What Does Medtronic (MDT) FDA Clearance Mean For Its Hugo Surgery Push?

Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) received FDA clearance for its LigaSure vessel-sealing device on the Hugo robotic surgery system in the U.S. The authorization allows LigaSure to be used on the Hugo platform for soft-tissue procedures in U.S. hospitals and surgical centers. The cleared configuration integrates a widely used vessel-sealing tool with Medtronic’s robotic-assisted surgery platform for general surgery use. The new FDA clearance for LigaSure on Hugo is one more factor to weigh alongside the...