FDA clearance for the integration into the robotic spine surgery system came sooner than expected, according to Medtronic.
“Operating rooms are very complex environments, and we look forward to incorporating new functionality into our Mazor workflow to enhance the predictability and precision of a broader range of procedures leading to better patient outcomes,” said Dr.Eiman Shafa of Twin Cities Spine Center.
“The ability to broaden surgical staff awareness about the procedure plan and potentially reduce fluoroscopy radiation should also improve our workflow creating a win-win for all hospital stakeholders,” Shafa said in a news release.
The Midas Rex high-speed drills enable improved trajectory precision starting with pilot hole creation and include attachments and dissecting tools meant to provide accurate drilling with speeds up to 75,000 rpm, according to Medtronic.The navigated interbody features that surgeons can now use on the Mazor system allow them to visualize disc prep and interbody placement during a procedure.
“With these recent clearances, we have advanced the Mazor platform by increasing its utility, improving its precision and adding capabilities as we drive toward our goal of delivering value-driven solutions for unmet needs,” said Linnea Burman, Medtronic’s VP and GM for enabling technologies: cranial & spinal technologies.