Robotics and other biological technologies created a buzz on the exhibit floor

Elise Wolf, Senior Analyst, Computer-Assisted Surgery, who manages the new Robotics and Computer-Assisted Surgery modules at SmartTRAK, reports on the new technologies in CAS that were being discussed at NASS 2018.

Robotics, navigation and other enabling technologies were hot topics at the North American Spine Society’s (NASS) 33rd annual meeting, held September 25-28, 2018 in Los Angeles, CA. Manufacturers are developing a variety of computer-assisted surgery (CAS) technologies for spine surgery, including surgical planning systems, navigation systems, robotics, augmented reality (AR) technology and artificial intelligence (AI). While growth in the fusion market has slowed over the past few years due to pricing pressure, reduced procedure volumes and reimbursement non-coverage, robotic and other CAS technologies have offered means for growth. With benefits that include more precise implant placement, reduced radiation exposure, decreased invasiveness of procedures and implant pull-through for manufacturers, CAS technologies are gaining traction.
 
Robotics
Robotics was a large topic of discussion during the meeting and on the exhibit floor. Spine market leader Medtronic (MDT) believes strongly in the future of robotics for spine surgery. At the Company’s recent investor conference, MDT executives estimated that up to 35% of instrumented spine procedures will be performed using robotics in 10 years. MDT believes its recent acquisition of Mazor (announced in September) will accelerate its product development and commercialization initiatives in robotics, and positions the Company to capture additional market share in both robotics revenues and core spine through implant pull-through. MDT management noted they are seeing high single-digit implant growth in accounts with capital equipment purchases of Mazor X, and double-digit growth in accounts that pay for the robotic system through multi-year, minimum volume commitments of incremental implant purchases. At NASS, MDT introduced the Mazor X Stealth, which integrates the Mazor robot with the Company’s StealthStation S8 navigation system. MDT submitted the 510(k) for Mazor X Stealth in July 2018 and the product launch is slated for year-end...

SmartTRAK is excited to be attending SAWC Fall 2018 on November 2-4 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Susan Paquette, VP & GM Wound, BioMedGPS and Geoffrey Brown, Director Corporate Accounts, Wound Care will be there representing SmartTRAK. Please contact us if you would like to meet. 

SmartTRAK analysts provide insight into the markets for spine hardware, computer assisted spine surgery and spinal cord stimulation in a BioMedGPS-hosted panel discussion entitled “The State of the Spine Market: Implants, Robotics, and Spinal Cord Stimulation” held prior to the recent North American Spine Society (NASS) 33rd Annual Meeting in Los Angeles.  

Moderated by Don Urbanowicz, Principal Urbanowicz Consulting, the panel included SmartTRAK’s Julianne Burns, Senior Analyst Spine, and Anne Staylor, RN, MS, Managing Editor and Senior Neuro Analyst, who discussed current and emerging market trends, projected growth, market drivers and limiters, and what’s on the horizon for these markets.

Click on the video below to watch the panel discussion recorded live at BioMedGPS’s pre-NASS reception held Sept. 25, 2018, or click on the button to download the transcript.

BioMedGPS announces expanded coverage of SmartTRAK Business Intelligence in the realm of Robotic and Computer Assisted Surgery with the launch of the US Computer Assisted Surgery (CAS) – Ortho module, debuting on Monday, November 5th.

The module provides real time, up-to-date market data, including 5-year market and procedural projections, quarterly revenue tracking, competitive overviews, clinical and regulatory activities and much more.

The new module covers:

• Robotics
• Navigation and surgical planning systems
• Augmented reality technologies 
• Artificial intelligence

The SmartTRAK Robotic and Computer Assisted Surgery module will be managed by Elise Wolf, Senior Analyst, a biomedical engineer that worked at a startup out of Carnegie Mellon University on robotic technologies early in her career.

Please join Elise Wolf for an introductory webinar on SmartTRAK’s newest product:

• Computer Assisted Surgery - Ortho – Tues, Nov. 13 - Register at www.smarttrak.com/cas-ortho
  

SmartTRAK is excited to be attending ACS - the 2018 Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons - on October 21-25 in Boston, Mass. 

The SmartTRAK analyst team is expanding and we are looking for an experienced and motivated individual who would like to manage one or more of our Regenerative Medicine modules. As you know, all of our SmartTRAK analysts are former marketing, business development or competitive intelligence professionals with one of the major medical device manufacturers and, in fact, most have come to us via recommendations from our subscribers. We believe that having a person of this caliber with relevant experience and deep insight on the market is a tremendous value-add to the SmartTRAK platform.
 
We are specifically interested in a person who wants to work 15-20 hours per week with experience in one or more of the following subject areas:

SmartTRAK will be represented by Anne Staylor, Managing Editor, Business Intelligence and Senior Director, Advanced Technologies.

At CNS 2107, Anne did an interview with Dr. Ashwini Sharan, President of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, on The Future of Robotic Spine Surgery, discussing current trends in robotic spine surgery, factors affecting growth in this market and future directions for this technology. To download a transcript of this fascinating interview, please click the button below.

Growth continues for all segments during the quarter, led by top 3 players.

For Q218, according to BioMedGPS’ SmartTRAK Financial Dashboard, the US Infection Prevention - Vascular Access Adjunct Products market grew +4.3% YoY...

Among the many topics covered in detail in the comprehensive Q218 Infection Prevention Market Recap are:

Announcing the launch of the SmartTRAK Computer Assisted Surgery - Spine with a focus on surgical robotics. 

SmartTRAK’s Computer Assisted Surgery - Spine covers:

• Robotics
• Navigation and surgical planning systems
• Augmented reality technologies
• Artificial intelligence

The module provides real time, up-to-date market data, including 5-year market and procedural projections, quarterly revenue tracking, competitive overviews, clinical and regulatory activities and much more.

All segments experiencing modest growth of +4% to +5%: advanced dressings recovering, biologics slowing down, and single-use boosting NPWT.

For Q218, according to BioMedGPS’ SmartTRAK Financial Dashboard, WW Advanced Wound Care (AWC) revenues for Advanced Dressings, External Devices and Biologics grew +4.7% compared to Q217.

Among the many topics covered in detail in the comprehensive Q218 Advanced Wound Care Market Recap are: