SurgiQuest Signs Agreement with Intuitive Surgical for MIS Access

ORANGE, Conn. — SurgiQuest Inc. is pleased to announce it has entered into a development and supply agreement with Intuitive Surgical Inc. in which SurgiQuest will develop a disposable access system using AirSeal technology for use with Intuitive's laparoscopic surgical robot.

SurgiQuest's technology offers access during minimally invasive surgical procedures because it allows the surgeon to operate with an unprecedented degree of freedom. The AirSeal system accommodates multiple instruments of any shape or size through a single port simultaneously. In addition to stable pneumoperitoneum, surgeons have expressed a preference for the platform on the basis that it facilitates unencumbered access and visualization.

"We are excited about the opportunity to partner with Intuitive Surgical and expand our revolutionary AirSeal platform beyond conventional laparoscopic surgery and into the rapidly growing field of robotic surgery — a new and exciting area for us," stated Kurt Azarbarzin, founder and CEO of SurgiQuest Inc. "Intuitive Surgical's robot, combined with SurgiQuest AirSeal technology, will be the system of choice for laparoscopic surgery."

Source: SurgiQuest Inc.