Excelsius GPSTM: Globus Medical Receives 510(k) Clearance for Robotic Surgery Platform
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Globus Medical announced early today that the Excelsius GPSTM surgical platform has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as reported by a press release dated August 17, 2017.
Globus Medical, which describes itself as a musculoskeletal implant manufacturer, acquired the robotics developer Excelsius Surgical and its robotic guidance device Excelsius GPSTM three years ago according to press releases. The Excelsius GPSTM platform is said to function as a robot-assisted surgery guidance system “designed to minimize radiation exposure, streamline workflow, and reproducibly assist in implant placement,” according to the press release. Globus Medical further describes the platform as being compatible for use with pre-operative CT, intra-operative CT, and fluoroscopic imaging modalities.
The FDA’s decision is stated to allow the platform for use within minimally invasive and open orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures, including screw placement applications in spine and orthopedic surgery. This announcement also follows Globus Medical’s earlier news release announcing that the Excelsius GBSTM system received CE mark approval in the European Union.
Norbert Johnson, Vice President of Robotics, Imaging, & Navigation at Globus Medical, views these results as an example of Globus Medical’s developmental capabilities:
We believe the Excelsius GPS™ System will advance patient care and provide tangible benefits for surgeons and hospitals in terms of time, accuracy and reduced radiation exposure through the application of robotic and navigation technology in spine and orthopedic surgery.
The Excelsius GPSTM received FDA 510(k) clearance after Globus Medical re-filed its 510(k) bid following an FDA decision that Globus Medical’s initial bid had not “sufficiently addressed the FDA’s questions,” according to Mass Device.
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Albert Sueiras
Albert Sueiras is an associate in the Orange County office. Mr. Sueiras received his bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, cum laude, from the University of Miami and also received his master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, cum laude, from the University of Florida. He received his J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he was a member of Phi Delta Phi.
During law school, Mr. Sueiras externed at the United States Patent and Trademark Office within Art Unit 3733, focusing on patent examination of orthopedic surgical instrumentation. Mr. Sueiras also participated in a patent prosecution externship at Banyan Biomarkers, Inc. in Alachua, Florida, a firm specializing in the discovery of biomarkers for traumatic brain injury and neurotoxicity.
Mr. Sueiras worked as a summer associate at the firm in 2015 and joined the firm in 2016.
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