Johnson & Johnson Launches DUALTO: First Dual-Configuration Surgical Energy Platform Integrating Ultrasonic and Electrosurgical Technologies

Mar 26, 2025 11:00 CST Updated 11:00

Johnson & Johnson

Medical Device R&D and Manufacturer

Johnson & Johnson Announces Launch of New Energy Platform---DUALTO(Already approved by the FDA for marketing).DUALTOMultiple forms of energyIntegrated into a single platform, it can be applied to both open surgery and minimally invasive surgery. It can be paired with service solutions to ensure equipment uptime and is designed for integration with Polyphonic Fleet device management.Software applications work together. AdditionallyDUALTOIt is also compatible with the public OTTAVA surgical robot.

Expert Evaluation

"The user-friendly touch screen of this energy platform simplifies the setup process, allowing the team to configure according to my preferences and specific surgical procedures. Its design not only reduces preparation time and saves operating room space but also simplifies troubleshooting through on-screen prompts, ultimately enhancing our surgical energy workflow."

---Maie St. John Department of Head and Neck Surgery in Los Angeles

Executive Evaluation

"DUALTO represents a significant breakthrough in human-centered design, simplifying surgical energy operations and enhancing operating room efficiency through fully connected solutions. As a trusted partner in the surgical field for over a century, we are leveraging clinical insights to develop technologies that better meet the needs of surgeons and their teams. DUALTO will create a more flexible and digitally interconnected operating room ecosystem, leading the way in future surgical care."

---Hani Abouhalka Chairman of Johnson & Johnson Medical Technology Surgery Group

"Johnson & Johnson's Polyphonic ecosystem will create a new experience across our medical device, robotics, and software portfolio. DUALTO combines advanced energy technology with the Polyphonic Fleet ecosystem to provide remote support. We are committed to empowering healthcare teams to build a more connected operating room environment."

---Shan Jegatheeswaran Johnson & Johnson Medical TechnologiesVice President of Digitalization

More than tens of millions of surgical procedures worldwide require the use ofSurgical energy devices, with over5 million units. However, there are currently many types of energy-based surgical instruments, including monopolar, bipolar, ultrasonic, plasma, advanced bipolar, and more. These instruments often require different energy platforms for operation, and no single company has effectively integrated them. Previously, Medtronic's Valleylab FX8 effectively...Monopolar, bipolar, and advanced bipolar are integrated into a classic electrosurgical energy platform.

Although Johnson & Johnson previously alsoMonopolar, bipolar, and advanced bipolar have been integrated, but ultrasound has always existed separately. This fragmented approach has prevented Johnson & Johnson from fully leveraging the advantages of various technologies. With the emergence of the new energy platform, Johnson & Johnson can now utilize its ultrasound technology strengths to...Monopolar, bipolar, and advanced bipolar can also enter hospitals smoothly. This not only achieves technical integration but also reduces sales costs.

DUALTO

DUALTOIt is the first and only surgical energy platform that supports dual configuration, allowing two surgeons to activate synchronized energy through a single device during complex surgeries. This advanced energy platform integrates monopolar, bipolar, ultrasonic, and advanced bipolar instruments (including HARMONIC and ENSEAL). With its modular design and flexible architecture, it reduces the footprint by nearly half (46%) compared to standalone generators.

DUALTOExceptIn addition to simple physical fusion, it also enriches the energy platform with new technologies.

Adaptive Technology Empowers Precise Energy Output

DUALTO features proprietary adaptive tissue technology, enhancing the performance of HARMONIC and ENSEAL advanced energy devices.Adaptive tissue technology intelligently responds to changes in tissue state, adjusts energy output to optimize temperature management, and achieves more precise energy control through tone changes and user signals. When driven by DUALTO, the efficiency of HARMONIC 700 and HARMONIC FOCUS+ instruments significantly improves, with cutting speeds for thick tissues increasing by up to 18% and 25%, respectively.

Humanized Design Simplifies Surgical Energy Management

A streamlined operating room setup helps reduce stress levels for surgical teams. DUALTO focuses on usability as its core design concept: an intuitive touchscreen interface provides guided setup and troubleshooting, clear audiovisual cues enable real-time feedback, effectively optimizing OR workflows.DUALTO supports storing personalized solutions for different operators and procedures, accelerating preoperative preparation through customized energy settings.

Polyphonic Fleet: Connecting Ecosystems to Optimize Operating Room Workflow

DUALTO works seamlessly with Polyphonic Fleet software, an easy-to-use program that assists hospitals in managing large equipment. Polyphonic Fleet can remotely monitor DUALTO's software updates and maintenance needs, providing remote guidance to help biomedical managers ensure the system remains up-to-date without affecting the surgical schedule.

Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson has always been committed to addressing the most complex health challenges globally. For a century, we have advanced surgical care through innovative products such as wound closure, hemostatic assistance, surgical stapling devices, robotics, and digital solutions. Collaborating with clinical experts worldwide, we continuously revolutionize surgical techniques to better meet patient needs in metabolic diseases, cardiovascular conditions, oncology, and reconstructive surgery.