Improving the Foundation of Robotic Surgery

Extending the life of robotic instruments while improving performance and reducing surgical costs.

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Clinical & Financial Constraints of 100+ Year Old Tech

For over a century, the cutting surfaces used in surgery have barely evolved.

Extending the value proposition with highly differentiated intellectual property that is defensible on both new and remanufactured devices. Even today, blades and end-effectors are finished using outdated grinding methods that leave microscopic serrations invisible to the naked eye but destructive at the tissue level. These imperfections tear rather than glide, creating unnecessary trauma that slows recovery and increases scarring. Planatome’s technology solves this foundational problem by redefining the surface itself, bringing semiconductor-level precision to surgical cutting for the first time.

Premature Failure in Surgical Robotics

A Recognized Limitation in the Monopolar Curved Scissor

The most frequent and costly customer complaint among robotic systems.
Leads to significant financial loss through replacements, reprocessing, and downtime.

Planatome Enhances Durability and Operational Economics

Extends instrument life and reduces credit returns, directly improving gross profit.
Creates a competitive barrier against re-processors through superior longevity and surface consistency.

Improving the Foundation of Robotic Surgery

Planatome is actively engaging with leading robotic and instrument manufacturers to solve this challenge by applying semiconductor-level polishing technology that enhances the sharpness, longevity, and consistency of robotic end-effectors.

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Planatome transforms previously worn or rejected parts into high-performing instruments, reducing waste, extending usability, and improving economic value for OEMs and healthcare systems. Early data shows components finished with Planatome achieve an additional 12–14 uses after remanufacturing.