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.
Medrobotics puts surgical robotics IP up for sale
Medrobotics boasted an FDA-cleared, CE-marked surgical robotic platform for several years. However, the company hit a number of stumbling blocks over the past several years.
Titan Medical gives progress report about Conavi merger
Titan Medical and Conavi aim to commercialize Conavi’s Novasight Hybrid system for guiding common minimally invasive coronary procedures.
Karl Storz enters talks to acquire surgical robot developer Asensus Surgical
The agreement enables Karl Storz to engage in diligence and negotiations over a potential acquisition of Asensus Surgical.
Titan Medical enters merger with Conavi Medical
The companies aim to combine in an all-stock transaction, focusing on commercializing Conavi’s Novasight Hybrid system.
Virtual Incision wins FDA nod for miniature MIRA surgical robot for use in colectomies
MIRA went through the FDA’s de novo classification process, with findings based on an investigational device exemption (IDE) study.
FDA clears ROSA Shoulder robotic surgery system from Zimmer Biomet
ROSA Shoulder joins Zimmer Biomet’s Robotic Surgical Assistant portfolio, which includes ROSA Knee and ROSA Hip.
New Wyss project aims to control exosuit with brain signals
The Wyss Center’s Synapsuit project aims to develop high-performance algorithms that decode complex brain signals.