An Intelligent Surgical Instrument Aids Surgery

A new surgical instrument for open and endoscopic surgery offers computer-assisted,power-actuated support for cutting, stapling, and tissue manipulation in a variety of procedures in open and minimally invasive surgery.

The i60 Intelligent Surgical Instrument is intended for use in gastrointestinal, gynecological, abdominal, and thoracic surgical procedures for resection, transection, creation of anastomoses, and open occlusion of the heart's left atrial appendage. The surgical instrument is controlled by drive motors, motor control circuits, and clinician-feedback technology that have been miniaturized and integrated into the handpiece. The hand held surgical device is operated with digital controls located in the handle, and does not require a power console or a flexible connection shaft to work. At the push of a button, the i60 places four rows of titanium staples in tissue while simultaneously cutting between them.

The i60 also offers articulation capabilities that enable it to mimic the articulation of the human wrist, enabling surgeons to access difficult to reach anatomy, and allowing for more flexible manipulation, enhanced dexterity and increased ease of use. The i60 Intelligent Surgical Instrument is a product of Power Medical Interventions (PMI, Langhorne, PA, USA), and has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

"The i60 is the first of PMI's next generation of intelligent surgical instruments. PMI is pioneering this exciting new technology platform for use in both open and laparoscopic surgery,” said Michael Whitman, founder, president and CEO of PMI. "The i60 and its derivatives are also being developed for the emerging field of Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES).”


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