Johnson & Johnson MedTech and Tinavi Launch Innovative Viper Prime™ Tianji Robotic Spine Surgery Solution in China

Shanghai, January 19, 2022 /PR Newswire/ -- Recently, a new Viper Prime jointly developed by Johnson & Johnson Medical and TINAVI, a leading company in China's orthopedic surgical robot industry, has been launched.（TM）TINAVI Spine Robot Surgery Integration Solution Officially Launched and Put into Use. This innovative product successfully incorporates Johnson & Johnson's globally advanced minimally invasive internal fixation system, Viper Prime, from its orthopedic spine business.（TM）Integrated with TINAVI's TiRobot surgery robot, it will provide clinical doctors with more efficient and intelligent services by leveraging professional advantages such as full-process visibility, one-step screw placement, and high efficiency, benefiting more spinal patients.

New Viper Prime(TM) TINAVI Spine Robotic Surgery Integration Solution

"Against the backdrop of technology-driven healthcare development, digital surgery solutions represented by robots will become an important trend in the future of orthopedics. The new Viper Prime（TM）"The successful launch not only marks a new breakthrough in the strategic R&D collaboration between Johnson & Johnson Medical and local innovative enterprises, but also represents another significant milestone in Johnson & Johnson Medical’s journey towards comprehensive digital innovation transformation." Said Chen Min, General Manager of the Orthopedics Division at Johnson & Johnson Medical, "In the future, we will continue to promote and support the development of digital orthopedic procedures, providing better solutions for clinical practices and patients through innovative medical technology. At the same time, we will actively explore cooperation models with local innovative enterprises to better serve the vast number of Chinese orthopedic patients."

As the first innovative solution developed through localized cooperation by Johnson & Johnson Medical, the "Implant System + Digital Robotics" Viper Prime（TM）TINAVI's spinal robot optical tracking system can monitor patient micro-movements in real time. Combined with the more precise positioning and stable execution of the robotic arm, it assists doctors in achieving more accurate screw placement. Additionally, its visual navigation allows for full tracking of implants, reducing radiation exposure and the associated risks for doctors.

Johnson & Johnson Medical's Minimally Invasive Internal Fixation System Viper Prime(TM)

The successful launch of this innovative product marks a breakthrough milestone achieved since the collaboration between Johnson & Johnson Medical and TINAVI. In October 2019, the two parties formally signed a commercial and R&D cooperation agreement, aiming to fully integrate Johnson & Johnson Medical's expertise and resource advantages in the field of orthopedic innovation technology R&D with TINAVI's comprehensive capabilities in the R&D of intelligent orthopedic surgical robots. This accelerates the integration of digital technology with medical solutions, further promoting the high-quality development of the orthopedic surgery industry through smarter and more precise surgical solutions.

Since entering China in 1994, Johnson & Johnson Medical has been committed to helping patients regain health through continuous innovation and breakthroughs while leading and promoting the development of the healthcare industry. In the future, Johnson & Johnson Medical will continue to focus on clinical needs, with innovation as the core driver, accelerate the introduction of cutting-edge global technologies, and deepen localized cooperation. It is dedicated to providing more efficient and precise medical solutions for doctors and patients across China, contributing to the construction of a Healthy China.