AXIUS® technology was developed to solve a long-standing problem in minimally invasive surgery – the lack of access to high dexterity instruments.

With limited access to robotic surgery, traditional ‘straight stick’ laparoscopy continues to be the go-to option for the majority of surgeons, making some surgical tasks highly challenging to perform.

Surgeons need an alternative.

ENTER

AXIUS Advanced Laparoscopy

Elevates traditional laparoscopy
Intuitive wristed articulation enables more complex laparoscopic tasks to be performed via MIS

Complements a robotics program
Increased access to high dexterity instruments for all procedures reduces robotic waiting times

The AXIUS 8mm Needle Driver

Commercially available in the USA

A purely mechanical, wristed laparoscopic instrument that enables complex laparoscopic suturing with robotic-like precision and dexterity across a broad range of laparoscopic procedures.

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Wristed Articulation

Universal joint allows full articulation in any direction within a small working space.

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Shaft

Compatible with standard 8mm trocars. Available in 2 working lengths depending on application.

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Multi-use

Ability to be reprocessed up to 10 times. Integrated flush ports remove need to take apart for cleaning. Sterilized by autoclave steam sterilization.

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Low Profile Frame

AXIUS symmetrical architecture minimizes instrument collisions and houses the cable-driven mechanical input controlling the precise movement of the tip.

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Unique Infinite Rotation

Continuous rotation of the device around the surgeon’s hand enables the optimal needle driving motion for precision suturing, while maintaining an ergonomic forearm position for the surgeon.

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Jaw Closure Lever

Provides high level of needle retention, with or without locking.

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Ergonomic Mechanical Input

Allows dynamic fingertip control for continuous and precise needle adjustments, with real tactile feedback. Low effort input ensures reduced tension and fatigue.

A purely mechanical, wristed laparoscopic instrument that enables complex laparoscopic suturing with robotic-like precision and dexterity across a broad range of laparoscopic procedures.

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Optimal needle driving motion at your fingertips

AXIUS® combines fingertip controlled rotation with adjustable articulation to achieve the optimal movement for suturing.

The benefits of adopting AXIUS technology

Improved Suturing Performance
Higher quality of suturing¹ ²
most appreciated

compared to traditional laparoscopic needle drivers

  • Greater needle-driving precision and control at challenging angles

  • Reduced deflection by following needle’s curve – potential to reduce tissue trauma

Improved surgeon comfort¹

compared to traditional laparoscopic needle drivers

  • Surgeons rated ergonomics better in 75% of first clinical procedures

  • Reduced forearm pronation / supination and physical fatigue

Increased surgical efficiency

compared to laparoscopic and robotic alternatives

  • Greater suturing efficiency² - 7x fewer needle adjustments required, particularly in extreme angles

  • No set-up time, resulting in quicker turnaround between procedures³

  • Surgeon remains in direct contact with the patient, allowing a quicker reaction to surgical complications³

Key Benefits
Demonstrated ease of adoption¹

  • Minimal training commitment and short learning curve

  • Easily integrated within a standard laparoscopic set-up

Sustainable, multi-use device

  • Reprocessed up to 10 times - maximum cost efficiency

  • Reducing surgical waste - no single-use components

Tactile feedback

  • Mechanical design maintains real surgeon haptics

  • Allows surgeons to feel the tension used on delicate tissues

Ordering information

The AXIUS 8mm Needle Driver is commercially available to healthcare facilities in the United States

AXIUS 8mm 
Needle Driver

Medium
Product code 8ND1M
Shaft Length 37 cm

AXIUS 8mm
 Needle Driver

Long
Product code 8ND1L
Shaft Length 43 cm

AXIUS Instrument Tray

Product code OM-1000-FD

Products in the Pipeline

At FlexDex Surgical, we are developing a full suite of AXIUS® Advanced Laparoscopy devices, which aim to simplify the most complex surgical tasks, such as precise dissection.

The full suite will allow surgeons to access a similar level of dexterity in both their robotic and non-robotic surgical procedures, enabling more procedures to be performed with a minimally invasive approach.

Register your interest for the future

More announcements coming soon…

References

  1. AXIUS Pilot Launch Data, 2023 – compared to traditional laparoscopic needle drivers

  2. FlexDex Surgical Market Assessment Study, 2021 – non-clinical comparison to traditional laparoscopic needle drivers

  3. Compared to robotics