Cambridge Medical Robotics, fresh from the unveiling of its Versius robot-assisted surgical arm, said today that it added $26 million to the Series A round it plans to use on validation studies and further production. Existing backers Cambridge Innovation Capital, LGT Global Invest, Escala Capital and ABB Technology Ventures were joined by new investor Watrium […]
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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
Medtronic, Mazor Robotics close $40m round
Mazor Robotics (NSDQ:MZOR) said today that closed the third, $40 million tranche of a deal with Medtronic (NYSE:MDT), which is due to take on exclusive global distribution rights for the Mazor X robot-assisted surgery device. It’s the third investment in the Israeli surgical robotics concern for Fridley, Minn.-based Medtronic, taking its total investment to $72 million, 10.6% stake in Mazor. The […]
Robotic start-up Reactive Robotics nets 7-figure funding round
German medical robotics start-up Reactive Robotics said earlier this month it raised a 7-figure funding amount as it looks to accelerate its platform development and entry into the global market. The company is reportedly developing a robotic, intelligent therapy device designed to replace manual Very Early Mobilization therapy for use with intensive care patients. Reactive […]
Corindus launches post-approval study for CorPath GRX robot-assisted PCI
Corindus Vascular Robotics (OTC:CVRS) announced the first patient enrollment in a post-market study of its second-generation CorPath GRX System, a robot-assisted system for percutaneous coronary interventions such as stenting. “Enrollment of the first patient in the Precision GRX registry is a major milestone for the company and we look forward to the participation of leading centers […]
Cambridge Medical Robotics unveils first look at Versius ‘bot
Cambridge Medical Robotics released the first photos today of its surgical robot, Versius, designed to make minimal access surgery more widely available and easier to perform. “We’ve designed Versius with surgeons in mind. By equipping them with a remarkable tool, fit for their demanding job, we can change the way surgery is delivered,” CEO Martin […]
TransEnterix inks sales agreement to offer $50m in stock
TransEnterix (NYSE:TRXC) said today it inked an at-the-market equity offering sales agreement to sell an aggregate of $50 million in shares of common stock with Stifel, Nicolaus & Co acting as the sales agent. As part of the deal, Stifel will engage in selling shares on the company’s behalf, with Transenterix designating the maximum amount of shares […]
Charges filed by US in Medrobotics trade secret case after CEO spots suspect in secured office
An individual has been arrested and charged with entering robotic medtech firm Medrobotics‘ headquarters in an attempt to steal trade secrets, according to court documents from the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts filed this week. Court documents identify the suspect as 44-year old Dong Liu, who “appears to be a dual citizen […]
Medrobotics touts 1st colorectal procedure with Flex robotic system
Medrobotics said today that its Flex robotic system was used in its 1st colorectal surgery, touting it as a global 1st for the system. The surgery was performed at George Washington University Hospital by Dr. Vincent Obias, the company said, to remove a suspected cancerous lesion from the rectum of an adult male. The procedure […]
This exoskeleton could eliminate crouch gait
The National Institutes of Health has created what it claims is the first robotic exoskeleton that is designed to treat crouch gait in children who have cerebral palsy. Crouch gait occurs when there is excessive bending of the knees while walking. It is a common condition in children with cerebral palsy. The NIH reports that […]
Medtronic puts another $40m into Mazor Robotics
Mazor Robotics (NSDQ:MZOR) said today that it’s accelerating a deal with Medtronic (NYSE:MDT), which is due to put another $40 million into Mazor and take on exclusive global distribution rights for the Mazor X robot-assisted surgery device. It’s the third investment in the Israeli surgical robotics concern for Fridley, Minn.-based Medtronic, taking its total investment to $72 million and […]
‘It’s in our DNA’: How Intuitive Surgical CEO Guthart plans to stay on top of the surgical robotics market
Intuitive Surgical (NSDQ:ISRG) has spent more than a decade dominating the robot-assisted surgery market, and longtime CEO Gary Guthart has no plans to cede that position, he tells MassDevice.com Executive Editor Brad Perriello in this special podcast. Guthart said Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Intuitive stays focused on one criterion: “Where can we make a difference in outcomes?” Robotic surgery […]