The company originally expected the first-in-human trial of the soft-tissue robotic surgery system to begin in late 2022 and reach the market by 2023, but the company now expects those trials to begin in 2024.
Johnson & Johnson will fall further behind its competitors in the development of robotic surgery platform for soft-tissue procedures.
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At AAOS, orthopedics players showcased their latest robotic-assisted platforms, power tools, 3D printed technologies and software offerings. This article brings you highlights from interviews Medtech Insight conducted on site with representatives from J&J, Stryker, Materialise and Canary Medical.
Medtronic says results from a recent study on the Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system substantiate its safety and effectiveness for various urological procedures. The company also announced it has submitted the system to the FDA for approval for a urological indication.
As it celebrates 75 years shaping the medtech industry, Medtronic invited Medtech Insight to its Minneapolis headquarters to get a closer look at the company’s past, what it’s working on now, and what’s on the horizon.
DUALTO’s double-module option provides enhanced flexibility while cutting down on equipment clutter. Compared to traditional setups, the system reduces OR footprint by 46%, helping staff reclaim space and optimize surgical workflows.
