Mazor Robotics (NSDQ:MZOR) unveiled its next-generation robot-assisted surgery system and Globus Medical (NYSE:GMED) for the 1st time showcased the functional prototype of its Excelsius platform at the NASS 2016 meeting in Boston last week, signifying an increased interest in robotic surgeons among major players. Mazor developed 3 generations of products over 15 years and does 95% of its business in […]
Synaptive Medical
Synaptive Medical raises $3.7m
Synaptive Medical last week told the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission that it raised $3.7 million in an equity round. Toronto-based Synaptive, which makes brain imaging products, did not respond to requests for comment from Massdevice.com on the funding. Eighteen unnamed investors participated in the round, which began last month, according to the filing. In addition to […]
Synaptive Medical wins Health Canada nod for BrightMatter surgical imaging system
Synaptive Medical said Tuesday it won Health Canada approval for its BrightMatter Guide brain imaging system. BrightMatter gives 3D visuals of the brain in the operating room, which help guide surgeons as they pursue neurological procedures. During surgery, the images are placed over an anatomical scan, offering a way to visualize the inside of the […]
Another FDA win for Synaptive Medical with its ImageDrive Pro
Synaptive Medical said it won FDA 510(k) clearance for its ImageDrive Pro informatics system designed to integrate its existing BrightMatter technology into multiple platforms. The company said the new platform will allow for interoperability across all of BrightMatter’s solutions, including imaging, surgical planning, navigation and automated positioning of high definition optics. BrightMatter gives 3D visuals […]