Micromate

Micromate TM is a table-mounted miniature robotic system designed assist in the to spatial positioning and orientation of instrument holders or tool guides for precise needle placement.

The system allows single and multi-needle trajectory planning using pre- and intraoperative scans and an internal planning and navigation station (Navit version) or an external compatible system.

The allgnment to the trajectory is performed through manual gross positioning using a flexible positioning arm, followed by an automatic or joystick-controlled movement with image guidance.

After alignment, the system retains the position while the user advances the needle manually, relying on the displayed navigation information or on real-time images.

Micromate M is CE-marked and FDA-cleared for any 2D or 3D image guided percutaneous procedure using a needle or needle-type device.

Design:

Table-mounted, miniature robotic system (does not touch the patient) Proprietary, flexible articulated mechanical arms with 7 degrees of freedom of 

Compatibility:

Compatible with Fluoroscopy, Cone-Beam CT, CT, and CT-Fluoroscopy Compatible with instruments and needles from 8-21G (cleared in the US for instruments from 8-19G) 

Fits inside the imaging gantry, allowing for live-imaging capabilities 

Enhanced capabilities: 

Navi+ version includes planning and navigation station with MicroNav software, which allows DICOM loading, single and multiple trajectories planning, and automatic alignment of the robotic system. Capable of communicating with an external planning station or navigation system for automated alignment

Patient positioning and immobilization system available, including vacuum mattress

Performance:

Indicated for any percutaneous interventional radiology procedure using a needle or needle-type device.

Enables consistent, repeatable accuracy, promoting the standardization of procedures.

Provides submillimeter and sub-degree targeting accuracy under live-imaging, and millimetric accuracy in procedures using Optical CT navigation.

Enables trajectory alignment to multiple plans with the same gross-positioning and a few button-clicks. 

Improves diagnostic yield, increasing the likelihood of obtaining an accurate diagnosis. 

Reduces user radiation exposure up to 55% in fluoroscopy-guided procedures, and up to 48% in CT-guided procedures

Reduces fluoroscopy time by up to 29%.

Reduces the number of scans by up to 57% in CT-guided procedures 

Workflow efficiency: 

Fast setup with minimal impact to the usual clinical workflow

Improves workflow efficiency (faster procedures, accurate alignments in seconds) in comparison to state-of-the-art techniques.

Reduces intervention time up to 57% in fluoroscopy-guided procedures

Short learning curve, not requiring the presence of clinical support specialists after training 

Seamless integration with the planning or navigation systems without changing users’ workflows

Smaller OR footprint compared to other robotic systems on the market, being easy to move in and out of the surgical field as needed

Does not require sterilization of parts (disposable components only).