Robotics

Think Surgical's TMini robot was FDA cleared for use with Zimmer Biomet's Persona knee replacement system.

Alphatec's Remi spine robot has grown in recent years and is under new ownership.

The Medacta Group has partnered with orthopedic robot manufacturer Think Surgical to provide its robotic, wireless hand-held TMINI miniature robotic system for total knee replacement surgery supporting both GMK Sphere and GMK SpheriKA, a knee implant designed specifically for kinematic…

Oskaloosa, Iowa-based Mahaska Health has introduced the Velys Robotic-Assisted Solution to its orthopedic and sports medicine department, according to an Aug. 21 report by The Oskaloosa Herald.

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The FDA sent a letter to Globus Medical in July warning the devicemaker about an inspection related to the Excelsius GPS spine robot.

Spine and orthopedic devicemaker leaders have shared updates about the state of their company's robots and strategies for the future.

Globus Medical CEO Dan Scavilla said he sees upward growth for the company's enabling technologies, including the Excelsius GPS and Excelsius 3D spine robots, according to an Aug. 6 earnings call. 

Bowling Green, Ohio-based Wood County Hospital has purchased an ExcelsiusGPS robot for spine surgery, according to an Aug. 5 report from Bowling Green Independent Media.

Matthew Hefner, MD, of Bossier City, La.-based WK Precision Neurosurgery, performed his 100th surgery with the ExcelsiusGPS robot.