CAESAREA, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mazor Robotics Ltd., the leader in innovative surgical robots and complementary
products for spine surgery, announced a purchase agreement with NSH Michigan,
Inc. The Renaissance™ system will be installed at NSH Michigan, Inc.’s
affiliate, the Lakes Surgery Center,
in West Bloomfield, Michigan. The Renaissance system was recently
launched as the new generation of Mazor Robotics Guidance Systems.
With the Renaissance system already in use at leading U.S. hospitals
specializing in spine surgery, this is the first Renaissance system installed
in an ambulatory surgery center. According to National Health Statistic
Reports, more than 300,000 people in the U.S. seek surgery annually for
relief from chronic back pain resulting from spinal disc diseases, including
herniations and protrusions. Common spine procedures such as endoscopic
discectomy are typically performed in spine surgery centers while other
procedures such as spinal fusion are usually performed in hospitals. With new
technology like the Renaissance system, more cases can be performed on an
out-patient basis with minimal recovery time. There are approximately 3,300
ambulatory surgery centers in the U.S.
“Our clinical experiences with Mazor Robotics technology,
including examination of numerous peer-reviewed studies and hands-on
demonstrations, has convinced us to add Renaissance to our surgical program,”
said Ms. Jennifer Butterfield, CEO of Lakes Surgery Center. “We believe that
Mazor Robotics Renaissance system will differentiate our facility by enabling
us to raise the level of patient care, for spinal endoscopy as well as for
other spine procedures.”
“Many of my spine surgery referrals are for spinal endoscopy
procedures,” said Kevin Lee, MD, a leading neurosurgeon and pain management /
spinal endoscopy specialist at Lakes
Surgery Center.
“Demand for minimally invasive surgery has grown dramatically in recent years,
and as technology advances we see improvement in patient outcomes. We recognize
the tremendous potential of Renaissance; it is the next step in the evolution
of incorporating state-of-the-art technology for better patient care. Mazor
Robotics technology will take these procedures to the next level by providing
a safer and more accurate way to enter the surgical site, reduce
intra-operative radiation, shorten procedure time, and reduce
complications.”
“This purchase agreement with NSH Michigan, Inc. is
strategically important for Mazor Robotics as it significantly expands our
market opportunity to include ambulatory surgery centers in the U.S.,” said Ori
Hadomi, CEO of Mazor Robotics. “We are also excited about the clinical
opportunity this represents, as many more patients will now have access to such
minimally invasive procedures.”
About Mazor Robotics
Mazor Robotics Ltd (TASE: MZOR) is dedicated to the development and marketing
of innovative surgical robots and complementary products that provide a safer
surgical environment for patients, surgeons, and OR staff. Mazor Robotics
flagship product, Renaissance™, is a state-of-the-art surgical guidance system
that enables surgeons to conduct spine surgeries in an accurate and secure
manner. Mazor Robotics systems have been successfully used in the placement of
over 15,000 implants in the USA
and Europe. Numerous peer-reviewed
publications and presentations at leading scientific conferences have validated
the accuracy, usability, and clinical advantages of Mazor Robotics technology.
For more information, visit www.mazorrobotics.com.
Posted by Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief, MDT
