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South Dakota health system acquires 2 robotic systems for knee replacements
Rapid City, S.D.-based Monument Health recently purchased two ROSA Knee Systems from Zimmer Biomet, according to NBC affiliate NewsCenter1. - 1/23/20 -
Johnson & Johnson sets sights on robotics in 2020 in orthopedics and beyond
Johnson & Johnson reported flat orthopedic sales for the fourth quarter of 2019, and the full year orthopedic sales took a 0.5 percent dip. - 1/22/20 -
Idaho hospital acquires robot to support 3 orthopedic surgeons — 3 quick facts
Rupert, Idaho-based Minidoka Memorial Hospital installed Stryker's Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology, the Times-News reports. - 1/21/20
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LifePoint's major investment equips 2 hospitals with spine surgery robots
Brentwood, Tenn.-based LifePoint Health invested several million dollars to equip two of its hospitals with spine surgery robots, YakTriNews.com reports. - 1/17/20 -
Arizona health system 1st in US to use Medtronic robot for neurosurgery
Phoenix Children's Hospital was reportedly the first health system in the U.S. to use the Medtronic Stealth Autoguide platform for neurosurgery. - 1/16/20 -
Moody's predicts rapid growth for robotic orthopedic surgery — key insights on Stryker, Zimmer Biomet
Moody's expects the robotic surgery market to grow rapidly in the next year, according to its quarterly report. - 1/16/20 -
123-bed hospital acquires 1st spine robot in Bay Area — 3 things to know
San Ramon (Calif.) Regional Medical Center was reportedly the first hospital in the Bay Area to purchase the ExcelsiusGPS robotic navigation system for spine surgery, reports Patch. - 1/15/20
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Robotics utilization in surgery hits 15% despite costs, questions about efficacy
The use of robotics in general surgery procedures jumped from 1.8 percent in 2012 to 15.1 percent in 2018 — and the increase was even higher for certain procedures, according to a new study published in JAMA. - 1/14/20 -
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. - 1/14/20 -
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. - 1/13/20 -
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. - 1/13/20
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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. - 1/8/20 -
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. - 1/7/20 -
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. - 1/6/20 -
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. - 1/6/20 -
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. - 1/2/20 -
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. - 12/20/19 -
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. - 12/19/19 -
Medtronic robotic navigation system gets clearance for neurosurgery
The FDA cleared Medtronic's Stealth Autoguide system for neurosurgical procedures Dec. 18, reports Seeking Alpha. - 12/18/19 -
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. - 12/16/19