Surgical needle holder FlexDex

laparoscopic

Based on a simple, purely mechanical, and affordable design, FlexDex is a laparoscopic platform technology that precisely translates the surgeon's hand, wrist, and arm movements to an end-effector inside the patient's body. The first product from FlexDex Surgical, the FlexDex Articulating Needle Holder, simplifies suturing in difficult to reach areas through the use of intuitive, articulated movements and rotations. Translates the movement of the surgeon's hand to the instrument tip Provides the functionality of a robot at the cost of traditional hand-held laparoscopic instruments A purely mechanical device without any use of robotics or motorisation 7 degrees of movement simplifies intracorporeal suturing Increased ergonomics using intuitive articulated movements and rotations Requires no capital investment or maintenance contract Can be used in any operating theatre at any time