Anyone want to add up the number of units sold this quarter by RDOC? Then multiply by cost. . .which is probably 6 digits per unit. . . .
Integrated Surgical Systems Receives an Order for Two Additional ROBODOC(R)Surgical Assistant Systems From Japan
DAVIS, Calif., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Surgical Systems, Inc. (ISS) (Nasdaq: RDOC; EASDAQ), a pioneer in medical robotics and the world leader in image-directed, semi-autonomous robotic products for surgical applications, announced today that it has received an order for two (2) more ROBODOC Surgical Assistant Systems (ROBODOC) from Imatron-Japan, its Japanese distributor.
Ms. Kinoshita, the President of Imatron-Japan stated that, "This is further evidence of continued high level of interest for the ROBODOC System in Japan. We expect this level of sales activity to continue."
To date there are four (4) ROBODOC Systems in Japan. In addition, two (2) are already scheduled for delivery in the first and second quarter. These two (2) ROBODOC Systems are scheduled for delivery in the second and third quarters. When installed, a total of eight (8) ROBODOC Systems will be operating in Japan by the end of the third quarter.
"We are looking forward to establishing a strong presence in the Japanese market for our products. We anticipate that the rate of penetration in the Japanese market to grow as the installed base grows." commented Dr. Ramesh Trivedi, President and CEO of Integrated Surgical Systems.
THE PRODUCTS:
ROBODOC is the robotic surgery system of ISS that is used for total joint arthoplasties. ROBODOC consists of a robotic arm assembly and a PC-based 3-D planning station called ORTHODOC(R). ISS has installed 37 ROBODOC systems worldwide. The ISS neurosurgery product, NeuroMate(TM), is the first robotic technology based system for use in stereotactic brain surgery. NeuroMate consists of a robotic arm assembly and a PC-based planning system. NeuroMate also interfaces with other popular planning stations offered by third-party vendors. ISS has installed 16 NeuroMate systems in the U.S., Europe, and Japan.
THE COMPANY:
Integrated Surgical Systems, Inc. develops, manufactures, markets and services computer-controlled, image-directed robotic products for surgical applications. ISS produces the ROBODOC Surgical Assistant System (ROBODOC), which is designed for orthopedic applications. The ROBODOC System has been used to perform successful total hip replacement surgeries on more than 7,300 patients worldwide. ROBODOC is currently being marketed in Europe and the Middle East. NeuroMate(TM), an ISS neurosurgery product, is the first robotic technology for use in stereotactic brain surgery and it has supported to date over 3,000 neurosurgical procedures.
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including the timely development and market acceptance of new products and upgrades to existing products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
NOTE: ROBODOC(R) is a registered trademark of Integrated Surgical Systems, Inc. NeuroMate(TM) is a trademark of Integrated Surgical Systems, S.A.
For more information on Integrated Surgical Systems via fax at no cost, please call 800-PRO-INFO or (732-544-2850) outside the USA, ticker symbol RDOC
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