09.18.14
DePuy Synthes’ Sigma HP partial knee system now will be supported on Blue Belt Technology’s Navio Surgical System. The agreement with DePuy Synthes is the sixth implant system supported on Navio’s open platform software.
Minneapolis, Minn.-based Blue Belt specializes in robotic solutions for orthopedic surgery.
“In continuing with our strategy of maintaining an open platform for implants, we are pleased to support and offer DePuy Synthes’ Sigma HP partial knee system on our Navio system,” said Eric Timko, president and CEO of Blue Belt Technologies. “We understand and value that orthopedic surgeons have long standing relationships with implant companies that they wish to maintain. This agreement with DePuy Synthes will expand our reach with Navio and provide a powerful solution to those customers that want a robotic-assisted Sigma HP partial knee for their patients.”
Navio provides robotic-assistance for partial knee replacement procedures through proprietary computed tomography-free navigation software and a unique hand-held, computer-controlled bone shaping tool. According to the brass at Blue Belt, the Navio system brings a “high degree of implant placement accuracy along with soft-tissue balancing benefits.”
Blue Belt is developing “smart” surgical instruments for initial use in orthopedic procedures and then for other surgical specialties including neurosurgery, spinal and otolaryngology.
Minneapolis, Minn.-based Blue Belt specializes in robotic solutions for orthopedic surgery.
“In continuing with our strategy of maintaining an open platform for implants, we are pleased to support and offer DePuy Synthes’ Sigma HP partial knee system on our Navio system,” said Eric Timko, president and CEO of Blue Belt Technologies. “We understand and value that orthopedic surgeons have long standing relationships with implant companies that they wish to maintain. This agreement with DePuy Synthes will expand our reach with Navio and provide a powerful solution to those customers that want a robotic-assisted Sigma HP partial knee for their patients.”
Navio provides robotic-assistance for partial knee replacement procedures through proprietary computed tomography-free navigation software and a unique hand-held, computer-controlled bone shaping tool. According to the brass at Blue Belt, the Navio system brings a “high degree of implant placement accuracy along with soft-tissue balancing benefits.”
Blue Belt is developing “smart” surgical instruments for initial use in orthopedic procedures and then for other surgical specialties including neurosurgery, spinal and otolaryngology.