Medtronic Launches UNiD ePRO: A Smart Data Collection System Designed Specifically for Spine Surgery

Recently, Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) announced the launch of UNiD ePRO service in the U.S. market.This is an intelligent data collection technology specifically designed for spinal surgeries, aimed at providing electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) to help surgeons collect and analyze patient treatment outcomes more effectively.

Medtronic has developed this service in collaboration with OBERD, hoping to alleviate the workload of clinical staff and patients.UNiD ePRO Service Can Interconnect with Hospitals' Existing Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems, Integrate with the UNiD ASI Platform, and Utilize the OBERD Platform to Enhance Data Collection Efficiency Before and After Surgery.Medtronic states that the UNiD ePRO service helps patients recover faster and may reduce hospital stays.

UNiD™ ePRO Service Aims to Improve Patient Experience from Admission to Recovery, Potentially Enabling Faster Recovery and Earlier Discharge by Minimizing Post-Surgical Stress on the Body.UNiD ePRO Enhances Patient Experience Through Multiple Engagement Methods and Provides Customized Educational Materials and Resources to Patients Throughout the Care Process.Studies show that the key to strengthening recovery through patient education before and after surgery can positively impact hospital stays, readmissions, and complication rates.For example, in colorectal cancer surgery, complications were shown to be reduced by 30-50%, and hospital stays were shortened by 3 days.

In addition, objective data collected through smartphones and wearable devices supplement subjective patient-reported survey scores. Key wearable device metrics, such as daily step counts and heart rate variability,Research insights on postoperative recovery trajectories have been generated and can be accessed through OBERD.

Sean Haag, Vice President of Intelligent Data Solutions at Medtronic's Cranial and Spinal Technologies division, stated: "The UNiD™ ePRO service demonstrates Medtronic's steadfast commitment to improving patient care throughout the perioperative process. Within the AiBLE™ ecosystem, we are introducing smarter connected technologies to enhance patient care across the entire continuum of care. UNiD™ ePRO is a valuable tool that will centrally collect PROs, complement radiological outcomes on the UNiD™ Hub, streamline clinic workflows, and ultimately allow surgeons and healthcare providers to focus maximally on patient care and treatment."

"After completing more than 20,000 cases on the UNiD ASI platform, the new UNiD ePRO solution further solidifies our position as a data-focused spinal healthcare company dedicated to improving the predictability of treatments and the final outcomes for patients," Haag added.

# About OBERD

OBERD (Outcome-Based Electronic Research Database) is a company focused onPatient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) and Clinical Data CollectionA medical technology company. Its platform aims to help healthcare providers and research institutions collect, analyze, and utilize patient feedback and objective clinical data electronically, thereby improving the quality of patient care, optimizing practice management, and enhancing the effectiveness of research and clinical decision-making.

OBERD's solutions are typically integrated into existing Practice Management (PM) and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems to enable more efficient data collection and processing, reduce repetitive tasks, and provide real-time, automated form adjustments to enhance the patient experience and the accuracy of the information collected.

#About Medtronic

Medtronic is a global leading medical technology company, founded in 1949, with its headquarters located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. The company mainly focuses on providing lifelong treatment, diagnosis, and monitoring solutions for patients with chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, neurology, diabetes, and spinal disorders.

On February 20, 2024, Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) announced its third-quarter financial report for the fiscal year 2024 ended January 26, which showedThe company's quarterly revenue was $8.1 billion (approximately 58.2 billion RMB), a year-on-year increase of 4.7%; the quarterly net profit was $1.34 billion, a year-on-year increase of 8.8%.(Click the image to jump to Medtronic's latest financial report)

Orthopedic Communication Community

Stryker｜Johnson & Johnson|Zimmer Biomet｜Medtronic | Smith+Nephew｜Enovis｜NuVasive | Globus Medical｜Orthofix｜CONMED

Chunli Medical｜Sanyou Medical｜WEGO Orthopaedics｜Dabo Medical | Kailite Medical｜Aujing Medical｜Haohai Bio-Tech｜AK Medical