Vicarious Surgical (NYSE:RBOT) announced third-quarter results that included an update on planned clinical trials for its surgical robot. Waltham, Massachusetts–based Vicarious develops its Version 1.0 (V1.0) robot aimed at increasing the efficiency of surgical procedures. The company hopes to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. With a novel approach, V1.0 uses proprietary, human-like surgical […]
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Momentis Surgical wins FDA nod for second-gen surgical robot
Momentis Surgical (formerly Memic) announced today that the FDA granted 510(k) clearance for its second-generation Anovo surgical robot. Last month, Anovo received clearance for use in single-site, abdominal access across ventral hernia repair. It complemented Anovo’s existing approvals for natural orifice laparoscopic-assisted transvaginal benign gynecology procedures. Momentis said the system became the first and only FDA-authorized surgical […]
Penumbra has positive data for computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy system
Penumbra (NYSE:PEN) today announced new data demonstrating improved outcomes with its computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) technology. Data evaluated the use of the CAVT technology in people with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE). Results showed that those treated with CAVT had shorter hospital stay lengths, shorter post-procedure stay length and fewer complications when compared to other treatment […]
Philips launches PAD treatment device trial with first successful patient procedure
Philips recently announced the first U.S. treatment using its new laser device that combines two peripheral artery disease (PAD) procedures into one. The Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Louisiana used the device to treat a 78-year-old male patient with PAD, marking a significant step in advancing PAD care. This first procedure marks the launch […]
Boston Scientific to acquire Cortex and its cardiac mapping tech
Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) announced today that it will purchase Ajax Health’s Cortex and its FDA-cleared OptiMap system to guide physicians performing ablation procedures to treat AFib Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Boston Scientific expects to complete the transaction in the first half of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. “We believe […]
NICE recommends Boston Scientific HeartLogic tech for managing people with cardiac implants
New UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance supports the use of the Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) HeartLogic platform. NICE provides evidence-based recommendations to improve health and social care in the National Health Service in England and Wales. Its new guidance recommends the use of the HeartLogic heart failure diagnostic as an option […]
Philips, Medtronic ink stroke advocacy partnership
Philips (NYSE:PHG) and Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) today announced a strategic advocacy partnership centered around stroke care. The two companies joined forces to advocate on raising awareness around potential health and economic benefits for patients, families and societies associated with improving access to timely stroke diagnosis and treatment. Philips and Medtronic Neurovascular also further expanded and strengthened partnerships […]
Microbot Medical completes trial, set to submit surgical robot to FDA this year
Microbot Medical (Nasdaq:MBOT) announced today that it successfully completed enrollment and follow-up in its surgical robot clinical trial. The Braintree, Massachusetts–based company completed enrollment and follow-up for all patients in the ACCESS-PVI human clinical trial. It now expects to file an FDA 510(k) submission for the Liberty endovascular surgical robot system by the end of 2024. […]
Abbott progresses pulsed field ablation studies, launches cardiac mapping tool
Abbott today announced new milstones supporting its suite of pulsed field ablation (PFA) solutions in electrophysiology. The company completed enrollment early for its VOLT-AF FDA investigational device exemption (IDE) study evaluating the Volt PFA system. It also launched its FOCALFLEX trial to assess its TactiFlex duo ablation catheter, Sensor-Enabled (SE). The company said these two […]
FDA clears Regenity Biosciences’ regenerative meniscus implant
Regenity Biosciences announced that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its RejuvaKnee implant for soft tissue injuries of the meniscus. The minimally invasive, collagen-meniscal implant aids in the reinforcement and repair of soft tissue injuries of the meniscus. RejuvaKnee delivers a more complete recovery by facilitating the regeneration of the native meniscal tissue instead of […]
Smith+Nephew, JointVue partner on ultrasound-based surgical planning for surgical robotics
Smith+Nephew announced today that it signed a co-marketing agreement with JointVue for its OrthoSonic ultrasound device. OrthoSonic 3D surgery planning technology delivers pre-operative planning for orthopedic procedures. The technology allows surgeons using the Smith+Nephew Cori surgical robot for knee arthroplasty to create a personalized plan. This could enable improved patient satisfaction and operating room efficiency. […]
