Interventional Systems is leading a transformative journey in the field of medical robotics, dedicated to making advanced robotic technologies more accessible and user-friendly. Headquartered in Kitzbühel, Austria, with offices in Austria, Germany, Portugal, and Serbia, the company’s mission is to empower surgeons and interventionalists with innovative solutions that enhance procedural accuracy and patient outcomes.
Introducing Micromate™ The Flagship Robotic Solution
What It Is:
Micromate™ is touted as the world’s smallest robot designed for percutaneous procedures, seamlessly integrating into existing clinical workflows. This versatile system supports a wide range of applications, including biopsies, ablations, and minimally invasive surgeries. Its compact size and user-friendly design make it a significant advancement in medical robotics.
Main Differentiators:
Micromate™ is distinguished by its compact and easy-to-use nature. It is vendor-independent and capable of holding and guiding any biopsy or ablation needle. The robot features proprietary planning and navigation software that merges CT and optical navigation, enabling its use in a variety of interventional procedures from head to toe. Its design includes configurable positioning arms, table adapters, and baseplates, allowing connection to any standard table.
Clinical Success and Applications
Micromate™ has demonstrated remarkable clinical value, more than 95% technical success across different types of procedures. It has been effectively utilised in diverse and complex procedures, such as spine fusions and liver ablations, underscoring its precision and reliability. For instance, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN, the same enabling technology (currently licensed to Alphatec for Spine Surgery) assisted in a minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MI-TLIF), showcasing its capability to enhance surgical precision and outcomes. The Innsbruck University Hospital reported a unique procedure where Micromate™ was used to close a leak in the largest lymph vessel, further highlighting its versatility and effectiveness.
Focus on Expandability and Partnerships
The modular design of Micromate™ allows for various configurations, leading to successful deployments across multiple body regions. Interventional Systems’ strategic partnerships have been pivotal in extending the reach and application of Micromate™. Notably, their joint venture in China with Hicren (Sino-European MicroRobotics) and licensing collaboration with Minimax Medical Holding Group are set to accelerate the adoption of robotic-guided procedures, aiming to amplify the platform’s interventional capabilities through both internal R&D and strategic alliances.
Partnership Model
Interventional Systems places a strong emphasis on strategic partnerships to expedite the adoption of surgical robotics. These collaborations bridge the gap between cutting-edge innovation and market implementation, ensuring that advanced solutions like Micromate™ are available to a wider range of healthcare providers. Such partnerships are instrumental in driving forward the adoption and integration of robotic technologies in clinical settings.
For more detailed insights, you can read their blog post on [surgical robotics strategic partnerships](https://www.interventional-systems.com/blog/surgical-robotics-strategic-partnerships/).
Looking Ahead
Looking to the future, Interventional Systems plans to continue enhancing the capabilities and reach of Micromate™. The company aims to establish more reference sites, expand into new geographical markets, and integrate additional imaging modalities like ultrasound and optical navigation into their platform. This forward-thinking approach ensures that Micromate™ remains at the cutting edge of medical robotics, offering unparalleled accuracy and versatility for a wide range of interventional procedures.
Interventional Systems, through its innovative solutions like Micromate™, is truly revolutionising the field of medical robotics, driving significant improvements in clinical outcomes and procedural precision.
Reference List
1. Interventional Systems | Micromate
– Available at Interventional Systems https://www.interventional-systems.com
2. Micromate™ receives FDA Clearance for use with CT guidance
– Available at Interventional Systems FDA Clearance https://www.interventional-systems.com
3. Micromate™: 9 months of clinical use
– Available at: Interventional Systems Clinical Use https://www.interventional-systems.com
4. Micromate™ arrives in China alongside Ningbo Hicren
– Available at: [Interventional Systems China Expansion https://www.interventional-systems.com
5. Micromate™: Enabling Robotic-assisted Interventions from Head to Toe
– Available at [Interventional Systems Robotic Interventions https://www.interventional-systems.com
6. LSI USA 24 presentation
– Available at [LSI USA 24 Presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnj6txt5fN4
7. Surgical Robotics : Accelerating Adoption with Strategic Partnerships
– Available at: [Interventional Systems Blog https://www.interventional-systems.com/blog/surgical-robotics-strategic-partnerships/