Great find. Note that the application was done May 12, 2011. They've been working on this for a while.
I briefly glanced through and if I'm reading correctly this is game changing.
1 - I disagree that the arms will be more expensive. The way I read it the instrument at the very tip will be disposable & the arm reusable. Intuitive is an all in one arm & instrument good for 10 uses and disposed of. If SPORT has a reusable arm that's good for 25 or 50 cases it should be a cost savings. Just buy new tips for each case and reuse arms. Only issue is how long the inner working cables last before snapping. All surgeons on this board have probably had an intuitive cable snap on them, it just happens as the cables weaken.
2 - This leads me to believe that Microline is the partner for instruments. Microline instruments work the same way (reusable handle & shaft with a disposable instrument at tip that screws on).
3 - How the software integrates with the arm & instrument with all the movement described will be key. SPORT needs to feel natural to the user. Can't have to clutch and switch constantly as it will be too confusing. All the movement described is a game changer, but needs to work seamlessly and that software programming won't be easy.
4 - The patents alone are worth more than the current PPS. This is getting ridiculous.
I'm very excited seeing this, but execution from management is key. The risk is in management dropping the ball on this (which I don't see happening). After seeing this I understand how Titan was able to sign on such an impressive Surgeon Advisory Board. They have all seen SPORT and what it's potential is and believe in the technology. They wouldn't put their name behind it if they didn't think it was a game changer.
Great find and very exciting as the curtains continue to be pulled back little by little!
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