Michael Barbella, Managing Editor04.30.24
Nanoflex Robotics AG recently installed its first remote-ready robotics system for neurovascular procedures at The Jacobs Institute, a nonprofit medical device innovation center in Buffalo, N.Y.
The Nanoflex Robotics system uses a compact magnetic field generator and a navigation control unit to guide ultra-flexible devices through the body for various complex vascular interventions. This technology allows physicians to directly control, bend and guide the guidewire tip through the body’s vasculature to conduct procedures at the bedside or thousands of miles away. The company aims to provide remote mechanical thrombectomy tech to acute ischemic stroke patients and their treating physicians. Stroke is the leading cause of disability worldwide1 and access to timely effective treatment is crucial for maintaining a patient’s quality of life. By enabling remote mechanical thrombectomies, the Nanoflex Robotics remote robotics system reduces the need for inter-hospital transfers, thus shortening the time to reperfusion and potentially better preserving a patient’s quality of life.
"We are thrilled to collaborate with the esteemed Jacobs Institute in New York for the first installation of our robotics system. We believe remote robotics has the potential to transform surgical outcomes and benefit patients, by enabling greater and earlier access to critical treatments,” Nanoflex Robotics CEO Matt Curran said.
Located in the Jacobs Institute's medical center in Buffalo, the company’s remote-ready robotics system will be enabled for usability testing, in-vivo studies, and training. It will also host physician demonstrations.
“Robotic neurovascular intervention is undoubtably the future. We are delighted to work with Nanoflex Robotics to prove this concept,” said Adnan Siddiqui, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and chief medical officer of the Jacobs Institute and vice-chairman and professor of neurosurgery in the University at Buffalo’s Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. By harnessing the power of robotics, telesurgery and machine learning, Nanoflex Robotics aims to address the evolving needs of patients and healthcare providers alike, irrespective of geographical limitations.
The installation of Nanoflex Robotics first remote robotics system occurred shortly after the company received ISO 13485 certification for its quality management system in designing and manufacturing remote robotic devices for endovascular interventions.
Nanoflex Robotics is building next-generation remote robotic surgical solutions and devices to enhance access to life-saving procedures. The Nanoflex Robotics platform's first target application is to enable remote mechanical thrombectomies in acute ischemic stroke patients where timely intervention is critical. The firm's advanced magnetic navigation technology and ultra-flexible endoluminal robotic tools are designed to give physicians greater control and dexterity over procedures, allowing for safer and more precise interventions that enhance patient care, reduce complications, and improve overall outcomes. Additionally, the platform is being developed to facilitate various other procedures that can be executed by in-person physicians.
The Jacobs Institute is a non-profit organization developing next-generation technologies in vascular medicine. The JI's vision is to improve the treatment of vascular disease in Western New York and the world, while fostering local economic development. The JI’s i2R is an independently operated medical device innovation center with a strong emphasis on high-quality medical technology design, clinical feedback at every stage of development, and research, regulatory, and entrepreneurial expertise. The JI Quality Management System (QMS) is certified to ISO 13485:2016 by SRI Quality System Registrar.
Reference
1 https://www.world-stroke.org/news-and-blog/news/together-we-are-greaterthan-stroke-introducing-the-world-stroke-day-theme-for-2023-24
The Nanoflex Robotics system uses a compact magnetic field generator and a navigation control unit to guide ultra-flexible devices through the body for various complex vascular interventions. This technology allows physicians to directly control, bend and guide the guidewire tip through the body’s vasculature to conduct procedures at the bedside or thousands of miles away. The company aims to provide remote mechanical thrombectomy tech to acute ischemic stroke patients and their treating physicians. Stroke is the leading cause of disability worldwide1 and access to timely effective treatment is crucial for maintaining a patient’s quality of life. By enabling remote mechanical thrombectomies, the Nanoflex Robotics remote robotics system reduces the need for inter-hospital transfers, thus shortening the time to reperfusion and potentially better preserving a patient’s quality of life.
"We are thrilled to collaborate with the esteemed Jacobs Institute in New York for the first installation of our robotics system. We believe remote robotics has the potential to transform surgical outcomes and benefit patients, by enabling greater and earlier access to critical treatments,” Nanoflex Robotics CEO Matt Curran said.
Located in the Jacobs Institute's medical center in Buffalo, the company’s remote-ready robotics system will be enabled for usability testing, in-vivo studies, and training. It will also host physician demonstrations.
“Robotic neurovascular intervention is undoubtably the future. We are delighted to work with Nanoflex Robotics to prove this concept,” said Adnan Siddiqui, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and chief medical officer of the Jacobs Institute and vice-chairman and professor of neurosurgery in the University at Buffalo’s Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. By harnessing the power of robotics, telesurgery and machine learning, Nanoflex Robotics aims to address the evolving needs of patients and healthcare providers alike, irrespective of geographical limitations.
The installation of Nanoflex Robotics first remote robotics system occurred shortly after the company received ISO 13485 certification for its quality management system in designing and manufacturing remote robotic devices for endovascular interventions.
Nanoflex Robotics is building next-generation remote robotic surgical solutions and devices to enhance access to life-saving procedures. The Nanoflex Robotics platform's first target application is to enable remote mechanical thrombectomies in acute ischemic stroke patients where timely intervention is critical. The firm's advanced magnetic navigation technology and ultra-flexible endoluminal robotic tools are designed to give physicians greater control and dexterity over procedures, allowing for safer and more precise interventions that enhance patient care, reduce complications, and improve overall outcomes. Additionally, the platform is being developed to facilitate various other procedures that can be executed by in-person physicians.
The Jacobs Institute is a non-profit organization developing next-generation technologies in vascular medicine. The JI's vision is to improve the treatment of vascular disease in Western New York and the world, while fostering local economic development. The JI’s i2R is an independently operated medical device innovation center with a strong emphasis on high-quality medical technology design, clinical feedback at every stage of development, and research, regulatory, and entrepreneurial expertise. The JI Quality Management System (QMS) is certified to ISO 13485:2016 by SRI Quality System Registrar.
Reference
1 https://www.world-stroke.org/news-and-blog/news/together-we-are-greaterthan-stroke-introducing-the-world-stroke-day-theme-for-2023-24