Braintree, Massachusetts-based Microbot designed the Liberty surgical robot for potential use in neurovascular, cardiovascular and peripheral vascular procedures. The system includes a compact design and remote operating capabilities to reduce radiation exposure and physical strain on physicians.
Microbot believes Liberty’s remote operation could potentially make it the first system to democratize endovascular interventional procedures.
Approval of the IDE application would enable a pivotal human clinical trial for Liberty in the U.S.
The company recently expanded its U.S. operations ahead of the now-filed IDE submission to prepare for its next steps. It also has momentum from its positive good laboratory practices (GLP) pre-clinical study.…