Medtronic Unveils Mazor X Stealth™ Edition Robotic Guidance System at China International Import Expo

Shanghai, November 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Medtronic's newMazor X Stealth™ EditionSpinal Surgery Localization and Navigation SystemMade a stunning debut at the 3rd China International Import Expo (hereinafter referred to as the “CIIE”), marking the Mazor X Stealth™Edition’s debut public exhibition in China. As the culmination of Medtronic’s spinal surgical robotics and surgical navigation technologies, Mazor X Stealth™Edition is a comprehensive robotic system for spine surgery that integrates preoperative planning, robotic arm positioning, and intraoperative real-time navigation. It will lead spinal surgery toward predictability, precision, and visualization, setting a new standard for orthopedic robotic platforms in China. Mazor X Stealth™The Edition has entered the registration process and is expected to be launched in China next year, which will help upgrade the concept of intelligent spinal surgery and comprehensively improve clinical diagnosis and treatment standards.

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Accelerate the Introduction of Leading Therapies to Establish Industry Standards

Spinal surgery is a deep-body procedure. Given the complex internal anatomy of the spine and the dense network of critical nerves and blood vessels surrounding it, high operational precision is required. Furthermore, spinal procedures involve diverse surgical techniques, complex workflows, and varied operational demands. Currently, in China, spinal surgery relies heavily on the surgeon’s clinical experience. As a spinal surgical robot platform equipped with Medtronic’s advanced navigation technology, Mazor X Stealth™Edition will completely transform traditional spinal surgery that relies on experience and tactile feedback. Integrating Medtronic’s advanced algorithms, software, robotic arm, navigation technology, and surgical tools, Mazor X Stealth™The Edition provides spine surgeons with end-to-end support encompassing preoperative planning and simulation, precise surgical approach guidance, and real-time visualization. It supports a variety of spinal surgical procedures, including conventional open surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and complex scoliosis correction, helping surgeons achieve more precise, safe, and efficient outcomes while redefining industry standards with leading-edge technology.

Mazor X Stealth(TM) Edition Spinal Surgical Positioning and Navigation System

Predictability-- With powerful preoperative software, physicians can formulate and simulate surgical plans in advance based on the patient’s anatomical characteristics, facilitating preoperative case discussions and further reducing surgical risks;

Precision-- Via Mazor X Stealth™The Edition’s proprietary anatomical structure recognition and image registration algorithms, combined with Mazor X Stealth™Edition’s self-developed, surveying-grade medical robotic arm meets the surgical goals of “high precision and accuracy,” precisely executing surgical plans while reducing postoperative bleeding and pain, thereby shortening patients’ hospital stays.

Visualization -- Mazor X Stealth™ The Edition integrates Medtronic’s world-leading intraoperative navigation technology, seamlessly combining robotic arms with surgical implant navigation to provide highly visualized intraoperative feedback, ensuring precise and safe surgical execution.

Professor Qiu Yong, Director of the Department of Orthopedics at Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Member of the French National Academy of Surgery, and Doctoral Supervisor at Nanjing University, stated, “Visualization, precision, and minimally invasive techniques represent the direction of development in spinal surgery. Currently, existing clinical technologies have yet to fully address the risks faced by patients undergoing spinal surgery, particularly the risk of nerve injury. Therefore, it is necessary to introduce a series of new technologies to enhance the accuracy of screw placement under minimally invasive spinal surgical conditions. Mazor X Stealth™"The Edition robotic system can design personalized surgical plans for specific patients and precisely implement the surgical plan through robotic arms, greatly improving surgical efficiency and safety."

Empowering Local Innovation, Driving Industry Development

In the fields of spine and neurosurgery, Medtronic possesses globally leading technologies and a comprehensive product portfolio, having introduced more than 20 internationally advanced products and technologies over the past five years. This time, Mazor X Stealth™The introduction of the Edition also marks another upgrade to Medtronic’s product portfolio in this field. Centered on spinal surgery, Medtronic’s products will also include the O-arm^™O2 O-Arm Intraoperative Imaging System, Stealth Station™Devices and instruments, including the Spinal Surgery Navigation System, the Midas Rex Surgical Drill System, and the industry-renowned Medtronic Spinal Fixation Implant System, feature exceptional compatibility and fit. By breaking down product boundaries, they form a comprehensive intelligent surgical ecosystem that assists surgeons in performing various spinal procedures with precision, efficiency, and safety, thereby maximizing patient benefits.

Based on a deep understanding of China’s clinical needs, in Mazor X Stealth™Following the official introduction of the Edition to China, Medtronic will collaborate with ecosystem partners to jointly develop a localized version of the Mazor X Stealth.™Edition. In the fields of spinal implants, robotics, and spinal navigation systems, Medtronic will collaborate with top-tier hospitals in China and universities such as Shanghai Jiao Tong University to develop products better tailored to Chinese customers and aligned with market demands in China. By integrating the industry-academia-research-clinical practice supply chain, this initiative will not only facilitate the localization of innovative products but also drive comprehensive upgrades across the entire value chain, from research and development and manufacturing to service delivery.

“We have a deep understanding of the needs of Chinese patients and physicians, and we always prioritize patient well-being. While accelerating the introduction of advanced products, we will further integrate local innovation resources to tailor localized products and solutions for the Chinese market, facilitating the upgrade of the entire industry chain from R&D and manufacturing to services, so as to provide Chinese patients with more accessible, high-quality medical care.”Ms. Yu Jing, Vice President and General Manager of Medtronic China’s Orthopedics and Neurosurgery Groupstated: “The China International Import Expo (CIIE) is a globally renowned platform, and we are highly eager to leverage this window of the CIIE to showcase Mazor X Stealth™Edition, such industry-leading products are made known to more people, thereby promoting the rapid adoption and widespread acceptance of innovative therapies.”

At this year’s China International Import Expo (CIIE), Medtronic, under the theme “Co-Promoting a Healthy Future,” showcased more than 70 cutting-edge medical technologies, nearly one-third of which were innovative solutions making their debut in China.Mr. Gu Yushao, Senior Vice President of Medtronic Worldwide and President of Greater Chinastated: “In recent years, we have been greatly encouraged by China’s further measures to expand openness and its long-term, sustained, and systematic efforts to improve healthcare accessibility. We are confident in the long-term market prospects of China’s healthcare industry. With over thirty years of deep commitment to China, we look forward to leveraging the China International Import Expo as an opportunity to collaborate with partners across all sectors, exploring the potential of medical technology to shape a healthier future. We will continue to root ourselves in China, accelerate the introduction of global innovative therapies, strengthen local innovation and production, and bring more medical technology achievements to benefit the Chinese market. Our goal is to enhance future healthcare service capabilities, helping patients alleviate suffering, restore health, and extend life.”