Cydar Medical today announced the successful treatment of the first patient in a strategic collaboration with Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) + .
The collaboration spans 40 sites across the U.S., UK and Europe, integrating the Cydar Maps software with Medtronic services and case support. The collaboration aims to improve patient care and efficiency with AI-based solutions placed into the clinical environment.
Cydar and Medtronic entered into the collaboration in April 2022. The company also has a strategic partnership with Philips.
Dr. George Pontikis treated the first patient in the pilot program at Edward Hospital in Illinois. He said the technology helped to navigate complex vascular procedures with greater precision.
UK-based Cydar developed its Cydar Maps platform to transform the dissemination of information to clinicians in image-guided minimally invasive surgery. The company designed it to simplify complexit…