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FDA clears LigaSure RAS Maryland instrument for use with Hugo robotic surgery system
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Fusion42 · 16 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FDA has cleared the LigaSure RAS Maryland jaw device for use with Medtronic's Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system, enabling advanced vessel sealing combined with dissection and cutting in robotic surgical workflows. Medtronic plans to widen the Hugo RAS system's indications to include general and gynecological surgeries, potentially broadening its market reach.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Medtech, and 4 sources have reported it between 16 Sep 2026 and 21 Sep 2026.
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You can now extend robotic surgical procedures with vessel sealing integrated directly into the Hugo system. Expect new competitors and partnership opportunities as Medtronic aims to broaden approved uses beyond urology.
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4 sources · first reported 16 Sep 2026 · latest 21 Sep 2026
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