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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Medtronic's Hugo robot wins CE mark for vessel-sealing technology
Medtronic has secured EU CE mark approval for LigaSure RAS, a vessel-sealing instrument for use with the company's Hugo robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system. LigaSure is indicated for sealing and cutting vessels, thick tissue, and lymphatics up to 7mm in diameter and expands Hugo's capabilities in areas such as gynaecologic and urologic procedures. According to Medtronic, LigaSure seals vessels within two seconds and minimises thermal spread to surrounding tissue. Medtronic senior vice-president Matt Anderson said: 'With CE mark for LigaSure RAS, Medtronic is fulfilling a promise to customers to integrate our trusted vessel-sealing technology onto the Hugo RAS system. 'More than fulfilling a commitment, this regulatory approval is a big step forward as we continue to shape the future of surgery.' Hugo has been in use in Europe since 2022 and was recently recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as one of 11 surgical robots set to be used across the UK National Health Service (NHS). While Hugo is not yet available in the US, Medtronic's submission for a urology indication for the robot is currently under review with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with US market entry expected later this year. In anticipation of Hugo's approval with the FDA, Medtronic is currently building out its training provision for the RAS system following the introduction of live streaming to its Touch Surgery Ecosystem (TSE) last year. The broad aim of Medtronic's surgical training provision is to enhance and democratise surgical education on a global scale, removing barriers to training such as geographic location. With its da Vinci surgical robot, Intuitive Surgical currently holds the largest share of the global robotic surgery market at almost 60%, according to GlobalData analysis. The market is forecast to reach a valuation of $9.2bn by 2034, up from around $2.9bn in 2024. Due to Medtronic's size, the Hugo is expected to pose the main challenge to Intuitive's da Vinci robot once the former is approved in the US. According to GlobalData analyst Grayson Vigneux, due to Intuitive's 20-year head start in the US robotic surgery market, its vast installed base and long-standing reputation, Hugo is 'more likely to capture new customers rather than immediately displace Intuitive's existing market'. "Medtronic's Hugo robot wins CE mark for vessel-sealing technology" was originally created and published by Medical Device Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
50 years ago: IBM workmates combined to create Inverclyde masterpieces (1975)
From our archives... WORKMATES Matt Anderson and Jack Holt have combined their hobbies and come up with a real winner. The result of their getting together are the two large attractive paintings of old Greenock, which are so proudly displaying. Matt and Jack work at IBM in Spango Valley. Matt (left) and Jack (right) in 1975 (Image: Archive) Matt an enthusiastic collector of old Greenock material, was rummaging through his collection when he found two pictures which he thought would look good as large reproductions. He enlisted the artistic talents of Jack, whose hobby is painting, and the result are these paintings which would grace any home. Other Archive News 75 years ago: When a miniature wedding for young ones was held in Greenock (1950) 50 years ago: Port Glasgow minister stands before the altar to marry his bride (1975) 50 years ago: Greenock engineer bags huge international contract (1975) On the left is the Mid Quay from a picture dated 1898. On the right, of course, the Municipal Buildings in 1935. This article was first published in the Greenock Telegraph on July 9, 1975.
Fox News
04-07-2025
- Fox News
Colorado man sentenced to life in prison for DUI that killed Air Force veteran, injured his children
A Colorado man who killed an Air Force veteran while driving drunk last year will spend the rest of his life behind bars after he was found guilty of first-degree murder. Paul Stephenson, 57, of Castle Rock, was convicted in April of killing USAF Lt. Col. Matt Anderson and injuring his four children after he crashed his truck into their vehicle while driving drunk in August 2024. Stephenson was sentenced to life in prison plus 92 years. Anderson was stopped at a 7-Eleven gas station with his family following a trip to the Douglas County Fair when he was killed, according to the 23rd Judicial District Attorney's Office. His wife was walking into the store when Stephenson drove his Chevy Silverado into their vehicle. While in court, Stephenson admitted to drinking a bottle of fireball whiskey and two beers before driving and his blood alcohol level was 2.5 times the legal limit, the DA's office said. Stephenson racked up his third DUI conviction when he was found guilty of killing Anderson. District Attorney George Brauchler said his office pursued the first-degree murder charge to "send a message to drunk drivers in Douglas County." Brauchler, who prosecuted the case, said it is a "bitter coincidence" that justice was handed down against Anderson's killer one day before July Fourth. "It is a bitter coincidence that the day before we celebrate our nation's independence, we have to confront the loss of one of America's great Patriots who died… Not at the hands of the enemy… But by the selfish conduct of one of us," Bruachler said. "The only appropriate sentence in this case is the one that will prevent things like this from happening again by scaring the hell out of those who would engage in similar behavior." Brauchler acknowledged that Douglas County is the most aggressive on drunk drivers compared to other jurisdictions in the area. Anderson's father said the verdict gives their family "a small amount of closure" and thanked the agencies involved in handing the sentence down. Senior Deputy District Attorney Nate Marsh commended the jury's decision and said it reflected how serious it is to drive drunk. "The defendant cared only about himself and showed a complete disregard for the value of human life. This was murder in the first degree-extreme indifference and the jury agreed. His life sentence will ensure he cannot rip anyone else from their family," Marsh said.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Niagara Falls firefighters honor life-saving crew
NIAGARA FALLS — For the crew working Falls Fire Department Engine 3 on Sept. 27, it was just a normal Saturday shift. Until the alarm rang. Fire Captain Bart DeRosa and Firefighters Tim Kennedy, John Scott and Matt Anderson were dispatched to a call of 'unresponsive man.' The victim had no pulse and wasn't breathing. When DeRosa and his crew arrived at the Falls home, just four minutes after their alarm had sounded, they found the victim sitting in a chair. No pulse, not breathing, but his body was 'warm.' The firefighters laid the victim on the living room floor of the home and began to give him CPR. At the same time, the crew also attached defibrillator pads to the victim's chest. After performing CPR for several minutes, the firefighters' automated external defibrillator (AED) alerted them, 'SHOCK ADVISED.' They followed the prompt and delivered an electrical shock to the victim. For the next 14 minutes, the Falls firefighters delivered an 'alternating series of CPR' and six more AED shocks. For more than 20 minutes, the fighters fought to save the victim's life. Finally, DeRosa, Kennedy, Scott and Anderson registered a strong pulse from the victim. While the crew continued to administer 'rescue breathing', they loaded the victim onto a stretcher and he was rushed to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. After treatment in the medical center's cardiac intensive care unit, he recovered from his brush with death. That wasn't the end of the shift for the crew of Engine 3. Just an hour later, the alarm rang again and the four firefighters were dispatched to another call for an 'unresponsive patient.' This time, the victim was a woman, possibly an overdose victim. The firefighters found the woman not breathing and with a faint pulse. Once again, the firefighters began performing CPR and attached pads from an AED. After receiving a 'SHOCK ADVISED' prompt, the firefighters delivered three jolts of electricity along with alternating CPR for more than 8 minutes. After roughly 20 minutes of treatment, the woman regained a strong enough pulse to be taken to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. But that pulse was lost at the medical center, and the victim was pronounced deceased in the emergency room. Saturday night, the crew of Falls Fire Department Platoon 1, Engine 3, Captain Bart DeRosa, and Firefighters Tim Kennedy, John Scott and Matt Anderson were each honored with the department's 2024 Battalion Chiefs' Award. Their citations read: 'Thanks to the hard work, quick decisiveness and training of the Engine 3 crew, they were able to save the life of one patient, and give another patient a real fighting chance at survival, all within less than two hours.' Others honored at the annual NFFD Mutual Aid Association Firefighters' Ball and Awards Dinner were Chief Mechanic Robert Meidenbauer, the Fire Chief's Award for a demonstrated commitment to 'keeping the fundamental values, traditions and principles of the fire service alive.' Firefighter NeddaeVion Parmer received the Young Firefighters Award. Scott and Hawa Furman were honored for their work on the Falls Firefighters Christmas Toy Fund. The Firefighters Local 714 Presidential Award was given to Firefighter Joseph Paul II. Officers Local 3359 gave its Presidential Award to Fire Captains Jason Cafarella and John Asklar. The Mutual Aid Association Presidential Award went to Charles DelGobbo.
Chicago Tribune
08-05-2025
- Chicago Tribune
Lake County Council plans law enforcement recognition for May 13
The Lake County Council will recognize the outstanding efforts of several members of law enforcement at its May 13 meeting as part of National Police Week, May 15-21. The School City of East Chicago and the Lake County Veterans Treatment Court will also be acknowledged for their recent honors. Those issued commendations and special recognition from the Lake County Sheriff's Department include patrol officers Matt Anderson, John Garreffa and Morgan Kral. Other honorees include Detective Shane Ratkovich, Detective Sergeant Cody Mansfield and Officers James Madere and Eric Smith Jr., for outstanding felony case support. Detective Sergeants Michael Hinch and Joseph Molina will be recognized for their sustained superior performance and Reserve Police Officers Michael Tabor and Ashley Coniglio for their outstanding law enforcement support. Also recognized will be the School City of East Chicago which earned honors in the 2025 Magna Awards Program for Innovation and the Lake County Veterans Treatment Court for being named one of the five National Mentor Courts by All Rise's Justice for Vets division and the U.S. Department of Justice. The council is expected to make several appointments including four-year terms to Gary resident Robert Farag and Hammond resident Tom Novak to Lake County Library boards and a three-year term to Randy Palmateer to the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority.
