FlexDex intuitive laparoscopic accompaniments to begin sale in the US

Introduction of FlexDex intuitive technology has revolutionized the way minimal invasive surgeries are performed by lending the ease of movements and intuitive control than traditional laparoscopic instruments.

Using the ‘virtual center,’ the platform precisely translates the movement of surgeon’s wrist, hand, and arm outside the patient’s body into the corresponding movements of the instrument tip inside the patient body. Unlike any other instrument, it allows the surgeons to move the wrist in the direction of intended movement thereby greatly simplifying the execution of the surgical procedure.

Until now, FlexDex only provided the technology to a few hospitals as part of clinical trials. Now, FlexDex has entered into exclusive distribution agreement with Olympus, a global technology leader in designing and delivering innovative solutions for medical and surgical procedures to distribute FlexDex’s Needle Driver instrument in the United States.

The agreement combines Olympus’ innovative 3D laparoscopic imaging technology and FlexDex’s wristed needle-driver to offer a low-cost, robust alternative for complicated high-cost robotic set-up.

Randy Clark, Group Vice President of the Surgical Division at Olympus said in a news release, “Combining Olympus’ expertise in minimally invasive surgery and 3D technology with FlexDex’s unique technology for handling surgical instruments -- without the complexity and cost of a computer-aided robotic system -- will be a game changer for physicians and patients. We are thrilled to add FlexDex to the Olympus portfolio, furthering our progress of improving patient satisfaction, decreasing costs and improving the quality of life for patients.”

“Hospitals are constantly under pressure to reduce cost and improve patient outcomes. Using a multi-million-dollar robotic system for procedures that have low margins, often associated with fixed reimbursement, can potentially further burden providers financially. FlexDex and Olympus are uniquely positioned to offer surgeons the precision and control they desire while maintaining the balance of cost, outcome and patient benefit,” added Dr. James Geiger, CEO at FlexDex.

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