Robotics

Johnson & Johnson is planning to develop its own spine robot to rival the platforms launched by Medtronic, Globus Medical and emerging device companies, company executives said Sept. 7 during the 2022 Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference, according to Seeking Alpha. 

Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill (N.J.) installed Globus Medical's ExcelsiusGPS robot for spine surgery.

Becker's reported on seven hospitals, practices and ASCs that added orthopedic robots in August.

Ganymed Robotics, which focuses on orthopedics, added former Medtronic and Smith+Nephew leaders to its board of directors.

France-based eCential Robotics received FDA 510(k) clearance for its 3D imaging, navigation and robotic guidance spine system.

Jonathan Cornelius, MD, recently reached 2,500 Mako robotic joint replacements.

The FDA has recognized multiple robots and navigation systems made for spine and orthopedic surgeries in 2022.

Point Robotics MedTech's Point Kinguide system received FDA 510(k) clearance.

HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in Miami has become one of the first in the state to offer Stryker Mako robotic-arm assisted total hip replacements. 

A Wisconsin health system that recently reached its 1,000th surgery and three other recent robotic surgery milestones to know: