Next-Generation Cardiac Robotics

Shaping the
Cathlab
of the Future

SYNCRA is a robotic catheter navigation system delivering precision cardiac intervention — radiation-free, AI-guided, and built for the cardiac surgeons of tomorrow.

SYNCRA System — Concept
SYNCRA Catheter — Concept
The Challenge

Structural Heart Disease
Demands a Better Solution

Cardiac structural disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. While minimally invasive surgery has advanced patient outcomes, critical limitations still put patients and surgeons at risk.

17.9M
Deaths per year globally from structural heart disease
~15%
Surgical mortality and complication rates with current approaches
65%
Of structural cases involve mitral valve regurgitation
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Open-Heart Surgery

  • Extensive blood loss — requiring transfusion and prolonged recovery
  • Long recovery time — weeks to months of post-operative care
  • High surgical risk for elderly or high-comorbidity patients
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Current Minimally Invasive Approach

  • No direct vision inside the heart — surgeons operate without clear visualization
  • X-ray exposure — linked to chronic occupational risks for surgical teams
  • Extensive cognitive load from interpreting fluoroscopic images in real time

The need: a safer, more accurate, and simpler alternative minimally invasive technology for cardiac surgery.

Our Solution

Introducing SYNCRA

The SYNCRA Robotic Catheter Navigation System is a breakthrough platform designed to assist trained physicians in the controlled manipulation and positioning of compatible catheters during interventional cardiac procedures.

Indicated for use in hospital catheterization laboratories and operating rooms, SYNCRA provides mechanical support and precise control of catheter movement — all under continuous physician supervision. The system does not diagnose disease, recommend therapy, or deliver energy.

Classification

Robotic catheter navigation system for trained physicians — diagnostic and interventional endovascular procedures

Indicated Settings
🏥 Hospital ❤️ Cathlab 🔬 Operating Room
Control Model

Physician-controlled at all times — mechanical support with precise, continuous operator oversight

Regulatory Target

FDA Class II · 510(k) · Breakthrough Device Designation

01

Robotic Precision

A robotic arm delivers sub-millimeter catheter positioning, eliminating hand tremor and enabling repeatable accuracy across complex cardiac anatomies.

02

Radiation-Free

Powered by transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and magnetic field tracking — zero fluoroscopic X-ray exposure for patients and the entire surgical team.

03

Embedded Intelligence

Real-time AI image interpretation, augmented reality overlays, and patient-specific procedural planning dramatically reduce cognitive burden on surgeons.

The Future

The Cathlab of the Future

SYNCRA anchors a fully integrated procedural ecosystem — from multimodality pre-operative planning to real-time augmented reality guidance and post-procedure analytics.

Patient-Side Robotic System
Patient Side

Patient-Side Robotic System

A robotic arm integrates seamlessly with ultrasound guidance at the bedside. The surgical team maintains a sterile field with no radiation exposure — making complex procedures accessible to higher-risk and older patients.

  • Robotic arm with tendon-driven soft catheter
  • TEE probe for real-time cardiac imaging
  • Magnetic field generator for instrument tracking
Surgeon Console with AR
Surgeon Side

Surgeon Console with AR Guidance

A haptic console provides intuitive force feedback combined with augmented reality visualization — giving surgeons a real-time 3D view of cardiac anatomy and live catheter position, dramatically simplifying complex navigation.

  • Haptic control console with force feedback
  • Real-time DICOM integration
  • Augmented reality 3D cardiac overlay
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Multimodality Imaging

CT, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy data fused into a single procedural view for pre-operative planning and intraoperative guidance

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Intelligent Robotic Arm

Tendon-driven flexible catheter controlled by a robotic arm with magnetic field tracking for unprecedented maneuverability inside the heart

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Augmented Reality

Surgeon-facing AR display overlays procedural anatomy in real time, closing the perception gap of traditional cathlab navigation

Value Proposition

Designed to Benefit Everyone

SYNCRA creates measurable value across the entire cardiac care ecosystem — from the patient on the table to the health system managing throughput and clinical outcomes.

01

Patients

  • X-ray-free minimally invasive procedure
  • Patient-specific procedural planning and treatment
  • Reduced procedural risk and faster recovery
02

Surgeons

  • Significantly less cognitive and physical load
  • Enabling technology for replacing open-heart procedures
  • Protection from chronic X-ray occupational hazards
03

Hospitals

  • Better patient outcomes and lower complication rates
  • Faster patient turnover and improved cathlab utilization
  • Competitive differentiation in structural heart programs
04

Strategic Partners

  • Temporal lead in competition in shaping the future of the cathlab
  • B2B platform technology with broad procedural applicability
  • Early access to a breakthrough-designated device ecosystem
Proof of Concept

Feasibility Demonstrated

Working prototypes spanning all three pillars of the SYNCRA system have been built and validated — robotic navigation, radiation-free ultrasound imaging, and augmented reality intelligence.

Robotic + Radiation-Free Prototype

A working robotic arm with TEE probe integration validated in the lab, demonstrating full catheter navigation without fluoroscopy.

Augmented Reality Interface

AR headset-based interface prototyped and tested, enabling real-time 3D visualization of catheter position within cardiac anatomy.

4 Provisional Patents Filed

IP portfolio covering robotic driver system design, catheter design & control, delivery accessories, and full system integration architecture.

Pre-Clinical Animal Study

Acute animal study completed, providing early safety and system performance data supporting regulatory pathway planning.

Patient-Side Robotic System
Patient Side Robotic arm with integrated TEE probe
Surgeon Console with AR
Surgeon Side Haptic console with augmented reality guidance
Regulatory

Clear Pathway to Market

SYNCRA follows a well-established FDA Class II regulatory pathway with strong predicate support, targeting market clearance by 2030.

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FDA Class II · 510(k)

Established predicates: Corpath GRX and Genesis RMN robotic catheter systems provide a clear 510(k) predicate pathway.

Breakthrough Device Designation

SYNCRA targets FDA Breakthrough Device Designation — a pathway for technologies offering significant clinical advantages for life-threatening conditions with no adequate existing alternatives.

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Reimbursement

Procedure category qualifies for 100% Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, enabling broad patient access from day one of commercialization.

Development Milestones

1
2027

QSR & Bench Tests

Quality system implementation, design controls, electrical safety & EMC verification

2
2028

Pre-Submission (Q-Sub)

FDA feedback session, study design agreement, and Breakthrough designation filing

3
2028–29

Animal Safety Study

Preclinical in-vivo testing to fully characterize the safety profile

4
2029

First-in-Human (FIH)

IDE study, FIH trial with short follow-up through strategic hospital partnership

5
2030

510(k) Submission & Commercialization

Prepare and submit FDA 510(k) application — targeting market clearance and initial commercialization

Market Opportunity

A Large and Growing Market

Structural heart disease affects tens of millions globally, concentrated in high-volume cardiac centers with the infrastructure and clinical volume to adopt next-generation robotics.

40M+
Patients worldwide with structural heart disease (2025)
1,090+
Medical centers as target commercial accounts
65%
Of structural cases involve mitral valve regurgitation — primary indication
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B2B Licensing Model

SYNCRA is positioned for a B2B licensing strategy — enabling rapid commercial scale through partnerships with device manufacturers and health systems, without requiring a large direct hospital sales force at launch.

Get In Touch

Ready to Shape the
Future Together?

Whether you're a clinical partner, strategic investor, or healthcare innovator — we'd love to connect and explore how SYNCRA can transform cardiac care.

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Clinical Partnerships
Collaborate on evaluation and first-in-human studies
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Strategic & Industry Partners
Licensing, co-development, and integration opportunities
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Based in Canada
Building the next generation of cardiac robotics