Distalmotion today announced the first successful U.S. outpatient procedures with its Dexter surgical robot platform. A team of surgeons at UC San Diego Health completed two adult inguinal hernia repairs with Dexter on Nov. 26. Dr. Garth R. Jacobsen and his partner, Dr. Ryan Broderick, led the procedures. Lausanne, Switzerland-based Distalmotion received FDA de novo […]
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Distalmotion wins FDA de novo nod for Dexter surgical robot
Distalmotion announced today that it received FDA de novo approval for its Dexter surgical robot for adult inguinal hernia repair. Lausanne, Switzerland–based Distalmotion can now bring Dexter to the U.S. with more than 1,300 patients already treated in Europe. The company designed Dexter to deliver robotics’ benefits to more hospitals, outpatient departments and ambulatory surgical […]
Distalmotion names former Zimmer Biomet exec as VP of EMEA
Distalmotion this week announced it appointed Felix Wandel as vice president and general manager of EMEA. Wandel has over 20 years of experience in the medtech sector, having served in various leadership roles across various functions and geographies. Most recently, Wandel was GM and VP of robotics and technology EMEA at Zimmer Biomet. There, he […]
10 surgical robotics companies you need to know
The surgical robotics space saw a major shakeup last year. “Robotics is hard. Robotics in healthcare is hard.” Hani Abouhalka, Johnson & Johnson’s company group chair for Robotics & Digital, said those words at our DeviceTalks West event in California in October. It pretty much sums up the situation for medtech companies large and small […]
Distalmotion, Proximie partner to bring telepresence to surgical robotics
Distalmotion announced today that it partnered with Proximie to extend its Dexter surgical robot platform globally. Proximie develops an operating room (OR) operating system that provides hospitals and surgical centers access to preoperative data that can help inform patient care, plus real-time collaborative tools to record, train and deliver care. It also offers postoperative content […]
Distalmotion has a new CEO
Distalmotion announced that it appointed Greg Roche as its CEO as the company looks to continue commercial expansion for its surgical robot. The company also named Roche to its board of directors. In his role, Roche will lead U.S. and European expansion initiatives for the Dexter surgical robot, helping with the next phase of Distalmotion’s […]
Distalmotion brings in $150M as it seeks FDA nod for surgical robot
Distalmotion announced today that it closed a $150 million financing as it looks to bring its surgical robot to the U.S. market. Revival Healthcare Capital led the financing round. Distalmotion said in a news release that the funds reinforce the confidence of its existing investors. The company intends to use the funds raised to support […]
8 more surgical robotics companies you need to know
You know the big hitters in surgical robotics. Here are some of the companies you may not know about, but you should keep an eye on them. Last month, MassDevice compiled a list of 16 surgical robotics companies you need to know. That list included the usual suspects, like Intuitive, Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson and more. […]
Distalmotion closes $90M Series E financing to support its Dexter surgical robot
Surgical robot maker Distalmotion announced today that it closed a Series E financing round worth proceeds of $90 million. Revival Healthcare Capital led the round, with participation from 415 Capital and existing investors. According to a news release, Lausanne, Switzerland–based Distalmotion intends to use the funding to support the global commercialization of its Dexter surgical […]
Distalmotion gains CE Mark for surgical robot
Distalmotion announced that it received CE Mark approval for its Dexter surgical robot for minimally invasive surgical care. Lausanne, Switzerland-based Distalmotion said in a news release that its Dexter system combines the affordability of laparoscopy with the benefits of robotic surgery to increase simplicity and versatility in the space. Distalmotion said Dexter is ready for […]
