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Dr. Kenneth Nwosu performs spine surgery with ExcelsiusGPS at Washington hospital
Kenneth Nwosu, MD, performed the first spine surgery in King County, Wash., to use the new ExcelsiusGPS at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way on Jan. 6. -
Former Google, Intel executive becomes chairman, CEO of robotics company
Medical robotics company Neural Analytics on Jan. 9 appointed Diane Bryant as chairman and CEO, effective immediately. -
Medtronic CEO Omar Ishrak sees innovation in robotics, more tuck-in deals for 2020
Medtronic Chairman and CEO Omar Ishrak, PhD, is excited for the coming year. As he wraps up his time as head of the company, Medtronic will continue down the path of innovation for its core product lines. -
Medtronic issues safety notice related to Mazor X robotic spine system in the UK
Medtronic filed an urgent field safety notice with the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency in the U.K. in December regarding its Mazor X Surgical System after receiving seven complaints from users. -
Arizona hospital introduces GPS-guided spine surgery robot — 5 highlights
Carondelet Neurological Institute in Tucson, Ariz., acquired a robot for complex spinal fusion surgeries, Chamber Business News reports. -
New Jersey hospital acquires total knee arthroplasty robot — 3 insights
Hackensack (N.J.) University Medical Center acquired Think Surgical's TSolution One Total Knee Application robot for orthopedic surgeons, becoming the first facility in the U.S. to do so, according to a Jan. 3 press release. -
Researchers design robotic belt for patients with spinal cord injuries — 6 things to know
New York City-based Columbia University School of Engineering researchers developed a robotic trunk support device to improve core control in patients with spinal cord injuries, Verdict Medical Devices reports. -
California hospital adds ExcelsiusGPS robot — 3 insights
San Ramon (Calif.) Regional Medical Center purchased an ExcelsiusGPS robot to boost its robotic team and assist spine surgeons, Pam Yoo, chief strategy officer for the hospital, said in a social media post. -
Johnson & Johnson to fully acquire robotic tech company Verb Surgical: 5 details
Johnson & Johnson purchased the remaining stake in Verb Surgical after a strategic collaboration with Verily, an Alphabet company. -
Arizona hospital purchases spine robot, plans for cranial procedures
St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, Ariz., recently installed the ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System for spine surgery, according to ABC affiliate KGUN9. -
Medtronic robotic navigation system gets clearance for neurosurgery
The FDA cleared Medtronic's Stealth Autoguide system for neurosurgical procedures Dec. 18, reports Seeking Alpha. -
WVU Medicine, PARS Brain and Spine Institute begin robotic surgery program — 4 insights
WVU Medicine Camden Clark and PARS Brain and Spine Institute partnered to acquire Globus Medical's Excelsius Robot, a minimally invasive spine operating robot, the Parkersburg News and Sentinel reports. -
Spine robotics market to grow 29% annually through 2025, analysts predict
The global market for spine surgery robots could reach an estimated $520 million by the end of 2025, according to a report by 360 Market Updates. -
Arizona hospital's robotics showcase draws 500+ attendees: 3 insights
More than 500 community members attended an open house showcasing robotics used in knee, hip, spine and general surgery procedures at the Abrazo Scottsdale Campus in Phoenix, the Paradise Valley Independent reports. -
Dr. Scott Yerger: Robotic-assisted revisions could be on the horizon
Scott Yerger, MD, is one of several surgeons using Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery for total and partial hip and knee replacements at Lafayette (La.) General Health, The Advocate reports. -
An Arizona hospital just surpassed 5K+ robotic surgeries — 5 insights on the program
Surgeons at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus have performed over 5,000 robot-assisted surgical procedures, with more than 1,000 in 2019 alone, according to AZ Big Media. -
Vicarious Surgical develops lightweight robotic device with 'visual immersion'
Medtech startup Vicarious Surgical received the FDA's breakthrough device designation for its robotically assisted surgical device, Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry reports. -
Dr. Roland Kent, Idaho hospital advocate for robotic navigation system for spine surgery
Roland Kent, MD, completed about 80 spine procedures with Globus Medical's ExcelsiusGPS robotic navigation system since Northwest Specialty Hospital installed the system in April, The Journal of Business reports. -
4 Northwell hospitals, 7 orthopedic surgeons participate in robotics program for total joints
New York City-based Northwell Health recently launched a robotics program for total joint replacements at four of its hospitals in Long Island, N.Y., reports The Island Now. -
Virginia hospital acquires surgical robot
Woodbridge, Va.-based Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center acquired a da Vinci XI Surgical System it plans to use for minimally invasive surgery, the Potomac Local reports.
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