Hansen Medical

Hansen Medical, Inc. specializes in the development, manufacture, and sale of medical robotics aimed at enhancing the positioning, manipulation, and control of catheters and catheter-based technologies. The company offers the Sensei systems and Artisan Control Catheters, which are used in electrophysiology procedures to improve catheter navigation and control. Additionally, Hansen Medical provides the CoHesion 3D Visualization Module, a software tool that enhances physicians' ability to visualize catheter placement in three dimensions. Another key product is the Magellan Robotic System, which facilitates remote navigation and vessel cannulation using a telescoping, robotically steerable catheter. The company markets and supports its products through a combination of direct sales, distributors, and sales representatives. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Hansen Medical operates as a subsidiary of Auris Surgical Robotics, Inc. since July 2016.

Fred Moll, M.D

Founder, Hansen Medical and Intuitive Surgical

2 past transactions

AorTx

Acquisition in 2007
AorTx, Inc. develops device solutions for percutaneous replacement of the aortic valve in the United States. Its devices cover the procedural solution for heart valve therapy from the implant to delivery and deployment of the valve. AorTx, Inc. was formerly known as CardiacMD, Inc. The company is based in Redwood City, California. As of November 15, 2007, AorTx, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Hansen Medical, Inc.

EndoVia Medical

Acquisition in 2005
EndoVia Medical is a developer of physician-guided robotic systems for minimally invasive surgery. It develops the Laprotek system, a robotic instrument system for minimally invasive surgeries including general surgery, urology, gynecology, and bariatric surgery, and the ViaCath system, a user interface, and instrument control platform, that allows the surgeon to manipulate catheter instruments deep inside the patient.
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