Stereotaxis said the approval marks a significant milestone as it expands access to the minimally invasive robotic technology in China.
GE HealthCare unveils new applications for mobile C-arm portfolio
GE HealthCare said complex pulmonary and thoracic procedures require precise intraoperative imaging systems.
Johnson & Johnson wins FDA exemption for Ottava surgical robot
The regulatory nod for Ottava allows Johnson & Johnson MedTech to begin a clinical trial for the surgical robot at U.S. sites.
Kansas hospital begins robotic heart program with Stereotaxis surgical robot
Stereotaxis said Genesis delivers the benefits of robotic precision and safety to cardiac ablation to treat arrhythmias.
Procept BioRobotics gets FDA nod to study surgical robot for treating prostate cancer
Procept BioRobotics said its Aquablation procedure uses waterjet resection to precisely eradicate tissue without requiring full prostate removal.
Corin gets FDA approval of Unity Knee insert for robotic knee replacement
Corin continues to expand its Unity Knee MC portfolio with its latest insert, compatible with its surgical robot.
The top 10 surgical robotics stories of the year so far
Over the course of 2024, we’ve seen all kinds of stories across surgical robotics, ranging from new systems to FDA clearances and more.
FDA clears Zimmer Biomet Persona Knee System with Think Surgical robot
The FDA cleared THINK Surgical’s miniature surgical robot for use with Zimmer Biomet’s Persona Knee System.
Judge says J&J must pay Auris shareholders $1B in damages
The judge deemed that J&J had declined to put resources toward advancing iPlatform and instead pitted it against its own Verb device.
Obvius Robotics Certa access system earns FDA breakthrough nod
Obvius Robotics aims to improve the accuracy, safety, and consistency of central venous catheterization with its Certa system.
KARL STORZ closes acquisition of Asensus Surgical
KARL STORZ said its acquisition of Asensus Surgical will enable it to build a surgical robotics hub for performance-guided procedures.
Neptune Medical raises $97M for surgical robotics, spins out Jupiter Endovascular
Neptune Medical said the financing strengthens its position as a gastrointestinal-focused company expanding into robotics.
DePuy Synthes launches Velys surgical robot for spine
Dual-use system offers standalone navigation and an active robotics platform for flexibility in approach and planning.
Perceptive says AI-driven robot is faster than a human dentist
Perceptive has developed and demonstrated a robot that uses imaging and AI for dental procedures such as crown placement.
Asensus Surgical denies lack of disclosures in planned Karl Storz merger
Asensus Surgical denied any legal wrongdoing in statements around its planned merger and offered further information.
Wandercraft exoskeleton used in Olympic torch relay
Kevin Piette works for Wandercraft, the company that built what it calls a Personal Exoskeleton that could help disabled people walk.
CMR Surgical names Boston Scientific veteran non-executive chair
Moore brings more than 35 years of experience in the medtech industry, including nearly 20 years spent at Boston Scientific, to CMR Surgical.
Ronovo Surgical closes Series B round for Carina modular platform
Shanghai-based Ronovo aims to use the funds to accelerate the commercialization and globalization of its proprietary Carina platform.
Intuitive earns updated FDA labeling on da Vinci X, Xi for radical prostatectomy
The labeling for Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci states that survival rates for robot-assisted surgeries are comparable to non-automated procedures.
Moon Surgical receives FDA clearance for Maestro Robotic Surgery System
Moon Surgical plans to deploy its Maestro System in the U.S. and Europe in a limited market release ahead of a broader launch in 2025.
Stereotaxis wins updated CE mark for all devices available in Europe
Stereotaxis said it now has an updated EU Quality Management System Certificate, demonstrating that its products have valid CE marks.
Stereotaxis establishes 1st robotic heart procedure program in Italy
Now, doctors at Hospital Santa Maria della Piertá can treat patients with heart rhythm disorders using robotic ablation procedures.