Synaptive Medical announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its near-infrared fluoresence visualization module on its robotic exoscope. The Toronto-based company can now add its Modus IR module to the existing fluorescence offering on the 4K, 3D Modus X system. Modus IR bolsters the capabilities of the exoscope across all neurosurgical procedures, as […]
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Synaptive launches next-gen robotic exoscope
Synaptive Medical announced that it launched the next generation of its robotic exoscope — the fourth-generation Modus X. Toronto-based Synaptive Medical designed Modus X with 4K 3D optics, 27-times magnification, automated image focus, voice guidance and more. The platform enables fluorescence-guided surgery to improve oncological tissue differentiation in real time. Additionally, Modus X’s flexible design […]
Synaptive Medical appoints new CEO
Synaptive Medical this week said it appointed Marc Buntaine as CEO. Buntaine has more than 25 years of experience in the medical equipment industry. Prior to joining the company, he was executive VP of sales and marketing at Mobius Imaging, which was later acquired by Stryker. He was also the cofounder of Mevion Medical Systems […]
Synaptive Medical updates Modus V surgical microscope
Synaptive Medical announced that its U.S. and Canadian Modus V robotic digital microscope now includes updates such as additional 3D visualization and voice-activated control. The Modus V is a robotically controlled digital microscope used as part of Synaptive’s BrightMatter surgical suite designed for less invasive, patient-specific approaches in complex cranial procedures. The Modus V provides […]
Synaptive Medical, Stryker ink co-marketing deal
Synaptive Medical said today that it inked a co-marketing deal with Stryker (NYSE:SYK) for its Modus V digital microscope as it begins a strategic commercial expansion into the spinal surgery market. The Modus V is a robotically controlled digital microscope used as part of Synaptive’s BrightMatter surgical suite designed for less invasive, patient-specific approaches in complex […]
Synaptive Medical raises $5m
Synaptive Medical has raised approximately $5 million in a new round of debt and options financing, according to a recently posted SEC filing. The Toronto-based company has not yet stated how it plans to spend funds raised in the round. Synaptive Medical produces medical devices intended to facilitate surgical planning, navigation, robotic automation, digital microscopy and […]
Nevro taps ex-Thoratec CEO Grossman | Personnel Moves, March 20, 2019
Nevro Corp. (NYSE:NVRO) said yesterday that it named former Thoratec CEO Keith Grossman to replace president & CEO Rami Elghandour after striking a deal with one of its investors, Broadfin Capital. Grossman re-joined Thoratec after taking over at Conceptus in December 2011 and leading it to a $1.1 billion sale to Bayer in June 2013 (he’d […]
Synaptive adds digital microscopy to BrightMatter robot-assisted surgery platform
Medtech company Synaptive Medical said this week it released the Modus V, a 2nd-gen digital microscope and robotic arm designed to work with its BrightMatter robot-assisted surgical platform. The Toronto-based company said the Modus V includes advanced instrument tracking and automatic focus to enable greater surgical efficiency and hands-free control. Read the whole story on our […]
Synaptive Medical wins CE Mark for BrightMatter surgical planning system
Synaptive Medical said today that it won CE Mark clearance in the European Union and regulatory approval in Australia for its BrightMatter Plan neurosurgical planning system. The Toronto-based company’s technology automatically generates 3D pictures of the brain, allowing surgeons to craft accurate preoperative plans. “Europe and Australia are home to many highly influential clinician-researchers in […]
Synaptive Medical brings in $900k
Synaptive Medical raised $901,256 (CAD $1.2 million) in a new round of equity financing, according to an SEC filing posted this week. Synaptive Medical produces the BrightMatter Guide brain imager, which provides 3D visuals of the brain in the operating room, which help guide surgeons as they pursue neurological procedures, Synaptive Medical said. During surgery, […]
General Atlantic gets in on Synaptive Medical
Synaptive Medical said today that growth equity firm General Atlantic has made a strategic investment of an undisclosed amount in the company. The Toronto-based medical device company said the investment from General Atlantic will help accelerate commercialization of the company’s current products, including its BrightMatter Guide brain imager. “The healthcare industry is shifting toward an integrated […]
