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First Robot-Guided Cervical Spine Surgery
No, R2D2 was not in charge…it was S. Samuel Bederman, M.D. from The University of California at Irvine’s Orthopaedic Spine Center…he is the first surgeon in the U.S. to perform robot-guided surgeries on the cervical spine. Dr. Bederman used Mazor …
Mako Surgical tumbles on 1Q results, Rio outlook
Shares of Mako Surgical Corp. plunged Tuesday after the company reported weak sales of its Rio system, a robotic device used in orthopedic surgeries. THE SPARK: Mako reported its
First Robotic Guided Surgery for Cervical Spine in the United States Performed at UC Irvine Orthopedic Spine Center
Irvine, CA, April 11, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Dr. S. Samuel Bederman from The University of California at Irvine’s Orthopaedic Spine Center is the first surgeon in the US
Robotic device helps paraplegics stand, company says
For someone who is handicapped, everyday tasks that most of us take for granted can be difficult. Simply reaching the top shelf at the grocery store, getting out
Blue Belt’s Navio PFS System receives CE Mark approval
Blue Belt Technologies, Inc., a medical device company focused on developing the next generation of "smart" surgical instruments providing precise robotic control for use initially in orthopedic procedures and
Mazor Robotics Announces Key European Patent for Renaissance(TM) Surgical Guidance Robot
CAESAREA, Israel, Jan 06, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mazor Robotics Ltd. (tase:MZOR), a developer of innovative surgical robots and complementary products, today announced that the European Patent
MAKO Surgical (MAKO) Shares Upgraded to a “Buy” Rating by Summer Street Analysts.
MAKO Surgical (NASDAQ: MAKO) was upgraded by equities research analysts at Summer Street from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note issued
RiceWrist robot improves arm movement in spinal injury
New rehabilitation technology looks set to help people with spinal injuryregain motor movement in the arm, it has been revealed. Wearable exoskeleton "RiceWrist", developed at Rice University in Texas,
San Francisco Surgery Center First to Offer First MAKOplasty in an ASC
San Francisco Surgery Center became the first ambulatory surgery center to offer MAKOplasty, a robotic arm-guided system for aiding in minimally invasive surgical treatment of osteoarthritis of the
Corin-MAKO: five-year global distribution agreement
Corin has entered into a five-year global distribution agreement with MAKO Surgical Corp. Under the terms of the agreement, Corin will supply MAKO with a hip implant system
DJ Stanmore Implants Worldwide Buys Robot Surgery Co Acrobot
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Stanmore Implants Worldwide, a privately-held maker of specialized orthopedic implants, said Wednesday it acquired medical device company Acrobot for an undisclosed sum. Acrobot designs systems used
Texas Health Plano, Texas Back Institute Offer SpineAssist® Surgical Robot for Spine Surgeries
PLANO, Texas, July 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Fifteen-year-old Tressa Scott of Allen hasn't been able to stand up straight for more than a year — until now. The Allen teenager grew an inch and a half and
Mazor sells second robotic surgical system in US
Mazor Surgical Technologies Ltd. (TASE:MZOR) reports the sale of a second robotic spinal surgical system to a US hospital. The system has been purchased by
Curexo’s Next-Generation ROBODOC(R) Assists in First Surgery
FREMONT, Calif., June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Curexo Technology Corporation made history on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 when its next-generation ROBODOC® Surgical System assisted Dr. William Bargar as he performed the first commercial hip replacement
Curexo Technology Corporation Raises $13.2 Million
FREEMONT, Calif., May 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Curexo Technology Corporation, which makes an advanced "CAD/CAM" precise surgical robotic system for Total Joint Replacements, has announced it has closed on $13.2 million of funding.