FDA clears Corin Group’s Apollo surgical robot platform

Corin Group announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Apollo robotic-assisted surgical platform.

The Cirencester, UK-based company also picked up clearance for the ApolloKnee software application. Corin Group says it marks “a significant industry milestone” in its commitment to advancing total joint replacement surgery.

Apollo, which features BalanceBot technology, builds upon a decade of Corin Group technology. The company designed it to focus on future enhancements in patient outcomes while providing a more intuitive experience for surgeons.

Corin Group began in robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with its OMNIBotics technology. Apollo expands its capabilities into additional clinical applications across joint arthroplasty. The company expects Apollo to help it enhance patient satisfaction through objective planning, precise implantation and data-driven learning.

By combining advanced robotic and AI tec…

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Corin Group picks head of Medtronic’s spine business as its CEO

Corin Group announced today that it appointed former Medtronic executive Jacob Paul as its new CEO.

Cirencester, UK-based Corin Group said in a news release that Corin “brings unparalleled strategic and operational experience” to the company and is “well placed” to lead it through the next phase of its mission to improve patient activity and wellbeing with implants and connected technologies.

Paul most recently served as SVP and president of Medtronic’s cranial and spinal technologies segment, growing the medtech giant’s business with technologies including robotics, navigation, imaging and AI-driven surgical planning.

“I am very pleased and proud to welcome Jacob to Corin,” Corin interim CEO & non-executive chairman of the board David Floyd said in the release. “His appointment will be pivotal in driving the innovation and expansion of our successful orthopaedic business into the rapidly evolving and g…

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