The intended use of the Micromate™ device is to function as a remote-operated positioning and guidance system during interventional procedures. Positioning is done in a remote-controlled manner; planning of the position/angulation is done based on 2D/3D patient data (CT, cone-beam CT, fluoroscopy) by external/internal planning software – for example using an image-guided navigation system or external/internal navigation system, or planning software coming with the used imaging device.Also, verification of the correct position and orientation of the tool prior to/during/after the intervention is done by means of these external devices. The Micromate™ system is then acting as a guideway during the manual insertion of the interventional tool – usually a needle type device, and the like - through a third-party needle guide, manufactured by Exact MM (K101689): P/N E2178 (Micromate Needle Guide Set, 8-11G), P/N E2183 (Micromate Needle Guide Set,10-14G) and P/N E2184 (Micromate Needle Guide Set, 15-21G). During operation, the device is covered with a sterile drape, which is part of the P/N2178, P/N E2183 and E2184. An additional third-party Control Unit Drape is available, also manufactured by Exact MM (K101689): P/N 11718EU (Micromate Control Unit Drape). Applications include, but are not limited to, interventions like biopsy procedures, tumor ablation, nerve blocking, electrode placement, etc.
An assembly of electromechanical devices designed to be used during computer assisted surgery (CAS) as a functional extension of the surgeon for precise bone and soft-tissue modelling or soft-tissue removal (e.g., during a total knee joint arthroplasty (TKA)). It is computer-based and typically consists of an operator’s console and robotic arms for instrument manipulation. The input to a computer is usually by means of an existing computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. It can also be used as a training aid for surgeons from a variety of specialities.