The system brings surgical planning, real-time navigation, and robotic capabilities together in a single platform designed for spine procedures
Medtronic has received US Food and Drug Administration clearance for the Stealth AXiS surgical system, a next-generation platform that brings planning, navigation, and robotics together into a single system for spine surgery.
The Stealth AXiS system is cleared for spine procedures in the United States, with an underlying architecture designed to support future cranial and ENT applications pending 510(k) clearance. It is designed for use across hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers without relying on multiple standalone technologies.
“One of the biggest challenges in spine surgery has been understanding and responding to how the spine moves during a procedure. The Stealth AXiS system gives surgeons real-time visibility into that motion, helping us more consistently achieve our surgical plan without interrupting workflow,” says Ronald A. Lehman, Jr, MD, tenured professor of orthopedic surgery (neurological Ssurgery) at Columbia University, division chief of spine surgery, and spine medical director at The Spine Hospital at NewYork-Presbyterian/The Allen Hospital, and a paid consultant to Medtronic, in a release.
Medtronic says a key feature of the Stealth AXiS system is LiveAlign segmental tracking, allowing surgeons to visualize anatomic motion, surgical adjustments, and patient alignment in real time during spine surgery, without the need for repeated imaging. This capability is designed to reduce reliance on manual steps and workflow disruption.
The Stealth AXiS system also enables a more intuitive and seamless flow of information across the surgical continuum, natively integrating planning, navigation, and execution within a single platform.
“Spine surgery is complex, and variability remains a real challenge,” says Michael Carter, senior vice president and president of Medtronic cranial and spinal technologies, in a release. “The Stealth AXiS system is designed to make advanced technology more usable and clinically meaningful, helping surgeons deliver more predictable, personalized care while laying the foundation for continued innovation.”
Photo caption: Stealth AXiS surgical system
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