Augmedics to bring AR spine surgery to Veterans Health Administration

Augmedics was awarded a Federal Supply Schedule contract by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, the medtech company said Nov. 16.

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The contract brings access to the Xvision system to the Veterans Health Administration, according to a news release. Xvision is an augmented reality spine system that helps improve precision in pedicle screw placement.

“We are honored to bring the game-changing xvision technology to the VA and revolutionize spine surgery for veterans and the surgeons who treat them,” Augmedics President and CEO Kevin Hykes said in the release.

The VHA is the largest health care system in the U.S. and provides care at 1,298 facilities.

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