Spine robots and navigation systems are helping surgeons level up their day-to-day work in the OR.
Here are five major systems to know:
Medtronic Stealth AXiS: Stealth AXiS is Medtronic’s newest spine robot, and it earned FDA approval in February. Surgeons began using the system in April with Jeffrey Gum, MD, performed the world’s first case with it. Stealth AXiS is made to streamline surgical workflows and supports faster operating room times, improves precision and uses a cloud-based ecosystem to enhance preoperative planning. It also uses AI integration to support screw placement and has a real-time alignment tracking system.
Mazor X (Medtronic): Medtronic acquired Mazor and its spine robot in 2018 with a $1.7 billion deal. In 2019 the Mazor X Stealth edition was launched. The robot leverages enabling technologies including navigation, 3-D imaging, robotics and powered surgical tools.
ExcelsiusGPS (Globus Medical): ExcelsiusGPS earned FDA 510(k) clearance in 2017. It has an arm with navigation for increased precision with screw placement and is designed to streamline workflows and limit radiation exposure. The robot can also work in tandem with the Excelsius3D spine system.
Velys Spine (DePuy Synthes): Velys Spine launched in 2024. It is a dual-use robotics and standalone navigation platform created in collaboration with eCential Robotics. The robot is has pathology-specific workflows for spinal fusions.
Mako Spine (Stryker): Mako Spine was debuted by Jason Lowenstein, MD, in October 2024. The robot is designed for pedicle screw placement and works in conjunction with Stryker’s Spine Guidance 5 software.
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