FREMONT, Calif. -- Curexo Technology Corporation made history on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 when its next-generation ROBODOC® Surgical System assisted Dr. William Bargar as he performed the first commercial hip replacement surgery on Warren Roberts of Davis, CA . Mr. Roberts had his left hip replacement using this robotic device in 1995 as a part of an FDA study. This recent surgery performed at Sutter General in Sacramento was for Mr. Robert's right hip.
Although Roberts first hip replacement was performed 15 years ago, his left hip is still working well, demonstrating the longevity of the surgical procedure and implant. "It was like being born again," said 68-year-old Roberts of the first ROBODOC® surgery. "The years of pain fell away. From day one of the surgery I was feeling great." Mr. Roberts waited months to have his other hip done on ROBODOC.
When using the ROBODOC® Surgical System, the surgeon first plans the surgery on a computer workstation, called ORTHODOC®, using 3D data from a CT scan of the patient. An exclusive open architecture enables the use of implants from almost any manufacturer. The surgeon then plans the optimal implant location and orientation. This "virtual surgery" is loaded on ROBODOC in the O.R. the day of surgery and provides precise "CAD/CAM" like execution of the surgeon’s plan every time.
The new ROBODOC Surgical System is the only "active" robotic system cleared by the FDA for orthopedic surgery and has been used in more than 24,000 successful procedures worldwide.
"ROBODOC is able to perform the surgery more precisely than the usual manual technique, and this is a tremendous asset for the patient," said Dr. Bargar. "We are always striving for more precision because it means better mechanics and performance for our patients." Dr. Bargar, who is co-inventor and has two degrees in engineering, says, "It has been my passion to bring the precision of the engineering world to the practice of orthopedic surgery."
During conventional hip replacement surgery, the surgeon prepares the surfaces of the bone for the implant by hand. The surgeon uses hand tools that include broaches, mallets and power reamers, which do not always provide the desired fit and position of the implant.
During the actual surgery using ROBODOC®, the robot precisely mills the bone surfaces, ensuring the exact fit and position of the implant based on the pre-operative plan. ROBODOC® assists the surgeon in assuring that the final bone preparation matches the pre-operative plan exactly.
With the ROBODOC® total joint replacement procedure, the surgeon maintains complete control of the robot as it executes the patient specific plan. The surgical results provided by ROBODOC® are exactly what have been planned. That’s because the ROBODOC® Surgical System provides consistent reproducible precision in every procedure due to its unique active robotic technology.
About Curexo Technology Corporation
Curexo Technology Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets an image-directed surgical robotic system for orthopaedic surgery. The ROBODOC® Surgical System includes two components: ORTHODOC®, a 3-D workstation for preoperative surgical planning, and the ROBODOC® Surgical Assistant, a computer-controlled surgical robot utilized for precise cavity and surface preparation for hip and knee replacement surgeries. The ROBODOC® Surgical System is the only active robotic system cleared by the FDA for orthopedic surgery. To date the system has been used in over 24,000 combined TKA and THA surgical procedures worldwide. ROBODOC® and ORTHODOC®, are registered trademarks of Curexo Technology Corporation. Visit for more information.
About Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, which received recognition for being ranked in the top 10 percent in the nation for orthopedic surgery and joint replacement surgery by HealthGrades, has a dedicated and organized joint replacement program called the Sutter Joint Replacement Center. The surgical teams at this center perform more than 1,100 hip, knee, shoulder, ankle and elbow replacement surgeries every year. This is the largest joint replacement volume of any hospital in Northern California. Sutter Medical Center Sacramento outcomes are recognized among the highest throughout Northern California.
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FREMONT, Calif., May 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Curexo Technology Corporation, which makes an advanced "CAD/CAM" precise surgical robotic system for Total Joint Replacements, has announced it has closed on $13.2 million of funding. Curexo plans to use the funds to further product development, establish initial clinical show sites in the United States and drive awareness of this breakthrough approach.
The company indicates that the technology assists surgeons who use a virtual model of the joint, built from a patient's CT imaging study, to pre-plan surgery down to the smallest detail with the system's Preoperative Planning Workstation. Their exclusive open architecture platform enables the use of implants from virtually any manufacturer. This meticulous plan is then transferred to the ROBODOC® Surgical Assistant in the Operating Room. There the ROBODOC System carries out that plan with an unparalleled level of precision.
A privately held company, Curexo Technology Corporation said the Food and Drug Administration has already given FDA clearance to its unique active robotics technology, making it the only active robotic system cleared by the FDA for orthopedic surgery. Their Total Knee Arthroplasty 510k module is currently under FDA review. As a platform technology ROBODOC can have additional clinical applications added to it over time.
Today, although relatively new to the U.S. market, the ROBODOC System has assisted surgeons in over 24,000 successful joint replacement procedures around the world.
The company headquarters have recently relocated to a 34,000 sq foot facility in Fremont, CA. near the heart of Silicon Valley. Home to Manufacturing, R&D, Engineering, Operations, Regulatory, Quality, Sales, Marketing, and Executive offices, the Fremont facility more than triples their previous space with plans for further expansion.
Curexo Technology Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets this image directed surgical robotic system for orthopaedic surgery. The ROBODOC Surgical System includes two components; ORTHODOC®, a computer workstation equipped with proprietary software for 3-D preoperative surgical planning, and the ROBODOC Surgical Assistant, a computer-controlled surgical robot utilized for precise cavity and surface preparation for hip and knee replacement surgeries.
ROBODOC , ORTHODOC , and DigiMatch™ are registered trademarks of CUREXO Technology Corporation. Visit for more information
SACRAMENTO, Calif. [March 17, 2009] – CUREXO Technology Corporation, pioneer in medical robotics and world leader in image-directed robotic products for orthopaedic applications, which is focused on marketing its ROBODOC Surgical System, announced today that they received the NSAI (National Standards of Ireland) Certificate of Registration of Quality Management System to I.S. EN ISO 13485:2003.
CUREXO Technology Company has been assessed and deemed to comply with the provisions of the above standard in respect to scope of operations to the design, manufacture, distribution and service of the pre-operative workstation and robotic surgical system and related accessories for revision and/or replacement arthroplasty.
"We are pleased to receive the NSAI certificate which validates that CUREXO's quality system meets European requirements," stated Brent Mittelstadt, President and CEO of CUREXO Technology Corporation. "This regulatory milestone brings us one step closer to further expanding our global marketing strategy by entering emerging markets in countries such as Europe, New Zealand and Australia," Mr. Mittelstadt continued.
About CUREXO Technology Corporation
CUREXO Technology Corporation, develops, manufactures, and markets an image directed surgical robotic system for orthopaedic surgery. The ROBODOC Surgical System includes two components; ORTHODOC, a computer workstation equipped with proprietary software for 3-D preoperative surgical planning, and the ROBODOC Surgical Assistant, a computer-controlled surgical robot utilized for precise cavity and surface preparation for hip and knee replacement surgeries.
The ROBODOC Surgical System has been cleared by the U.S. FDA for Total Hip Arthroplasty procedures; making it the only active robotic system cleared by the FDA for orthopedic surgery. To date the system has been used in over 24,000 surgical procedures worldwide.
ROBODOC , ORTHODOC , and DigiMatch™ are registered trademarks of CUREXO Technology Corporation. For more information, visit www.robodoc.com.
About NSAI
For over 50 years, the National Standards Authority of Ireland has been offering a full range of services relating to Management Systems Standards and Certification Services throughout the world. The company specializes in medical device, aerospace and environmental certifications. For more information visit www.NSAIinc.com or call 603-882-4412.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. [March 2, 2009] – CUREXO Technology Corporation, pioneer in medical robotics and world leader in image-directed robotic products for orthopaedic applications, which is focused on marketing its ROBODOC® Surgical System, announced today that it would be relocating its headquarters from Sacramento to Fremont and has already begun the transition with the corporate executives; the remainder of the company will be in place by April 2009.
CUREXO Technology Corporation's new headquarters will be approximately 34,000 square feet which is more than 3 times the size of its current facility in Sacramento. This new location in the Silicon Valley provides excellent access to multiple international airports increasing headquarter accessibility to visitors. Fremont is located in the San Francisco East Bay area, just 15 miles from San Jose and 30 miles from Oakland.
"We are excited about moving the company to our new home," stated Brent D. Mittelstadt, President and CEO of CUREXO Technology Corporation. The size of the new facility will allow CUREXO to fully embark on its U.S. launch and worldwide marketing strategy as it will provide ample space to manufacture our robotic system at a higher rate. As well, the location is strategic, as we will be physically closer to our vendors and we will be able to draw from a pool of highly accomplished professionals from the Silicon Valley that will complement our existing team of talented personnel," continued Mr. Mittelstadt.
About CUREXO Technology Corporation
CUREXO Technology Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets an image directed surgical robotic system for orthopaedic surgery. The ROBODOC Surgical System includes two components; ORTHODOC®, a computer workstation equipped with proprietary software for 3-D preoperative surgical planning, and the ROBODOC Surgical Assistant, a computer-controlled surgical robot utilized for precise cavity and surface preparation for hip and knee replacement surgeries. The ROBODOC Surgical System has been cleared by the U.S. FDA for Total Hip Arthroplasty procedures; making it the only active robotic system cleared by the FDA for orthopaedic surgery. To date the system has been used in over 24,000 surgical procedures worldwide.
ROBODOC and ORTHODOC are registered trademarks of CUREXO Technology Corporation. For more information, visit www.robodoc.com.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. [February 23, 2009] – CUREXO Technology Corporation, pioneer in medical robotics and world leader in image-directed robotic products for orthopaedic applications, which is focused on marketing its ROBODOC Surgical System, announced today that they will be exhibiting at the upcoming American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Conference at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, February 25th through the 27th, Booth #3456.
For the first time, ROBODOC will display its accuracy through active demonstrations of hip and knee* replacement surgeries. In addition, Dr. William Bargar, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California Davis School of Medicine will be sharing his clinical experiences using the system. The System provides consistent, reproducible outcomes, is the next generation beyond haptic systems, and has the only open platform providing surgeons with a choice of implants from the major implant manufacturers.
"I am very pleased to share my experience using ROBODOC with interested surgeons at the AAOS," stated Dr. William Bargar. "The ROBODOC system allows surgeons to be very accurate. By preoperatively planning and being able to execute what you plan, you can now address issues such as implant fit and sizing, as well as off-set and leg length which are very important in terms of how the hip functions. The system allows you to not only plan the surgery better, but more importantly, you can execute the plan with sub-millimeter accuracy," continued Dr. Bargar.
"We are looking forward to launching our robotics technology at the AAOS meeting in Las Vegas where we will present the only active robotic system cleared by the FDA for orthopaedic surgery," stated Brent D. Mittelstadt, President and CEO of CUREXO Technology Corporation. "While the System has been in use for many years having completed more than 24,000 surgeries around the world, now with our recent FDA clearance for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) we can offer our products to U.S. surgeons. In addition, we are further developing strong technical and marketing initiatives, and are prepared to move forward into the U.S. Market," added Mr. Mittelstadt.
About CUREXO Technology Corporation
CUREXO Technology Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets an image directed surgical robotic system for orthopaedic surgery. The ROBODOC Surgical System includes two components; ORTHODOC, a computer workstation equipped with proprietary software for 3-D preoperative surgical planning, and the ROBODOC Surgical Assistant, a computer-controlled surgical robot utilized for precise cavity and surface preparation for hip and knee* replacement surgeries.
The ROBODOC Surgical System has been cleared by the U.S. FDA for Total Hip Arthroplasty procedures; making it the only active robotic system cleared by the FDA for orthopaedic surgery. To date the system has been used in over 24,000 surgical procedures worldwide.
ROBODOC and ORTHODOC are registered trademarks of CUREXO Technology Corporation. For more information, visit www.robodoc.com.
*Knee replacement application not for sale in the U.S.
The DigiMatch™ ROBODOC Surgical System, the only active robotic system cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for orthopedic surgery, will be introduced to U.S. surgeons at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) Annual Meeting in Dallas, November 7-9.
The system provides a precise, accurate, and repeatable surgical technique for total hip arthroplasty (THA) procedures while offering surgeons a method to preview the entire surgical plan prior to surgery, thereby minimizing human errors. Globally, it has been used in more than 24,000 joint replacement surgeries with no intraoperative fractures reported. Of these, approximately 12,000 have been THAs. Additionally, clinical data shows significant benefits using the system, including decreased risk of pulmonary embolic events, improvement in leg length, and less blood loss.
"The ROBODOC System enables orthopedic surgeons to perform more accurate procedures that are less traumatic for patients and more precise than manual preparation techniques, resulting in fewer complications,
said Dr. William Bargar, an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of California Davis School of Medicine. "Because of these advantages, I expect this approach to become widely adopted over the next decade.
Prior to surgery, the surgeon reviews a detailed CT scan of the patient's joint on the system's ORTHODOC Preoperative Planning Workstation. Using proprietary software, the surgeon selects an ideal implant from various implant manufacturers and simulates the surgery in a virtual 3-D environment. In the operating room, the presurgical plan is transferred to the ROBODOC Surgical Assistant, and through controlled gentle pressure, the robot precisely implements the plan with submillimeter accuracy, allowing for better than 95 percent bone contact.
"The ROBODOC System is a true innovation for orthopedic surgical applications. Surgeons now have a means for simulating surgery before it is performed, minimizing human errors, eliminating outliers and allowing deterministic outcomes,
said Dr. Ramesh Trivedi, President and CEO, ROBODOC, a CUREXO Technology Company. "We are very pleased to offer this advanced technology to American physicians, hospitals and patients.
ROBODOC is a gold sponsor of this year's AAHKS conference at the Hyatt Regency DFW. To learn more about the ROBODOC System, please visit the company at booth number 198-200, or contact Eric Herrera at 713-862-2505, ext. 23, to schedule a personal meeting.
About ROBODOC
ROBODOC, a CUREXO Technology Company, develops, manufactures, and markets an image directed surgical robotic system for orthopaedic surgery. This system includes two components; ORTHODOC, a computer workstation equipped with proprietary software for 3-D preoperative surgical planning, and the ROBODOC Surgical Assistant, a computer-controlled surgical robot utilized for precise cavity and surface preparation for hip and knee replacement surgeries. The ROBODOC System, previously marketed by Integrated Surgical Systems (ISS), made medical history in 1992 as the first robot assisting in a human Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA).
ROBODOC and ORTHODOC are registered trademarks of Curexo Technology Corporation. For more information contact
press@robodoc.com
The DigiMatch™ ROBODOC Surgical System, the only active robotic system cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for orthopedic surgery, will be introduced to U.S. surgeons at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) Annual Meeting in Dallas, November 7-9.
The system provides a precise, accurate, and repeatable surgical technique for total hip arthroplasty (THA) procedures while offering surgeons a method to preview the entire surgical plan prior to surgery, thereby minimizing human errors. Globally, it has been used in more than 24,000 joint replacement surgeries with no intraoperative fractures reported. Of these, approximately 12,000 have been THAs. Additionally, clinical data shows significant benefits using the system, including decreased risk of pulmonary embolic events, improvement in leg length, and less blood loss.
"The ROBODOC System enables orthopedic surgeons to perform more accurate procedures that are less traumatic for patients and more precise than manual preparation techniques, resulting in fewer complications," said Dr. William Bargar, an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of California Davis School of Medicine. "Because of these advantages, I expect this approach to become widely adopted over the next decade."
Prior to surgery, the surgeon reviews a detailed CT scan of the patient's joint on the system's ORTHODOC Preoperative Planning Workstation. Using proprietary software, the surgeon selects an ideal implant from various implant manufacturers and simulates the surgery in a virtual 3-D environment. In the operating room, the presurgical plan is transferred to the ROBODOC Surgical Assistant, and through controlled gentle pressure, the robot precisely implements the plan with submillimeter accuracy, allowing for better than 95 percent bone contact.
"The ROBODOC System is a true innovation for orthopedic surgical applications. Surgeons now have a means for simulating surgery before it is performed, minimizing human errors, eliminating outliers and allowing deterministic outcomes," said Dr. Ramesh Trivedi, President and CEO, ROBODOC, a CUREXO Technology Company. "We are very pleased to offer this advanced technology to American physicians, hospitals and patients."
ROBODOC is a gold sponsor of this year's AAHKS conference at the Hyatt Regency DFW. To learn more about the ROBODOC System, please visit the company at booth number 198-200, or contact Eric Herrera at 713-862-2505, ext. 23, to schedule a personal meeting.
About ROBODOC
ROBODOC, a CUREXO Technology Company, develops, manufactures, and markets an image directed surgical robotic system for orthopaedic surgery. This system includes two components; ORTHODOC, a computer workstation equipped with proprietary software for 3-D preoperative surgical planning, and the ROBODOC Surgical Assistant, a computer-controlled surgical robot utilized for precise cavity and surface preparation for hip and knee replacement surgeries. The ROBODOC System, previously marketed by Integrated Surgical Systems (ISS), made medical history in 1992 as the first robot assisting in a human Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA).
ROBODOC and ORTHODOC are registered trademarks of Curexo Technology Corporation. For more information contact press@robodoc.com
SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 3, 2008 – ROBODOC, a Curexo Technology Company, and IBM announced today that they have entered into a major patent Cross licensing agreement. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed by either party.
In addition to its current surgical robotics patents, this agreement gives ROBODOC, access to more than 40,000 patents in IBM'S Global Portfolio and particularly, IBM's surgical robotics patents.
Dan Cerutti, IBM´s general manager of intellectual property, said, "IBM enjoys a reputation of innovation and invention for technologies related to computer-assisted medicine and surgery. We are pleased to share our innovations in these areas through patent cross licenses, especially with forward-thinking companies such as ROBODOC."
"This agreement provides us with a significant improvement in our freedom of action in the Surgical Robotics and Information Management field. We intend to continue building our own intellectual property portfolio on an on-going basis" commented by Dr. Ramesh Trivedi, President and CEO of ROBODOC.
IBM has earned the most U.S. patents for 15 consecutive years. For more information on IBM, please visit
www.ibm.com.
ROBODOC, a Curexo Technology Company is the United States-based subsidiary of Korea-based Curexo Inc. (KOSDAQ: XYZ). Its main research facility is in the U.S. and it reaches markets throughout the world.
About ROBODOC
ROBODOC, develops, manufactures, and markets a fully automated surgical robotic system for use in orthopaedic surgery. The system includes two components; ORTHODOC, a computer workstation equipped with proprietary software for preoperative surgical planning, and ROBODOC, a computer-controlled surgical robotic assistant for use in hip and knee replacement as well as other orthopaedic procedures. ROBODOC made medical history in 1992 by assisting in a Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) procedure. Since that time, the ROBODOC system has been used in over 20,000 surgical procedures assisting surgeons around the world. The ROBODOC Surgical Assistance System is currently in its final stage of review and clearance by the FDA.
SACRAMENTO, Calif., February 28, 2008 – ROBODOC, a Curexo Technology Company, and newly formed division of Curexo, Inc., announced today that they will be exhibiting at the upcoming American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Conference being held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, March 5th through the 7th; Hall D, Booth #4470.
"Because the ROBODOC Product brand has a strong worldwide recognition, Curexo Inc. has decided to name the company ROBODOC, a Curexo Technology Company," said Dr. Ramesh Trivedi, President and CEO.
"We are looking forward to attending the AAOS meeting in San Francisco to present the only fully automated Robotics technology to the US orthopaedic community even though, it has been available for many years to the surgeons throughout the world. Combining our pioneering work with many years of experience of routinely performing joint replacement surgeries overseas and the strong support of our new partner, Curexo Inc., strongly positions us to offer a unique solution for the current and future challenges in orthopaedic surgery. Together with our partner Curexo, Inc. we have developed strong technical and marketing initiatives for the future, and are prepared to move forward into the US Market," added Dr. Trivedi.
About ROBODOC
ROBODOC, develops, manufactures, and markets a fully automated surgical robotic system for use in orthopaedic surgery. The system includes two components; ORTHODOC, a computer workstation equipped with proprietary software for preoperative surgical planning, and ROBODOC, a computer-controlled surgical robotic assistant for use in hip and knee replacement as well as other orthopaedic procedures. ROBODOC made medical history in 1992 by assisting in a Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) procedure. Since that time, the ROBODOC system has been used in over 20,000 surgical procedures assisting surgeons around the world. The ROBODOC Surgical Assistance System is currently in its final stage of review and clearance by the FDA.
