Surgery and Surgical Robotics
Auris Health’s Lung Cancer Detecting Robot has Late-Breaking Results from its First-in-Human Study
Auris Health, Inc., part of Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies,* announced results from a study demonstrating the safety and feasibility of the Monarch Platform, a first-of-its-kind robotic technology indicated for use in diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopic procedures. Data from the BENEFIT study was presented in a late-breaking session at the CHEST 2019 Conference in New Orleans by Alexander…
Read MoreSynaptive Medical Partners with Stryker’s Advanced Guidance Technologies Business
Synaptive Medical and Stryker’s Advanced Guidance Technologies business (formerly known as Stryker’s Navigation business) announced a strategic partnership in surgical planning and surgical guidance. Through the partnership, Stryker will offer Synaptive’s BrightMatter™ Plan software, which automatically generates high-fidelity, dynamic, whole-brain tractography. Surgeons can easily review tracts and explore multiple surgical approaches to create powerful pre-operative plans—for every case.…
Read MoreTSolution Announces FDA Approval for a Robot Capable of Performing a Total Knee Replacement
Think Surgical Inc. this week announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted clearance for it to market the TSolution One system for total knee replacement in the U.S. The robot already has CE Marking, and surgeons have used it in more than 550 procedures in the Asia-Pacific and European markets. “We are…
Read MoreMobile YuMi Robot Demos Future of Healthcare Robotics
ABB today opened its first global healthcare research hub on the Texas Medical Center (TMC) campus, in Houston, Texas. ABB showcased a number of concept technologies, including a mobile YuMi robot that assists with laboratory and logistics tasks in hospitals. The dual-arm, mobile YuMi will be able to sense and navigate its way around its…
Read MoreQuadriplegic Man Uses Exoskeleton to Walk and Move Arms Again for the First Time in Two Years
A four-limb robotic system controlled by brain signals helped a tetraplegic man to move his arms and walk using a ceiling-mounted harness for balance. While the early results are promising, the authors note that the system is a long way from clinical application and will require improvements before it becomes widely available. A whole-body exoskeleton,…
Read MoreAkili Interactive Develops ‘Prescription Video games’ for ADHD and Other Cognitive Disorders
Akili Interactive is developing a range of ‘prescription video games’ that combine specialised algorithms with cutting-edge gaming tech to improve cognitive function in various patient groups with neurological disorders. How exactly does this form of digital therapy work, and what is the potential for engaging game experiences to deliver cognitive benefits? When it comes to…
Read MoreDiligent Robotics Raises $3M in Seed Funding, Launches Moxi Hospital Robot
Diligent Robotics Inc. today announced that it has finished beta testing of its Moxi robot, which is designed to assist hospital personnel. The company also announced that it has raised $3 million in seed funding. Recognized innovators Andrea Thomaz and Vivian Chu co-founded Diligent Robotics in 2017, and they began testing Moxi in four hospitals in Texas last year. The robot is designed to include…
Read MoreNeocis Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of Additional Drill for Use with Yomi®
Neocis, Inc., the leader and innovator in dental implant surgery using advanced robotics, today announced a 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a new dental drill for use with Yomi. This new clearance leads to an easier workflow and provides enhancements to the surgeons’ drilling experience. Yomi, the first and…
Read MoreFDA Grants Breakthrough Status to Aurora’s Concussion Treatment
There were 2.5 million emergency department visits related to traumatic brain injuries in the U.S. in 2014, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Trends seen in the run up to 2014, the last year on which CDC has published data, suggest the figure may have risen since then. An earlier CDC report found mild traumatic…
Read MoreEthicon Launches Industry’s First Powered Circular Stapler
To help address a serious complication associated with colorectal, gastric and thoracic surgery, Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies* announced today that Ethicon** has launched the industry’s first powered circular stapler. The ECHELON CIRCULAR Powered Stapler reduces leaks by 61% at the staple line compared to Medtronic’s DST Series™ EEA™ Stapler.1 The new ECHELON CIRCULAR…
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