The global market for endoscopic general and pelvic surgery devices is expected to increase at a CAGR of 5.7%, reaching an estimated $15.8bn in 2021. The major growth driver will be conversion from open to endoscopic surgery and related technological advancements, including better cameras producing brighter, more detailed images and small-diameter devices. The introduction of robotic surgery has been pivotal in expanding the range of procedures, including gastric procedures such as bariatric surgery, which are expected to demonstrate the highest growth during the forecast period (2016-2021), according to a new report by Meddevicetracker.
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Volta Medical received a labeling expansion for its AF-Xplorer mapping software to treat A-fib, which provides the clinical evidence needed to broaden US access. The company hopes for FDA clearance for its improved second-gen AF-Xplorer II software.
Medtronic is teaming up with IRCAD North America to build high-tech training and education experiences for surgeons and medical professionals in cardiovascular, neuroscience, and minimally invasive surgical specialties. The move could also further position Medtronic to seize on the growing robotics
SS Innovations reported its first SSi Mantra 3 robotic cardiac surgery in South America as it prepares to file for US FDA de novo clearance and a CE mark. The firm aims to challenge Intuitive Surgical with a lower-cost, flexible system targeting US and European markets.
The US FDA recently published a draft guidance document for manufacturers of mesh products that are used during several types of hernia repair procedures.
The KINCISE 2 Surgical Automated System aims to “reduce the physical burden on surgeons compared to manual impaction in primary and revision hip and revision knee replacement procedures,” said J&J MedTech.
J&J's EMEA head of digital solutions, Julia Fishman, talks about the major hurdles in scaling digital innovation, tips for clinical adoption and what’s up next on J&J’s innovation road map. Robot-assisted surgery pioneer Ivo Broeders gives his perspective on the difficulties in clinical adoption.
Abbott received the US FDA nod for its Tendyne system, offering a minimally invasive alternative to replace the valves of patients with severe mitral valve disease who are at risk for open-heart surgery.
