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Medtronic Secures FDA Approval for Stealth AXiS Spine Robotics Platform

Medtronic has secured FDA clearance for its Stealth AXiS spine‑surgery robotics platform, an integrated solution that combines robotics, planning and navigation in a single workflow. The system features LiveAlign segmental tracking, delivering real‑time visualization of anatomical movement and reducing the need for repeated imaging. Designed with a modular architecture, Stealth AXiS can be expanded to cranial and ENT applications pending further clearance. The platform is a core component of Medtronic’s AiBLE smart ecosystem, enabling seamless data exchange across the surgical continuum.