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How Virtual Incision Drew an Intuitive Vet Back to Surgical Robotics; One VCs View of Uncertainty

August 29, 2025 • 0 Comment
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In this week’s DeviceTalks Weekly, new Virtual Incision CEO Jim Alecxih walks us through his career, including a critical role at Intuitive Surgical, and explains why the Mira surgical robotic system convinced him to return to the industry. Olympus Ventures’ Abby Hunter-Syed keeps an eye on the broader tumult impacting MedTech. Chris Newmarker delivers the Newmarker’s Newsmakers – Insulet, Recor, Abbott, Ambu, GE Healthcare, Intuitive, Terumo and OrganOx.

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How Virtual Incision Drew an Intuitive Vet Back to Surgical Robotics; One VCs View of Uncertainty