Surgical Navigation and Robotics: The Time is Now

Business Wire, June 23, 2008

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- The Healthcare practice at Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce its 2008 Quarterly Analyst Briefing Presentation on the North American medical devices market to be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 12:00 a.m. PDT.

This presentation will briefly cover the current and future state of robotics in surgical applications. It will discuss trends and reasons for adoption that are spurring opportunities in the medical devices market.

This presentation will benefit anyone who wants to gain a broader understanding of the current market landscape and future opportunities for surgical and interventional robotics.

"Robots are the practical solutions to replacing numerous tasks, in which the limitations of the human body can affect results," states Frost & Sullivan Industry Manager Venkat Rajan. "Currently, robots are used in environments that might be dangerous to human beings; deep under the ocean, in extreme hot or cold temperatures, and on assembly lines with heavy machinery. In the medical setting, robots are employed for their unparalleled precision and control."

To participate, please e-mail Stephanie Ochoa, Corporate Communications, at stephanie.ochoa@frost.com with the following information: your full name, title, company name, company telephone number, company e-mail address, city, state and country. Upon receipt of the above information, a registration link will be e-mailed to you. You may also register to receive a recorded version of the briefing at anytime by submitting the aforementioned contact details.

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