Globus Medical (NYSE:GMED) has announced the launch of its ExcelsiusHub navigation system, aimed at supporting robotic surgical procedures. This new technology is a part of the Audubon, Pennsylvania-based company’s array of Excelsius solutions, engineered to advance the standards of freehand navigation by providing surgeons with real-time visualization for instrument positioning. This innovation aids in minimizing dependency on X-ray imagery during spine operations, enabling precise placement of screws and implants. Furthermore, the company asserts that it might offer a reduction in operating room radiation when compared to traditional fluoroscopy.
One of the largest global orthopedic device manufacturers, Globus Medical highlights the benefits of ExcelsiusHub over alternative navigation systems, emphasizing its enhanced safety and consistent performance in spinal navigation. The system features real-time monitoring of patient arrays, drills that preserve surrounding tissues, and adaptable registration options.
According to the company, ExcelsiusHub combines navigational precision with safety-enhancing elements, inclusive of array shift tracking and the DuraPro oscillating system’s navigation. The system boasts imaging adaptability with three distinct workflow options. These include automated registration with Excelsius3D, the merging of CT and fluoroscopy for preoperative implant planning, as well as rapid intraoperative re-registration and 2D navigation.
Moreover, this platform leverages Globus’ comprehensive instruments and implants range, offering an all-encompassing solution from cervical spine procedures to those targeting the sacrum.
“The launch broadens the potential and outreach of our Excelsius suite,” stated Dan Scavilla, president and CEO of Globus Medical. “We now possess a technological platform accommodating the diverse needs of surgeons and hospitals, with designs and configurations fitting both hospital settings and ASC environments. We anticipate continued customer support with technology engineered for minimally invasive procedures and possibly reduced radiation exposure.”