Mako Surgical (MAKO -4.1%) falls after competitor Blue Belt Technologies received clearance from the FDA to market its NavioPFS orthopedic surgical system for partial knee replacement.
Yes. Orthosensor and Mako are partners. Same guy (C. Dewey) on the BOD of both and Roche (orthosensor founder) was a big part of helping MAKO steer thru the Z-Kat days. Roche sees a unique synergy for his smart sensors and robotics:
"But rather than presenting an alternative to robotics, Roche believes that robots and intelligent instrumentation complement each other nicely and that sensors can actually help advance robotic platforms in orthopedics. “Today, we can align the joints and implants, and cut the bone with sub-millimeter precision robotically,” he goes on. Orthosensor’s technology “will enable dynamic feedback to the intelligent cutting tools, based on the compartment loads and ligament tension. By integrating alignment, precision cutting and dynamic soft tissue feedback, we can close the loop for highly accurate, reproducible surgical outcomes."
- In Vivo, The Business & Medicine Report.
