated salesforce, which it plans to fold into its surgical robotics division. It […]
Think Surgical raises $134m for TSolution One robotic joint replacement device
Think Surgical yesterday reported a funding round worth $134 million for the robot-assisted orthopedic surgery device it makes. The Fremont, Calif.-based company’s TSolution One is designed for knee and hip arthroplasties. It’s approved in the U.S. and Europe for total hip procedures; in December 2017 the company won CE Mark approval for a total knee […]
Titan Medical prices offering of up to $25m
Titan Medical (TSX:TMD;OTC:TITFX) said today that it filed an overnight prospectus for a stock offering worth up to $25 million. The Toronto-based surgical robotics developer said the flotation aims to raise between $20 million and $25 million from the sale of units consisting of a stock share and a warrant, plus a 30-day over-allotment option of […]
FDA warns against robot-assisted breast cancer surgeries
FDA has issued a warning against the use of surgical robots in mastectomies and other surgeries for the treatment or prevention of cancer. The safety and effectiveness of surgical robots have not been established for use in mastectomies or for surgeries to prevent or treat breast and other cancers, according to the agency, which said […]
Robocath wins CE Mark for R-One coronary platform
Robocath said today that it won CE Mark approval in the European Union for its R-One cardiovascular-focused robotics system. The Rouen, France-based company touted the R-One as the first interventional cardiology-focused robotic system to win CE Mark approval. The system is designed to assist in stenting procedures, Robocath said. The company said that it is […]
Can AI take medical device manufacturing to the next level?
Artificial intelligence could improve medical device manufacturing efficiency and reduce risk, but it’s still a work in progress. Artificial intelligence is driving the world and our habits. Some of the world’s most well-known companies are using AI: Apple in Siri, Tesla in self-driving cars, Amazon in Alexa and even Netflix. Now medical device companies including […]
FDA clears Axilum Robotics’ system for TMS positioning
Strasbourg, France-based Axilum Robotics said today that it has received 510(k) clearance from FDA for its TMS-Cobot TS MV, indicated for the spatial positioning and orientation of the treatment coil of the MagVenture TMS Therapy system. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive neurostimulation technique. Its approved and potential applications range from neuroscience research to the treatment of drug-resistant […]
Intuitive Surgical wins FDA clearance for robotic-assisted lung biopsy system
Intuitive Surgical (NSDQ:ISRG) said today that FDA has cleared its Ion system — a robotic-assisted, catheter-based platform meant to enable minimally invasive biopsy deep within the lung. Sunnyvale, Calif.–based Intuitive plans to start selling the Ion system in the U.S. in a measured fashion; it’ll start shipping to customers in coming months. The Ion system includes an […]
ReWalk Robotics files for exoskeleton suit clearance
ReWalk Robotics (NSDQ:RWLK) said it has applied to FDA for 510(k) clearance of its ReStore exoskeleton suit for gait training during stroke rehabilitation. The Yokneam, Israel-based company designed its exo-suit to provide coordinated plantarflexion and dorsiflexion assistance to a patient’s foot and ankle. It recently won insurer reimbursement from Cigna and completed a clinical trial […]