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RP-VITA robotic solutions receives 510 (k) clearance by FDA

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Last updated:27th Jan 2013
Published:27th Jan 2013
Source: Pharmawand

iRobot Corp. a leader in delivering robotic solutions, announced that the RP-VITA Remote Presence Robot has received 510(k) clearance by the FDA for use in hospitals. RP-VITA is the first autonomous navigation remote presence robot to receive FDA clearance.

Developed in partnership with iRobot, it couples InTouch Health's industry leading remote presence capabilities with state-of-the-art navigational technology to create the world's most advanced and easy-to-use remote presence robot. Capable of coordinating and assisting with team care in a wide range of clinically demanding environments, RP-VITA provides a robust and scalable platform capable of achieving multiple high-value patient care objectives today with continual software upgrades enabling additional uses in the future.

RP-VITA is being sold into the healthcare market by InTouch Health as its new flagship remote presence device.

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