Noah Medical announced the first use of its Galaxy surgical robot system in the U.S., marking the platform’s commercial release. San Carlos, California-based Noah Medical received FDA clearance for the Galaxy system in March. The system provides bronchoscopic visualization and access. These capabilities provide diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in patient airways. Galaxy features advanced imaging […]
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Noah Medical reports positive data for surgical robot
Noah Medical today announced positive accuracy results from a study of its Galaxy System surgical robot platform. San Carlos, California-based Noah Medical designed Galaxy and its accessories to provide bronchoscopic visualization and access. These capabilities provide diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in patient airways. The system features advanced imaging technologies that provide real-time location updates for […]
Noah Medical raises $150M Series B for surgical robot platform
Noah Medical announced today that it raised $150 million in a Series B funding round to help meet the rising demand for its surgical robot. The Softbank Vision Fund led the oversubscribed round, while Prosperity7 Ventures co-led. It also included investments from Tiger Global, plus existing investors Hillhouse, Sequoia China, Shangbay Capital, Uphonest Capital, Sunmed […]
What’s on the horizon in surgical robotics?
While question marks remain over where medtech is going, the path for surgical robotics remains full of excitement. Medical technology has experienced a bit of a rocky period lately. Layoffs continue to hamper the space, and financial outlooks are a bit cloudy for some companies. However, there remains plenty to look forward to in the […]
FDA clears surgical robot from Noah Medical
Noah Medical announced that it received FDA clearance for its Galaxy System for robotic-navigated bronchoscopy. San Carlos, California-based Noah Medical designed Galaxy and its accessories to provide bronchoscopic visualization and access. These capabilities provide diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in patient airways. The system features advanced imaging technologies that provide real-time location updates for potentially cancerous […]
J&J’s Auris alleges former employees brought trade secrets to new company Noah Medical
Johnson & Johnson‘s Auris Health surgical robotics business filed litigation this week alleging misappropriation of trade secrets by Noah Medical. In its complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Northern California, Auris alleges “shameless, systematic and ongoing misappropriation of trade secrets” by Noah. It named former Auris employees Enrique Romo, Diana Cardona Ujueta and Kenneth […]
Medical robotics company Noah Medical opens research centers in California
Noah Medical announced today that it unveiled a new research and training facility and a research and development facility in California. The 10,000 square foot research and training facility in Sunnyvale, California, and the 15,000 square foot R&D facility in San Carlos, California, will be used to pursue new medical robotics indications. According to a […]
