Interventional Systems has entered a co-marketing agreement with Siemens Healthineers to expand the use of robotic-assisted percutaneous procedures in angiography suites, the companies announced this week.

The partnership will promote the integration of Interventional Systems’ Micromate robotic platform with Siemens Healthineers’ ARTIS imaging systems. The goal is to improve procedural accuracy and efficiency in image-guided interventions, particularly those involving needle-based access.

Micromate is a miniature robotic system designed for use in 2D and 3D image-guided procedures. It is cleared for needle-based interventions and is intended to support submillimeter accuracy, which the company says may help reduce radiation exposure and shorten procedure times. Siemens Healthineers' ARTIS systems are known for their high-resolution real-time imaging capabilities, commonly used in interventional radiology and hybrid operating rooms.
Pedro Costa, chief strategy officer at Interventional Systems, said in a statement, “We believe that performing a procedure in the angio suite provides interventional radiologists with the most optimal, safe, and effective way to perform percutaneous interventions. With this partnership, we can offer hospitals a powerful and seamless solution that enhances procedural precision and efficiency.”

Dr. Jayant Saha, head of global business development for interventional radiology at Siemens Healthineers, added, “This partnership with Interventional Systems can help speed-up procedures, freeing procedure room time while enhancing quality of care. We anticipate this collaboration will help clinicians to achieve greater accuracy, perform procedures more quickly and potentially reduce radiation dose to patients and OR staff.”

Interventional Systems is based in Kitzbühel, Austria, and operates in Germany and Portugal as well. Siemens Healthineers is headquartered in Erlangen, Germany.

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