Interventional Systems announced today that the FDA granted a new 510(k) clearance for its Micromate surgical robot system. The new clearance enables U.S. marketing for percutaneous procedures using computed tomography (CT) optical navigation. These include biopsies and ablations for diagnosing and treating conditions in the chest, abdomen and musculoskeletal structures. Interventional Systems said the clearance […]
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Interventional Systems announces endourology venture with surgical robot tech
Interventional Systems announced a new venture — called LARC Robotics — aimed at using surgical robotics for percutaneous renal access. Austria-based Interventional Systems said the unit simplifies percutaneous renal access in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) procedures. This minimally invasive surgical technique helps to manage kidney stones. The company said in a news release that Dr. Udo […]
Surgical robot maker Interventional Systems names new CEO amid leadership changes
Miniature surgical robot developer Interventional Systems announced a number of executive changes including a switch in the corner office. Dr. Michael Vogele, who founded Interventional Systems, intends to step down as CEO. The company tabbed former chief product officer Pedro Costa to succeed him. Additionally, the company named Srdjan Milosavljevic chief technology officer (CTO). Milosavljevic […]
Interventional Systems wins FDA clearance for miniature surgical robot
Interventional Systems announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Micromate robot for percutaneous procedures. Kitzbühel, Austria–based Interventional Systems developed Micromate as a table-mounted medical robot for interventional procedures, touting it as the world’s smallest robot for those of the percutaneous kind, according to a news release. Micromate uses a universal instrument guidance […]