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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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 […]
8 more surgical robotics companies you need to know
You know the big hitters in surgical robotics. Here are some of the companies you may not know about, but you should keep an eye on them. Last month, MassDevice compiled a list of 16 surgical robotics companies you need to know. That list included the usual suspects, like Intuitive, Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson and more. […]
Avra Medical Robotics clears debt
Avra Medical Robotics (OTC:AVMR) announced yesterday that it paid off almost all its external corporate debt, including accrued interest. The Orlando, Fla.–based company said it cleared its debt with the exception of loans from its CEO and a loan note for $25,000, which is due on Dec. 31, 2020. One note of $25,000 is being converted […]
6 surgical robots that will surprise you
Researchers around the globe have created surgical robots for solutions to procedures that are generally invasive and time-consuming. Whether its eye surgery or even finding a vein to draw blood, healthcare practitioners face daunting tasks, but robots have made these procedures easier (as easy as the DaVinci makes it look when peeling a grape and […]
