Smith+Nephew Rolls Out CORI XT Robotics in First Knee and Shoulder Arthroplasties
SNN•Smith+Nephew completed initial knee and shoulder arthroplasty procedures using its next-generation CORI XT Handheld Robotics Platform at Duke Health, NYU Langone and North Valley Surgery Center, validating performance in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Its handheld design integrates with CORIOGRAPH pre-operative planning for patient-specific workflows without altering protocols.
1. Clinical Milestone Achieved
Smith+Nephew completed the first clinical knee and shoulder arthroplasty cases using the CORI XT Handheld Robotics Platform, led by Dr. Christopher Klifto at Duke Health and Dr. Ran Schwarzkopf at NYU Langone Health, demonstrating seamless registration and accurate pre-op to post-op execution.
2. Ambulatory Surgery Center Expansion
Dr. Bertrand Kaper performed the first CORI XT shoulder arthroplasty in an ambulatory surgery center at North Valley Surgery Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, underscoring the platform’s compact footprint and versatility in non-hospital environments while maintaining robotic precision.
3. Workflow Integration and Skills Amplified Approach
The platform’s handheld form factor integrates with CORIOGRAPH pre-operative planning and the broader MTECH portfolio to support patient-specific workflows, offering robotic guidance without altering established surgical protocols or operating room setups, preserving surgeon control and tactile feedback.
