iotaMotion’s iotaSOFT Insertion System
iotaMotion’s iotaSOFT Insertion System [Photo courtesy of iotaMotion]
Category: Health, Medical and Biotech
Subcategory: Operating Room Integration
From the winners: “The iotaSOFT Insertion System is the world’s first robotic-assisted insertion technology aiding surgeons in controlling the insertion of a cochlear implant electrode array. iotaSOFT provides speed control beyond human capability, with speeds as low as 0.1 mm/s resulting in reduced insertion force variation and max insertion forces in the cochlea.”
“Cochlear implants first were invented about 40 years ago and were primarily used for profoundly deaf patients. Over time, evidence has shown that a cochlear implant is not a last resort, but rather an option even for those with residual hearing. In the industry, surgeons are doing everything within their power to preserve residual hearing due to the benefits shown, but there has been difficulty controlling variables. The invention of iotaSOFT stems from the knowledge that controlling the speed of insertion and subsequent forces is an important variable. This invention is the first system to address this challenge.”
“As the only robotic-assisted device commercially available in the United States within the cochlear implant industry, iotaSOFT Insertion System is enabling unprecedented control and stabilization during an electrode array insertion. As more patients are benefitting from the life-changing technology of a cochlear implant, iotaSOFT provides consistency and standardization during the insertion of the cochlear implant electrode. Of interest to both surgeons and patients, iotaSOFT is an enabling technology that delivers even greater confidence in the outcomes of the surgery.”
