Germany, Europe’s medtech powerhouse, installs first Versius system
CMR Surgical (CMR) today announced the introduction of its Versius® Surgical Robotic System in Germany. Klinikum Chemnitz – a leading public hospital based in Saxony – is the first German hospital to install Versius, which has now been used in over 1,000 clinical cases across Europe, Australia and India.
Australia, a world-renowned surgical robotics market, introduces first Versius system
CMR Surgical (CMR), in partnership with LifeHealthcare, today announced the launch of its Versius® Surgical Robotic System in Australia.
CMR Surgical enters partnership with world-leading training centre, IRCAD
CMR Surgical (CMR) has announced a partnership with IRCAD, a world-renowned research and training centre for laparoscopic and robotic surgical training.
CMR Surgical announces over 1,000 surgeries completed by Versius
CMR Surgical (CMR) today announced the successful completion of over 1,000 in-human surgeries with the Versius® Surgical Robotic System worldwide.
CMR Co-founder, Martin Frost, awarded CBE
CMR Surgical (CMR) is delighted to congratulate Martin Frost, one of the company’s founders, former CEO and now Non-Executive Director, on being awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday Honours List, for his services to British industry.
Established UK surgical robotics centre adopts Versius
CMR Surgical (CMR) – a global surgical robotics business – today announced the introduction of Versius, a next-generation surgical robot at Frimley Health. Frimley Health is a well-established surgical robotics centre and has become the first hospital in the UK to use Versius in Urology, as well as in Colorectal surgery, expanding the number of patients receiving the benefits of robotic assisted…
Coronavirus: 'This is no time to lower our guard' says Cambridge expert
"The virus is still very much with us and this is no time to lower our guard. We need to be more vigilant than ever about social distancing and hand hygiene," says Dr Mark Slack, Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of CMR Surgical.
Leading Manchester hospital uses Versius to perform its first ever robotic keyhole surgery procedures
CMR Surgical Ltd today announced the introduction of its next-generation surgical robotic system, Versius at Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI), part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Versius becomes the first ever surgical robot to be used to perform minimal access surgery (otherwise known as MAS or keyhole surgery) at Manchester Royal Infirmary and will initially be used to perform…
Versius Surgical Robotic System launched in France as CMR Surgical extends global footprint
CMR Surgical today announced the launch of its Versius® Surgical Robotic System at Clinique du Parc Hospital in Saint-Etienne, France. France is Europe’s largest robotics market and the third largest worldwide.
CMR Surgical appoints Tony Vernon as Non-Executive Chairman
CMR Surgical Ltd, the company behind the next-generation surgical robotic system Versius®, today announces the appointment of Tony Vernon as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. As Chairman, Mr Vernon will lead the Board, working with the CMR management team as they drive the Company’s global strategy and international expansion.
CMR Surgical reports strong progress
CMR Surgical Ltd, the company behind the next-generation surgical robotic system Versius®, today announces a mid-year business update.
'Transformative' surgical robot begins first NHS procedures
CMR Surgical Ltd today announced the UK launch of its next-generation surgical robotic system, Versius®, which has been used to successfully perform minimal access surgery (MAS) on patients within the NHS.
CMR Surgical announces appointment of new Chief Executive Officer
CMR Surgical, the company developing, manufacturing and marketing the next-generation surgical robotic system, Versius®, today announces the appointment of Per Vegard Nerseth as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 January 2020. Martin Frost will remain Chief Executive Officer of CMR until this date before transitioning to a Non-Executive Director role at the Company.
GE Healthcare confirms investment in CMR Surgical
CMR Surgical, the company developing, manufacturing and marketing the next-generation surgical robotic system, Versius®, notes the disclosure by GE Healthcare of its minority participation in the recent $240 million Series C financing round.
Galaxy Care becomes first hospital in the world to acquire the Versius® Surgical Robotic System
CMR Surgical Ltd today announced that Galaxy Care Hospital in Pune, India, has become the first hospital in the world to procure Versius®, a next-generation surgical robotic system. A range of surgical procedures have already been conducted using Versius® at the world-renowned centre for laparoscopy, including transthoracic, hysterectomies and myomectomies, under the leadership of Dr. Shailesh…
CMR Surgical raises £195 million ($240 million) in Series C financing
CMR Surgical Limited, the company developing, manufacturing and marketing the next-generation surgical robotic system, Versius®, today announces that it has raised £195 million ($240 million) to fully fund the global commercialisation of the business.
One in five surgeons set to retire early due to physical toll
Survey exposes the physical impact on surgeons of conducting minimal access/keyhole procedures that threaten to shorten surgical careers and put further pressure on health systems.
CMR Surgical successfully completes first set of robotically assisted surgical procedures in humans
CMR Surgical Ltd, the company behind the next-generation surgical robotic system Versius®, today announced that it has successfully completed its first series of surgical procedures in humans.
Lord Prior, NHS England Chair, opens CMR Surgical global headquarters
CMR Surgical Ltd, the British company that has developed the next-generation surgical robotic system Versius®, this week marked the official opening of its new global headquarters by Lord Prior of Brampton, Chair of NHS England.
CMR Surgical strengthens Board of Directors
CMR Surgical Ltd, the British company developing a next-generation surgical robot, has announced the strengthening of its Board of Directors with the appointment of Kelly Londy and Camille Farhat.
CMR Surgical appoints Ingeborg Øie as Chief Financial Officer
CMR Surgical Ltd, the British company developing a next-generation surgical robot, announces the appointment of Ingeborg Øie as Chief Financial Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective from 25 February 2019.
Baroness Fairhead visits CMR Surgical
Following a recent visit from Rt Hon Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, CMR Surgical welcomed Baroness Rona Fairhead CBE to discuss the company’s global expansion plans.
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care visits CMR Surgical
The Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP has visited the British company behind the next-generation surgical robot, CMR Surgical.
CMR Surgical wins 'Venture financing deal of the year' at Medtech Insight Awards
Europe’s largest medical device financing deal has been acknowledged by a panel of independent industry experts at prestigious ceremony in Philadelphia.
Next-generation robot revealed to the world for the first time
CMR Surgical Ltd has today revealed its much anticipated next-generation surgical robot, Versius®.