FDA clears Stryker’s surgical cockpit that integrates Apple Vision Pro VR headset
FDA has given clearance for Stryker's new surgical cockpit system that incorporates Apple's Vision Pro VR headset, marking a regulatory milestone for the integration of consumer VR technology in the operating room.
The cockpit is designed to provide surgeons with immersive visualizations and hands-free control during procedures, leveraging the high-resolution display and spatial computing capabilities of the Vision Pro.
The clearance follows Stryker’s ongoing efforts to adopt advanced digital tools in surgery, and it may pave the way for broader use of similar VR platforms in clinical settings.
This writeup was produced by pharmadog from original reporting by STAT.
Original headline: “STAT+: FDA clears Stryker’s ‘surgical cockpit’ that uses Apple’s VR headset, Vision Pro”
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