Cydar Medical today announced the successful treatment of the first patient in a strategic collaboration with Medtronic . The collaboration spans 40 sites across the U.S., UK and Europe, integrating the Cydar Maps software with Medtronic services and case support. The collaboration aims to improve patient care and efficiency with AI-based solutions placed into the […]
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Nurami Medical wins FDA clearance for dural repair graft for neurosurgery
Nurami Medical announced that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its electrospun, nanofiber-based ArtiFascia dura substitute. The Haifa, Israel-based company plans to begin U.S. sales of the resorbable dural repair graft soon. ArtiFascia assists in the process of replacing the dura mater — which protects the brain and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) — in neurosurgery. It […]
Levita Magnetics wins FDA clearance for magnetic-assisted surgical robot
Levita Magnetics announced today that the FDA approved its MARS magnetic-assisted robotic surgery platform. Mountain View, California-based Levita designed its MARS minimally invasive surgical platform for the high-volume abdominal surgery market. It combines magnets and machines to reduce the number of incisions, enabling complete control during laparoscopic procedures. The system comes in a compact footprint […]
Microbot Medical inks deal to expand surgical robot manufacturing capabilities
Microbot Medical (Nasdaq:MBOT) announcd today that it signed a manufacturing agreement with B.Y. Medimor for its surgical robot. Braintree, 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 […]
Viseon launches advanced visualization system for minimally invasive spine surgery
Viseon announced today that it began the U.S. commercial rollout and initial clinical use of its MaxView 4K advanced visualization system. Irvine, California-based Viseon describes its MaxView 4K system as a first-of-its-kind advanced visualization system for minimally invasive spine surgery. The state-of-the-art system involves no capital equipment expense and occupies no operating room footprint. It […]
Asensus Surgical targets FDA clearance for Luna surgical robot in 2025
Asensus Surgical (NYSE:ASXC) announced its second-quarter financial results and shared an update on its Luna surgical robot platform. Shares of ASXC rose 9.8% at 36¢ apiece in late-afternoon trading today. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — stayed even. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina-based Asensus unveiled […]
SS Innovations makes first international surgical robot sale
SS Innovations announced today that it filled the first international order for its SSi Mantra surgical robot platform. Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based SS Innovations delivered the unit to Aster Hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Aster DM Healthcare Limited — which operates 32 hospitals and other healthcare facilities in six countries — part-operates that hospital. Designed […]
Stryker launches direct-to-patient marketing campaign for Mako surgical robot
Stryker announced today that it launched a nationwide, direct-to-patient marketing campaign. The “Scan. Plan. Mako Can.” marketing campaign aims to drive patient awareness of its Mako SmartRobotics platform. The surgical robotic system offers an option for those who need joint replacement surgery due to arthritis of the knee or hip. “‘Scan. Plan. Mako Can.’ is […]
Vicarious Surgical looks to raise $45M from public offering
Vicarious Surgical (NYSE:RBOT) announced that it priced an underwritten public offering worth approximately $45 million in proceeds. Waltham, Massachusetts–based Vicarious’ offering includes 45 million shares of its Class A common stock priced at $1 per share. Additionally, the company granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 6.75 million shares of common […]
Teleflex posts Street-beating Q2, raises 2023 sales guidance
Teleflex shares fell this morning despite strong second-quarter results and an increased full-year guidance. Shares of TFX dipped 2.8% at $241.75 apiece in mid-morning trading today. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — fell 0.8%. The Wayne, Pennsylvania–based maker of critical care and surgical products posted […]
Steris completes acquisition of surgical instrumentation assets from BD
Steris (NYSE:STE) announced today that it completed its acquisition of surgical instrumentation assets from BD . The companies announced in June that they agreed on a deal for the assets worth $540 million. BD’s divestiture includes V. Mueller, Snowden-Pencer and Genesis branded products. BD reports its surgical instrumentation platform as part of its Surgery unit […]