Medical Microinstruments (MMI) announced the commercial launch in the U.S. of its Robotic Suture, which it called the first suture purpose-built for the Symani Surgical System.
Developed in partnership with Kono Seisakusho, the robotic suture features a shorter suture length and needle enhancements tailored to robotic techniques. It is designed to go beyond traditional suture capabilities with improved handling, streamlined workflow, and delivery of consistent performance during robotic anastomosis.
“While Symani continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible with the human hand at the micro scale, we see a clear path to further enhance surgical performance through technologies optimized for robotic microsurgery,” said MMI CEO Mark Toland in a statement. “The introduction of advanced technology, such as robotics, is driving continued demand for innovation in microsurgery. The suture expands that ecosystem with a solution that further supports surgeons and their patients with enhanced precision, efficiency, and outcomes.”
“Our role has always been to advance surgery by solving needs at the smallest scale,” said Junichi Kono, president of Kono Seisakusho, in a statement. “For years, we have developed microsurgical sutures by listening closely to surgeons and turning highly specialized demands into practical innovation. Together with MMI, we have applied that same philosophy to robotic microsurgery, creating a suture solution that supports greater precision, control, and consistency in demanding procedures.”
Robotic suture features:
- Shorter suture length: Approximately one-third to one-half the length of conventional micro sutures, designed to improve manageability and decrease anastomosis time during complex procedures
- Needle curvature options: Two needle curvatures ensure optimal needle angulation for the anatomy with the potential to improve patency and minimize tissue trauma
- Direct surgeon loading: Streamlines workflow with easy grasping, particularly in supermicrosurgery cases
- Full size range (8-0 to 12-0): Supports all microsurgical and supermicrosurgical applications
The robotic microsurgical suture is commercially available in the United States, with plans to expand into additional markets in the future.
