Surgical robotics has been a hot topic within the medtech space, and it doesn’t seem like it’s stopping any time soon. Over the course of 2024, we’ve seen all kinds of stories across surgical robotics. From regulatory nods and product launches to recalls and warning letters, plus some M&A in between, the surgical robotics space […]
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Medrobotics is selling off assets amid Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Tiger Group and Liquidity Services today announced the availability of all surgical robotics assets from a Medrobotics plant at auction. The companies say they’re offering all assets from the fully furnished, 40,000-square-foot plant in Raynham, Massachusetts, including the purchase or lease of the building. Assets, including surgical robotics platforms used by nearly 30 hospitals around […]
Medrobotics touts first EU sale of Flex robotic platform
Medrobotics today touted the first sale of its Flex robotics surgical platform in Europe. The Raynham, Mass.-based company said it sold the system to Italy’s A.O. Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, making the facility the first in Europe to offer procedures with the platform. Medrobotics Flex robotic surgical platform is intended for […]
How Medrobotics’ CEO thwarted possible corporate espionage
Medrobotics CEO Samuel Straface has a habit of being last out the door – a habit that may have saved his company from corporate espionage. Good leadership isn’t a trait that manifests itself only when there’s a team to oversee. It’s a persistent quality that, when managed correctly, requires constant and consistent effort and can […]
Medrobotics wins expanded indications for Flex robot-assisted surgery device
Medrobotics said today that it won an expanded indication from the FDA for its Flex robot-assisted surgery device, adding robot-assisted visualization in general surgical, gynecological and thoracic procedures to its 510(k) clearance. Raynham, Mass.-based Medrobotics won expanded CE Mark approval in the European Union in October 2016 for Flex for performing colorectal procedures; the system won 510(k) clearance […]
Medtrobotics submits FDA application for transabdominal robotic scope
Medrobotics said today it submitted an application to the FDA as it seeks clearance for a flexible transabdominal robotic scope designed to visualize anatomy in the thoracic and abdominal cavities. The Raynham, Mass.-based company produces the Flex robot-assisted surgery platform, which is designed for transoral, colorectal and other minimally invasive procedures. The company touts the […]
Charges filed by US in Medrobotics trade secret case after CEO spots suspect in secured office
An individual has been arrested and charged with entering robotic medtech firm Medrobotics‘ headquarters in an attempt to steal trade secrets, according to court documents from the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts filed this week. Court documents identify the suspect as 44-year old Dong Liu, who “appears to be a dual citizen […]
Medrobotics touts 1st colorectal procedure with Flex robotic system
Medrobotics said today that its Flex robotic system was used in its 1st colorectal surgery, touting it as a global 1st for the system. The surgery was performed at George Washington University Hospital by Dr. Vincent Obias, the company said, to remove a suspected cancerous lesion from the rectum of an adult male. The procedure […]
Robotic surgery: Here’s everything you need to know
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Medrobotics wins Australian nod for colorectal procedures with Flex platform
Medrobotics said today it won Australian TGA regulatory clearance for its Flex robot-assisted surgery platform, with indications for colorectal procedures. The Raynham, Mass.-based company won indications for colorectal procedures from the FDA earlier this month, and won similar expanded CE Mark approval in the European Union last October. The system won 510(k) clearance from the FDA for transoral procedures in July […]
Medrobotics wins colorectal indication for Flex robot-assisted surgery system
Medrobotics said today that it won 510(k) clearance from the FDA for a colorectal procedure indication for its Flex robot-assisted surgery platform. The Raynham, Mass.-based company won expanded CE Mark approval in the European Union last October for Flex for performing colorectal procedures. The system won 510(k) clearance from the FDA for transoral procedures in July 2015 (that indication […]
