Smith and Nephew Announces First Clinical Cases with New Handheld Robotics Platform
By Azmed Devices Editorial Team
Smith and Nephew has completed the first clinical procedures using its next-generation CORI XT Handheld Robotics Platform for knee and shoulder arthroplasty. The technology is designed to support surgeon expertise across various care environments.
Smith and Nephew announced the completion of the first clinical cases utilizing its next-generation CORI XT Handheld Robotics Platform. According to the company, this milestone marks the introduction of its latest robotics technology, which is designed to function as a single handheld platform for diverse orthopedic needs, including partial to revision knee procedures and anatomic or reverse shoulder arthroplasty.
The initial shoulder arthroplasty cases were conducted by Dr. Christopher Klifto and his team at Duke Health, utilizing the platform alongside the AETOS Shoulder System. Additionally, Dr. Bertrand Kaper performed the first robotic shoulder procedures in an ambulatory surgery center setting at North Valley Surgery Center in Arizona. These cases demonstrate the platform's versatility in fitting different hospital and surgical suite environments.
In the field of knee arthroplasty, the first procedures were performed by Dr. Ran Schwarzkopf at NYU Langone Health. The company reported that the CORI XT platform is engineered to offer the benefits of robotic assistance while maintaining the familiarity and efficiency of established surgical workflows, allowing surgeons to access guidance without adding operational complexity to the operating room.
The system is built upon the company's Skill Amplified robotics approach, which aims to enhance accuracy while preserving surgeon control and tactile feedback. According to Mayank Shandil, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing, Orthopaedics and Robotics, the platform supports surgical precision while ensuring surgeons remain confident within their preferred workflows, reflecting a commitment to introducing robotics in a practical manner.
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This article summarizes an official Smith & Nephew announcement. Read the original press release at https://www.smith-nephew.com/en/news/2026/06/08/first-clinical-cases-with-the-next-generation-cori-xt. Product availability in Azerbaijan is subject to local registration; contact Azmed Devices for current status.
