Intuitive (Nasdaq:ISRG) announced that the FDA cleared an integration of imaging technology with the Ion robot-assisted bronchoscopy system. The integration covers a mobile cone-beam CT (CBCT) imaging technology, developed by Siemens Healthineers, called Cios Spin. Cios Spin offers integrated functionality with Ion to provide 2D and 3D imaging during procedures to help physicians gain confidence […]
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Creo Medical inks collaboration agreement with Intuitive
Creo Medical Group (LON: CREO) announced today that it has signed a multi-year collaboration agreement with Intuitive to make certain Creo surgical technologies compatible with the surgical robotic giant’s systems. The London exchange reacted by sending CREO shares up more than 4% to 100 pence apiece by the close of trading today. As of midday […]
Thanks, mom! Medtech leaders reflect on Mother’s Day
Everyone has a story about how they got into medtech, and it’s no surprise that many of those stories start with how we were raised. As Mother’s Day approaches, Medical Design & Outsourcing asked medtech leaders to share some thoughts about how their moms inspired their careers, the products they make and the companies they’ve built. We […]
Manufacturing matchmaker Fictiv raises $100M for supply chain push
Fictiv has closed a $100 million Series E funding round, the on-demand manufacturing technology company said today. Fictiv focuses on “helping companies produce better products,” co-founder and CEO Dave Evans said, with three main offerings: new product development, engineer-to-order products, and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO). But the company doesn’t actually own any manufacturing equipment. […]
Intuitive eyes sole-source suppliers as it expands capacity
Top executives at Intuitive Surgical (Nasdaq: ISRG) have sole-source suppliers on their minds as they ramp up manufacturing capacity in the face of continued supply chain challenges. The robotic surgery technology developer’s growth and mindfulness of supply chain resiliency could bring new opportunities for Intuitive’s suppliers — along with competition from others who want in. […]
Intuitive shares dive as first-quarter profits fall short
Intuitive (Nasdaq: ISRG) posted first-quarter financial results that fell short of the consensus forecast on Wall Street for earnings, but exceeded analysts’ expectations for sales. CEO Gary Guthart and CFO Jamie Samath discussed their efforts to address inflationary and supply chain challenges, with sole-source suppliers on their minds as they ramp up manufacturing capacity. (Go […]
Intuitive posts Street-beating Q4 despite COVID-19-related procedure disruptions
Intuitive (Nasdaq: ISRG) shares are down today despite fourth-quarter results that topped the consensus forecast. Despite Street-beating results, the Sunnyvale, California–based robotic surgery technology developer also reported that COVID’s omicron wave is affecting procedure volumes. Intuitive posted profits of $380.6 million, or $1.04 per share, on sales of $1.6 billion for the three months ended […]
Employees say Intuitive, Boston Scientific, J&J, Medtronic best places to work in 2022
Intuitive Surgical, Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson and Medtronic were recently named as Glassdoor’s employees’ choice of Best Places to Work in 2022. Each year, Glassdoor uses feedback that employees have shared on the website over the past year to compile a list of the best places to work for the upcoming year. Employee reviews provide […]
Intuitive reaches 10 million mark for da Vinci procedures peformed
Intuitive (Nasdaq: ISRG) recently announced that it has surpassed 10 million robotic-assisted surgical procedures performed on its da Vinci systems. The milestone is another reminder of the leadership position Intuitive has carved out in the robotic surgery space since the first FDA clearance for a da Vinci system in 2000. “Surgeon use of da Vinci […]
Intuitive wins FDA clearance for robotic stapler
Intuitive (NSDQ:ISRG) announced today that it received FDA clearance for its SureForm stapler and reloads for use in surgery. Sunnyvale, California–based Intuitive said the fully wristed, 8 mm SureForm 30 curved-tip stapler and reloads (gray, white and blue) are for use in general, thoracic, gynecologic, urologic and pediatric surgery. It aims to help surgeons better […]
European approval ‘a big deal’ as Medtronic moves forward with Hugo surgical robot
There’s excitement at Medtronic after the Hugo robotic surgery platform hit a major regulatory milestone. In 2012, Covidien formed an incubator called “Project Einstein,” focusing on combining robotic technology, data and analytics. What could they create? About nine years later, the product that emerged from Project Einstein made a significant step forward when the Hugo […]