Breakaway Imaging

Breakaway Imaging was a medical technology company that developed the O-arm Imaging System, a multi-dimensional surgical imaging platform. The O-arm provides real-time 2D and 3D imaging for use in spine, orthopedic, and trauma surgeries. This technology allows surgeons to visualize the patient's anatomy in the operating room, improving the accuracy of implant placement and surgical outcomes. The company's innovations significantly advanced the field of intraoperative imaging by combining the benefits of a C-arm with the high-quality imaging of a CT scanner. In 2007, Medtronic acquired Breakaway Imaging for $215 million to integrate the O-arm into its navigation and surgical power tool offerings.