Robeauté announced today that it raised $28 million to support the development of its neurosurgical microrobot technology. Plural, Cherry Ventures and Kindred Ventures led the financing. Other investors included LocalGlobe and Think.Health, plus existing investors APEX Ventures, participated. Brainlab contributed a strategic investment. Paris-based Robeauté plans to use the funds to continue development and start […]
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Brainlab, Fujifilm partner on neurosurgery navigation tech
Fujifilm Healthcare announced that it picked Brainlab to exclusively distribute its Arietta Precision ultrasound for neurosurgery applications in the U.S. The companies say Arietta Precision in conjunction with Brainlab’s surgical navigation system “becomes a powerful intraoperative neurosurgery solution.” It delivers advanced guidance and image quality for critical surgical decisions. Together, the end-to-end solution provides comprehensive […]
FDA clears ZimVie and Brainlab spinal fixation combo
ZimVie announced today that the FDA has cleared the use of its Vital spinal fixation system with Brainlab’s Spine & Trauma Navigation. The news comes just nine months after the companies announced a partnership in which Brainlab will provide spine imaging, planning, navigation, and robotic-assisted systems for use with ZimVie implants. The goal is to enable […]
ZimVie expands development deal with Brainlab to include co-marketing
ZimVie announced today that it expanded its cooperation agreement with Brainlab. Brainlab offers a diversified spine imaging, planning and navigation portfolio. It also provides robotic imaging, surgical assistance and mixed reality to support spinal surgeries. Westminster, Colorado-based ZimVie and Brainlab undertook a joint project to achieve compatibility between technologies. It aims to combine ZimVie’s Vital […]
Brainlab wins CE Mark for next-gen ExacTrac Dynamic system
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 […]
