First U.S. Cases with Brainlab’s Cirq Robotic Arm
The robotic arm weighs mounts directly to any standard O.R. table. The surgeon positions the arm to provide a channel for drilling and screw placement.
Empowering Orthopaedic Executives through Strategic Intelligence
Osso VR Closes Series A Funding for VR-Based Surgical Training
With Osso VR's virtual reality surgical training curriculum, surgeons can train and assess themselves on the workflow of procedures at their own pace.
First U.S. Cases with Naviswiss Hip Navigation
The miniature hip navigation system uses a proprietary tracking technology with 95% smaller trackers to provide real-time measurements.
Aesculap Partners to Launch Aeos Robotic Digital Microscope
The platform uses 3D digital visualization, software and augmentation capabilities unavailable with any competitor digital microscope platform.
Smith+Nephew Partners for Remote Procedural Support
Smith+Nephew is the first orthopedic company to work with the Avail System and bring remote collaboration to facilities across its customer base.
RSIP Vision Launches Knee Segmentation AI Module
The artificial intelligence technology leads to precise surgery and optimal knee implant positioning, resulting in improved quality of life for patients.
7D Surgical Closes Financing for Machine-Vision Technology
Financing will provide 7D with the capital to grow existing operations, further develop new products and continue its expansion into international markets.
Medacta Marks First Case in Australia with NextAR TKA Augmented Reality Surgical Platform
The NextAR TKA Augmented Reality system received approval from Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration.
Changmugu Medical Developing Orthopedic AI and Surgical Navigation Solutions
As a strategic partner of Johnson & Johnson Medical, the entities have developed solutions for orthopedic joint digitization and intelligence.
THINK Surgical and United Orthopedic Partner on Total Knees
The collaboration will enhance precision and reproducible outcomes in total knee replacements.
M&A | Partnerships
Smith+Nephew Partners for Remote Procedural Support
Smith+Nephew is the first orthopedic company to work with the Avail System and bring remote collaboration to facilities across its customer base.
OrthoGrid Systems and Osso VR Partner for Fluoroscopic Guidance Technology
OrthoGrid implements virtual reality-based training, allowing surgeons to train on its intraoperative orthopedic software before entering the O.R.
OrthoGrid and nView Partner on OR Efficiency
The companies will pair alignment and guidance technology with real-time 3D imaging to increase surgical accuracy and efficiency in the OR.
Market Reviews
Robotics Recap: Orthopedic Executives Remain Bullish
The first quarter of 2019 was an active one for robotic and digital surgery developments. As adoption of digital surgery tools increases, leadership from joint replacement and spine companies indicate they have seen a direct sales benefit from upselling and product pull through.
Products
First U.S. Cases with Brainlab’s Cirq Robotic Arm
The robotic arm weighs mounts directly to any standard O.R. table. The surgeon positions the arm to provide a channel for drilling and screw placement.
Osso VR Closes Series A Funding for VR-Based Surgical Training
With Osso VR's virtual reality surgical training curriculum, surgeons can train and assess themselves on the workflow of procedures at their own pace.
First U.S. Cases with Naviswiss Hip Navigation
The miniature hip navigation system uses a proprietary tracking technology with 95% smaller trackers to provide real-time measurements.
Regulatory
7D Surgical Gains CE Mark for Spinal Image Guidance System
The company can now offer its Machine-vision Image Guided Surgery system for spine surgery throughout European market and additional global regions.
Naviswiss Gains FDA Clearance for Miniature Hip Navigation
The clearance addresses primary and revision hip procedures. The system can be used with a variety of surgical approaches and most implants on the market.
Zebra Medical Vision Gains FDA Clearance for Spine Fracture AI Solution
Zebra-Med secured clearance for a product helping to identify more patients at risk of osteoporosis, as 70% of VCFs are underdetected globally.