Robocath announced today that it created a joint venture with MicroPort Scientific through its MicroPort MedBot subsidiary. Rouen, France-based Robocath said in a news release that the partnership is designed to enable the commercialization of its R-One robotic-assisted platform in China, as MedBot is based in Shanghai. Both companies are set to engage in research […]
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Robocath performs first robotic coronary angioplasties in Germany
Robocath announced today that it completed the first robotic coronary angioplasties with its R-One robotic catheter guidance system in Germany. Professor Michael Haude, director of Medical Clinic I at Rheinland Klinikum Neuss Lukaskrankenhaus, and his team, performed the percutaneous coronary interventions with the R-One system. Rouen, France-based Robocath CEO Lucien Goffart believes the procedures in […]
Robocath completes first robotic coronary angioplasties in Africa
Robocath announced today that it successfully completed the first robotic coronary angioplasties on the continent of Africa with its R-One system. The Rouen, France-based company performed six successful robotic coronary angioplasties in Cape Town. Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital interventional cardiologist Dr. Faizel Lorgat performed the percutaneous coronary interventions as part of a distribution agreement […]
Robocath touts R-One coronary angioplasty platform
Robocath said today that it completed its first two coronary angioplasties performed with its R-One robotic platform. Both procedures were performed in France, as Drs. Eric Durand and Rémi Sabatier oversaw one at Rouen University Hospital and Dr. Jean Fajadet performed one at Clinique Pasteur in Toulouse. The R-One system is designed to facilitate and enhance […]
Robocath adds $5.5m for R-One robotic stenting platform, taps Goffart as new CEO
Robocath said today that it raised nearly $6 million for the release of its robotic system in European target markets and tapped Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) veteran Lucien Goffart to be its new CEO. Rouen, France-based Robocath said it plans to use the $5.5 million (€5 million) in new funds to lay the groundwork for its R-One […]
Robocath wins CE Mark for R-One coronary platform
Robocath said today that it won CE Mark approval in the European Union for its R-One cardiovascular-focused robotics system. The Rouen, France-based company touted the R-One as the first interventional cardiology-focused robotic system to win CE Mark approval. The system is designed to assist in stenting procedures, Robocath said. The company said that it is […]
InVivo Therapeutics lifts Toselli to permanent prez, CEO | Personnel Moves February 6, 2018
InVivo Therapeutics (NSDQ:NVIV) said yesterday it made Dr. Richard Toselli’s spot in the corner office permanent, lifting him from acting CEO to prez and CEO. Dr. Toselli will maintain his position on the company’s board and as its chief medical officer, the position he was given when he joined the company last July. Prior to joining InVivo, […]
Robocath adds $2m for new neurovascular platform
Medical robotics startup Robocath said today that it added about $2 million (€1.7 million) to the more than $5 million it raised earlier this year, taking its total to $7.5 million in funding this year. Rouen, France-based Robocath, which is developing the R-One robotic platform for coronary angioplasty, is pursuing CE Mark approval in the European Union for […]
Robocath raises $5.2m for R-one robotic platform
Medical robotics start-up Robocath said today it has raised $5.2 million (EU €4.7 million) in a new round of funding. The round was led by M Capital and Normandie Participations and joined by previous investors Go Capital and NCI, the Rouen, France-based company said. Robocath is developing the R-one robotic platform designed for interventional cardiology, […]
Zimmer Biomet elevates Delp to Americas prez | Personnel Moves | January 22, 2017
Zimmer Biomet (NYSE:ZBH) said this week it tapped Robert Delp as its new Americas president, lifting him from his previous position as VP of US sales. Delp will replace former Americas prez Stuart Kleopfer, who is retiring from the position but will continue to work with the company while Delp transitions into his position. The shift […]
