Medtronic and Siemens Healthineers Forge Global Partnership to Advance the AiBLE Spine Ecosystem with Multitom Rax Integration

Sep 25, 2024 22:15 CST Updated 22:15

Medtronic

Medical Device Manufacturer

At the 39th North American Spine Society (NASS) meeting, Medtronic announced a global partnership with Siemens.The two companies will jointly launch the Multitom Rax imaging system and integrate Multitom Rax into Medtronic'sAiBLESpinal Surgery Ecosystem.

AndThe two companies also plan to collaborate in technology development, marketing, and commercial activities to advance clinical outcomes. The ultimate goal is to achieve a commercial and clinical synergy where 1+1>2.

Executive Evaluation

"Collaborating with Siemens advances our commitment to reducing variability and improving outcomes for spine patients. We are excited to partner with a leader in the imaging industry, leveraging the depth of imaging expertise, commercial footprint, and a shared dedication to data science to advance our AiBLE strategy and jointly pursue better patient outcomes."

---Skip Kiil MedtronicMedtronic Cranial and Spinal TechnologiesPresident of the company

"We are delighted to partner with Medtronic to bring our solutions to spine centers, allowing spine surgeons and neurosurgeons to achieve greater precision in the operating room."Multitom Rax provides geometrically accurate images that enable precise measurement of the patient's vertebrae.Specifically optimized for spinal imaging, it not only helps accelerate diagnosis and treatment planning but also aids in surgical execution and postoperative control.”

---Verena Schoen, Executive Vice President of Siemens X-ray Products

Medtronic is currently the undisputed leader in the global spinal field, with innovative products such as Mazor, O-arm, and UNiD serving as benchmarks in the spinal industry. To provide better treatment for patients, Medtronic has organically integrated its spinal products to create a unique global spinal ecosystem.AiBLE。AiBLEThe advent of intelligent technology ushers the spine into a new digital era, enabling precision spinal surgeries with fully integrated procedural workflows and comprehensive information.

DespiteAiBLEIt looks very perfect, but it still has shortcomings. That is, Medtronic lacks its own imaging technology and can only rely on imaging data provided by equipment from imaging companies like GPS. This makesAiBLEUnableTo achieve the best results.

This time, joining hands with "Imaging Leader" Siemens makes up forAiBLEShortcomings, which can enableAiBLETo achieve the maximum clinical effect. Of course, Siemens is currently onlyMultitomRax Integrated intoAiBLEIn China, as Medtronic and Siemens achieve mutual benefits in their cooperation, more Siemens imaging equipment will be integrated intoAiBLE, looking forward to a perfectSpinal Surgery Ecosystem.

Multitom Rax

Dual Suspension Intelligent Robot Multitom RaxProvides a unique combination of imaging technologies that can be used for musculoskeletal disorders, including spinal patients.

Multitom Rax utilizes robotic arm technology to achieve X-ray scanning in any position. It is the first in the industry to introduce standing 3D imaging technology, enabling breakthrough stress-position tomography. For areas such as the lumbar spine and joints that bear significant weight while standing, it can more accurately identify the source of ailments, also providing a new perspective for academic development.

With standing, weight-bearing imaging, cone-beam CT, and supine X-ray functions,Multitom Rax will support Medtronic's commitment to raising the standard of care throughout the entire care process.。

AiBLE

AiBLEMedtronic’s Fully Created Intelligent Spinal Surgery Ecosystem Integrates Innovative Navigation, Surgical Robots, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, Imaging, Software, and Implants to Achieve Synergistic Benefits Among Devices, Delivering a 1+1>2 Effect. This Makes the Spinal Surgery Process More Efficient and Safer While Providing Patients with More Minimally Invasive and Precise Surgical Solutions.

Medtronic Updates at the ConferenceAiBLEEcosystem, introducing innovative software, hardware, and imaging:

O-arm 4.3 Software Introduces Advanced Navigation Volume, Dose Reduction, and Enhanced Image Confirmation Features. This Provides the Industry’s Longest 3D Scan Length for Cone Beam CT Images, Allowing Surgeons to Capture Additional Spinal Levels in a Single Scan and Streamline Their Workflow.
UNiD Adaptive Spine Intelligence (ASI) is an integrated service and software platform by Medtronic that utilizes artificial intelligence and predictive models to assist surgeons in delivering patient-specific surgical plans and implants. It now includes MRI Vision, which integrates with Smart Soft Healthcare’s CoLumbo into the UNiD workflow. This new tool uses computer vision technology to automatically analyze lumbar MRIs for segmentation, labeling, and measurement of key aspects related to common pathologies. Supported by over 28,000 patient surgeries, UNiD continues to grow globally.
Upgrade MAzor Software (Version 5.1)It is the first and only spinal robot that integrates artificial intelligence, bone cutting, and graft delivery. Mazor can perform comprehensive preoperative and intraoperative planning, not limited to screw placement but also including the complete structural design of screws, rods, discs, and bone resection. The 5.1 software introduces Maximum Intensity Projection (MIP) to support improved image quality.
The new implant innovations of the ModuLeX Spinal System offer more visualization of the surgical area while allowing for surgical flexibility, creating optimized structures for patients.

Medtronic

Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology, boldly addressing some of the most challenging health problems facing humanity by finding solutions. Our mission—to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—unites a global team of more than 95,000 passionate individuals from over 150 countries.