Friday, March 08, 2024
Nanoflex Robotics AG, a pioneering medical startup based in Switzerland, has recently introduced its first remote-ready robotics system for neurovascular procedures at The Jacobs Institute, a non-profit medical device innovation center located in Buffalo, New York, USA. The innovative Nanoflex Robotics system integrates a compact magnetic field generator and a navigation control unit, enabling the precise guidance of ultra-flexible devices through the body for various complex vascular interventions. Physicians gain direct control over manipulating, bending, and navigating the guidewire's tip through the body's vasculature, allowing for procedures to be conducted bedside or remotely, regardless of distance.
The primary focus of Nanoflex Robotics' initial application is to enable remote mechanical thrombectomies for acute ischemic stroke patients. Given that stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide, timely access to effective treatment is critical for preserving a patient's quality of life. By facilitating remote mechanical thrombectomies, the Nanoflex Robotics remote robotics system reduces the need for inter-hospital transfers, thereby shortening reperfusion time and potentially improving patient outcomes.
Installed within The Jacobs Institute's advanced medical facility in Buffalo, New York, the remote-ready robotics system will undergo usability testing, in-vivo studies, and training. Additionally, due to increasing interest among clinicians in the company's robotic system, it will serve as a platform for physician demonstrations. Robotic neurovascular intervention represents the future of medical care, and we are excited to collaborate with Nanoflex Robotics to validate this concept. The installation of the remote system underscores The Jacobs Institute and Nanoflex Robotics' commitment to advancing medical technology and enhancing patient outcomes.
By leveraging the capabilities of robotics, telesurgery, and machine learning, Nanoflex Robotics aims to address the evolving needs of patients and healthcare providers, transcending geographical limitations. The deployment of Nanoflex Robotics' first remote robotics system follows the recent attainment of ISO 13485 certification for its quality management system in designing and manufacturing remote robotic devices for endovascular interventions.
Source: globenewswire.com
