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Machines may replace traditional medical stitching

Sutrue developed a new handheld device to assist with stitching and reduce risk of infection

31-May-2018

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Sutrue has developed a handheld device and an endoscopic robot.

Can produce rows of sutures, tie knots and sew around corners.

Handles tissues as they stretch and twist unpredictably.

Claims devices cut human error by making the process simpler and more accurate.

Reduces suturing from 25 seconds to a one-third of a second per stitch.

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Richard Trimlett

Consultant cardiac surgeon and Lead Clinician for Mechanical Support at The Royal Brompton Hospital

Sutrue

Creators of first working and patented automated suturing device.

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Robotic Surgery