Dr. Bargar developed the ROBODOC Surgical System, which is the only “active” robotic system cleared by the FDA for orthopedic surgery, according to the release.
The ROBODOC Surgical System has been used in more than 24,000 procedures worldwide, but this procedure marks the first commercial use of the device in the United States since FDA clearance.
The conventional technique for planning hip replacement surgery involves x-rays, which provide only 2-D data. The ROBODOC Surgical System allows the surgeon to plan the surgery on a computer workstation, called ORTHODOC, using 3-D data from a CT scan of the patient. The surgeon selects the type and size of implant best suited to the patient on the computer and then positions it in the desired orientation by manipulating an image of the implant using the mouse. During surgery, ROBODOC precisely mills the bone surfaces, ensuring the exact fit and position of the implant based on the pre-operative plan.
Read the Sutter release on the ROBODOC Surgical System.
