Novare Surgical Systems

Novare Surgical Systems was a medical technology company specializing in the development of next-generation minimally invasive surgical instruments. The company's flagship product line, RealHand High Dexterity Instruments, featured a proprietary linkage technology that provided surgeons with seven degrees of freedom, mimicking the movement of the human hand and wrist during laparoscopic procedures. These instruments were designed to overcome the limitations of traditional rigid laparoscopic tools, enabling more complex maneuvers in tight anatomical spaces. In 2011, the company's assets and intellectual property were acquired by Teleflex, integrating Novare's advanced articulating technology into Teleflex's surgical portfolio. The technology remains a significant contribution to the field of hand-held robotic-like surgical tools.