Brainlab announced that it received CE Mark approval in Europe for its ExacTrac Dynamic next-generation patient positioning and monitoring system. ExacTrac Dynamic offers high-speed thermal surface tracking technology combined with updated ExacTrac X-ray monitoring designed to treat a wide variety of indications in what Brainlab touts as an “all-in-one” radiotherapy tracking system. Munich-based Brainlab’s system […]
Brainlab acquires VisionTree Software
Brainlab announced that it completed the acquisition of patient-centric data collection and health management company VisionTree Software. Munich, Germany–based Brainlab said the acquisition highlights the company’s commitment to taking a closer look at patient quality of life and condition post-treatment. San Diego–based VisionTree Software develops cloud-based data collection and health management solutions that Brainlab plans […]
Appeals court gives NeuroGrafix another shot at Brainlab in patent dispute
A federal appeals court has reinstated a long-running MRI patent lawsuit that NeuroGrafix brought against Brainlab. Santa Monica, Calif.-based NeuroGrafix claims that Brainlab (Munich, Germany) infringed on an MRI imaging patent. Two lower courts had dismissed the suit, but a three-judge U.S. Court of Appeals panel ruled yesterday that the latest ruling was “procedurally improper” […]
NASS 2019 roundup: NuVasive unveils Pulse robot and more
The 34th annual North American Spine Society Meeting took place last week in Chicago where orthopedic experts and medtech companies share data, research and the latest news in orthopedics. During this year’s meeting, NuVasive unveiled its Pulse robot that will allow surgeons to perform robotic-assisted spine surgery. Other companies touted pedicle screws, lumbar fusion and vertebral fracture […]
Smith & Nephew closes Brainlab ortho asset buy
Smith & Nephew (NYSE:SNN) said today that it closed its acquisition of Brainlab‘s orthopedic joint reconstruction biz, which was originally announced in March. London-based Smith & Nephew that the acquisition will support its strategy as it looks to further its multi-asset digital surgery and robotic ecosystem. Brainlab’s orthopedic joint reconstruction biz produces digital workflow solutions for […]
Brainlab recalls Spine & Trauma 3D Nav over display inaccuracies
The FDA this week issued a Class I recall for select Brainlab Spine & Trauma 3D navigation software products over a potential to display incorrect information during surgery that may affect the procedure. Class I designations, the FDA’s most severe classification, are used when there is a reasonable probability that product use could cause serious […]
Brainlab acquires Medineering’s robotics platform
Brainlab said today that it acquired Medineering and its line of robot-assisted surgery devices for an undisclosed amount. Brainlab, which earlier this month dealt its orthopedic joint reconstruction assets to Smith & Nephew (NYSE:SNN), is already an investor and markets the Medineering robot-assisted surgical arm under the Cirq brand. The Munich-based company said it plans […]
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 […]
NASS 2018: Robotic platforms take center stage
Here’s a roundup from the North American Spine Society’s annual meeting in Los Angeles Medtech companies in the spinal market are rushing to join the robotic revolution, with Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) and Globus Medical (NYSE:GMED) leading the pack, according to a Leerink Partner analyst’s note from the North American Spine Society’s 2018 annual meeting. In a letter to […]
Brainlab releases VersaHD high-res planning algorithm
Brainlab said today it launched a new high-res planning algorithm within its Brainlab Elements software to improve radiation dose conformity for treating brain tumors, and added that the algorithm is a result of its strategic collaboration Elekta (STO:EKTA B). The Munich-based company’s Elements system operates with Elekta’s Agility multileaf collimator to compensate for the width of […]
Brainlab, Varian Medical ink interoperability deal
Brainlab said yesterday it inked a deal with Varian Medical (NYSE:VAR) looking to support interoperability between Brainlab’s ExacTrac and Varian’s Clinac platform, TrueBeam and Edge systems. As part of the deal, the companies will engage in joint testing, verification and validation to support interoperability between the systems, Munich-based Brainlab said. Brainlab added that it has […]
