Capstan Medical today announced the first successful transcatheter mitral valve replacements using its novel implant and surgical robotics system. Santa Cruz, California–based Capstan Medical said it’s the first time a minimally invasive robotic structural heart platform has been used in clinical practice. “Today marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of structural heart therapy,” Capstan […]
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57 surgical robotics companies you need to know
Surgical robotics is one of the most dynamic fields in medtech. Intuitive’s launch last year of its next-gen da Vinci 5 robot “widened the moat” for other companies seeking to challenge its decades of dominance of soft-tissue surgical robotics inside hospitals. Medtech giants Medtronic and Johnson & Johnson, however, continue to move forward on their respective […]
Capstan Medical raises $110M in Series C round ahead of structural heart robot’s first-in-human procedure
Capstan Medical has raised $110 million in new funding from an oversubscribed Series C round, the structural heart surgical robot developer said today. The funding round was led by Eclipse, with participation from Yu Galaxy and Intuitive Ventures, all three of which had previously invested in Capstan. Joining them in the Series C round is […]
What’s next for orthopedic device tech? Enovis’ CEO has ideas
“We’re excited about the momentum we’re building. We think we’ve made a good initial splash here,” Enovis CEO Matt Trerotola recently told MassDevice. One of the largest orthopedic device companies in the world, Wilmington, Delaware–based Enovis has had a string of positive news lately: Financial results swung to a profit as part of Street-beating fourth […]
How surgical robotics could take healthcare to the next level
At DeviceTalks West this week, we’ll explore the design, economics and broader opportunities for surgical robotics. Companies large and small have sought to take on Intuitive in soft-tissue surgical robotics, but it has maintained its dominance. During its second-quarter earnings call in July, Johnson & Johnson reported progress with its Ottava next-gen robotic surgery system, […]
Galen Robotics wins FDA de novo nod for ear, nose, throat surgical robot
Galen Robotics announced today that the FDA granted it de novo classification for its Galen ES robotic surgery system. The de novo nod authorizes the use of Galen ES in rigid microlaryngeal procedures. Baltimore-based Galen Robotics designed the system as a cooperatively powered surgical assistant for ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery. It facilitates ENT […]
USMI to debut Canady surgical robot
US Medical Innovations (USMI) today announced plans to display its Canady robotic AI surgical system at the start of next year. USMI announced the planned debut in collaboration with the Jerome Canady Research Institute for Advanced and Biological Technological Sciences (JCRI-ABTS). They called the announcement “a ground-breaking achievement in surgical and robotic technology.” They plan […]
FDA clears Insight Medbotics’ MRI-compatible surgical robot
Insight Medbotics announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its IGAR MRI-compatible surgical robot system. Clearance for the Hamilton, Ontario-based company’s robot applies to breast biopsy indications. The company said IGAR is the first and only robotic system designed to work inside an MRI bore to garner this regulatory clearance. It features adaptability […]
Asensus, Nvidia to collab on AI for surgical robotics
Asensus Surgical (NYSE:ASXC) announced today that it entered into a collaboration with Nvidia to accelerate the development of its ISU. The partnership aims to enhance the ISU (Intelligent Surgical Unit), part of Asensus’ performance-guided surgery offerings. Asensus designed its flagship Senhance surgical robot platform around the ISU. The real-time intraoperative surgical image analytics platform leverages […]
Stryker launches direct-to-patient marketing campaign for Mako surgical robot
Stryker announced today that it launched a nationwide, direct-to-patient marketing campaign. The “Scan. Plan. Mako Can.” marketing campaign aims to drive patient awareness of its Mako SmartRobotics platform. The surgical robotic system offers an option for those who need joint replacement surgery due to arthritis of the knee or hip. “‘Scan. Plan. Mako Can.’ is […]
Vicarious Surgical plans for in-human surgical robot trials next year, posts Q2 EPS miss
Vicarious Surgical (NYSE:RBOT) shares dipped this morning on second-quarter results despite a positive update on its surgical robot. Shares of RBOT fell 2.9% to $1.69 apiece in midday trading today. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — stayed even. The company failed to beat Wall Street […]
