UK medical technology business Smith + Nephew has launched its handheld robotic solution for knee surgeries in both Australia and New Zealand.
The first CORI Surgical System, and its suite of real intelligence solutions, was used in a total knee replacement at Spostsmed, Adelaide.
According to Smith + Nephew, the system is small, portable, and designed for today’s crowded operating rooms. It includes camera technology that is over four times faster, offers more efficient cutting with twice the volume, and aims to deliver a faster cutting time.
“We have been building towards this moment since the first NAVIO robotics-assisted procedure was performed in Australia back in 2015,” said Vassie Ponsamy, managing director of ANZ, Smith+Nephew.
“We are more than ready to help accelerate the adoption of this exciting technology with our customers so their patients can realise the many benefits of the personalised knee replacement experience.”
The CORI System uses surgeon-controlled robotics, and its modular design will enable it to be scaled across the orthopaedic service line.
Furthermore, the company added the benefits of robotics-assisted surgery for patients are myriad, and include significantly improved patient reported outcome measures and shortened length of hospital stay, where a study has shown an earlier return to an active lifestyle.
Alan Morrison, CEO, Sportsmed, added: “We are excited to introduce another opportunity to access the next generation of advanced robotics within the industry.
“The CORI Surgical System’s efficient handheld form factor is ideal for orthopaedic surgery, as undertaken at Sportsmed. Complemented by patient engagement tools and outcome measures, CORI is another step towards a long-term strategy to advance orthopaedics using technology”.
