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Levita Magnetics MARS surgical robot receives expanded FDA clearance
- Levita Magnetics has received expanded FDA 510(k) clearance for its MARS (magnetic-assisted robotic surgery) system, specifically in bariatric and hiatal hernia repair.
- The clearance allows for the use of the Magnetic Surgical System (MSS) combined with MARS, offering a less invasive solution for simultaneous treatment of hiatal hernias during bariatric surgery.
- The MARS system incorporates Dynamic Magnetic Positioning technology, enabling improved visibility and access during hiatal hernia repairs by retracting the liver.
- Levita Magnetics also obtained FDA clearance for its new 12.5 mm magnetic grasper, enhancing visualization and control in patients with high BMI and difficult-to-retract livers.
- MARS utilizes magnetic forces for organ repositioning internally, reducing incisions and providing enhanced control during laparoscopic procedures.
- The system is designed to be compact, fitting into existing operating rooms, and builds on the success of Levita's Magnetic Surgical System.
- Levita Magnetics previously won a 2025 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award for a dual-robot surgery combining the MARS platform with Intuitive Surgical's Da Vinci SP robot.
- The collaboration enabled precise tissue retraction, increased visualization, and nerve preservation during a complex urological surgery.
- The Da Vinci SP robot creates an incision for surgical access, while the MARS system enhances access and visualization within the body.
- Levita's commitment to expanding access to better surgery was emphasized by Dr. Alberto Rodriguez-Navarro, the company's founder and CEO.
- The innovative technology of MARS offers a more effective and less invasive option for abdominal surgeries.
- Levita aims to empower surgeons with increased control of surgical instruments through its magnetic-assisted robotic surgery system.
- The post was originally published on MassDevice and discusses the advancements in Levita Magnetics' MARS surgical robot system receiving expanded FDA clearance.
- The Robot Report covered the news regarding the FDA clearance of Levita Magnetics' MARS surgical robot.
- Levita Magnetics continues to push boundaries in surgical robotics with its magnetic technology-led advancements.
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