Artificial Intelligence
Should AI assist in surgical decision-making?
(ZDNet) – There’s a push for AI/ML to reduce the staggering number of preventable deaths due to surgical error. […]
surgical robotics
Digital Surgery
Robotics to Be the Driving Force Behind J&J’s Device Unit
(MD+DI) – Johnson & Johnson is offering a preview of its surgical robotics strategy May 13th during its Medical Device Business Review Day in New York. Executives of the New Brunswick, NJ-based company announced the date during a call discussing its 4Q19 results on Wednesday. […]
Digital Surgery
Battle bots: J&J, Medtronic challenge pioneer Intuitive in surgical robot market
(S&P Global) – As the early days of robotic surgery give way to more precise control and better patient outcomes, early pioneers like Intuitive Surgical are seeing increased pressure from large companies like Johnson & Johnson and Medtronic, which have made major M&A investments to crack into the market in recent years. […]
Digital Surgery
Disruptive Technologies: 2020 Trends in Surgery for the modern OR
(SmartSurgery) – Technology has played a pivotal role in healthcare transformation. But will the confluence of digital technologies have the same disruptive impact on surgical care? What can we expect when it comes to the future of surgery? […]
Press Release
Johnson & Johnson Announces Agreement to Acquire Remaining Stake in Verb Surgical Inc.
Dedicated to shaping the next frontier of surgery, Johnson & Johnsoni (NYSE: JNJ) today announced an agreement to acquire the remaining stake in Verb Surgical Inc. following a successful strategic collaboration with Verily, an Alphabet company. […]
Digital Health
Vicarious Spices up Surgical Robotics with Virtual Reality
(MD+DI) – The Boston-based company has been granted breakthrough device designation from FDA and it has tapped former Verb Surgical CEO Scott Huennekens to be on its board. […]