Jed Grisel, MD, a specialist from Texoma ENT and Allergy performed the procedure April 11 using IotaMotion’s iotaSOFT system. Currently, there is a lack of abundant FDA-cleared robotic assistance in cochlear implants, which is why no ASC has completed the procedure before, according to the report.
The iotaSOFT system is the first and only one of its kind on the market. It offers surgeons more control, allowing for less risk of structural damage to the patient’s ear, and better outcomes.
