Stereotaxis was conducting a stress analysis on their surgical robot called the Genesis, a robotic navigation technology that represents a leap forward in electrophysiology to successfully perform cardiac ablation to combat dangerous arrhythmias. In the past, the surgeon used a manual pull-wire catheter, placed using X-ray visualization.
The Genesis would offer unprecedented levels of physician control and allow surgeons to work protected from radiation in a separate room. The flexible catheter for the cardiac ablation could be placed from the tip end using the precision of magnets placed by the robot, offering previously unreachable catheter placement for patients who would not otherwise be candidates for treatment.
Stereotaxis did not have the time or resources to efficiently complete their project. FEA is not a process that Stereotaxis uses regularly, and they were overwhelmed with other priorities on this project.
Stereotaxis sent the model and loading conditions to our team to conduct FEA and move the Genesis project forward. Finite completed the work on time, on budget, and with the level of quality that Stereotaxis expected.
The Genesis surgical robot represents a significant development in the area of robotic magnetic navigation and endovascular robotics. The surgeon has more control over catheter placement while reducing patient radiation exposure by approximately 30% and eliminating exposure for the surgeon and other providers.
