John LaBossiere

Washington Hospital Healthcare System first to use TMINI Miniature Robotic System from THINK Surgical

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Fremont-based Washington Hospital Healthcare System and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Alexander Sah, MD, performed the first cases ever with the TMINI™ Miniature Robotic System.

Key Points: 
  • Fremont-based Washington Hospital Healthcare System and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Alexander Sah, MD, performed the first cases ever with the TMINI™ Miniature Robotic System.
  • THINK Surgical received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the TMINI Miniature Robotic System in April 2023 and is now progressing with the commercial launch of the product across the United States.
  • Following a CT based three-dimensional surgical plan, the TMINI robotic handpiece automatically compensates for surgeon hand movement to precisely locate surgical instruments.
  • Larry LaBossiere RN, CEN, CNS, MBA, MSN, Vice President and COO at Washington Hospital Healthcare System commented: "THINK Surgical has introduced a system that is unique to the market.