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CUVIS-spine Surgical Robot Receives Medical Device Approval in Mexico

CUREXO, a medical robotics company (CEO: Lee Jae-jun), announced on the 27th that its spine surgery robot, "CUVIS-spine," has received medical device approval from Mexico's regulatory authority, COFEPRIS.[Photo = CUREXO] CUVIS-spine Surgical Robot SystemMexico, with a population of approximately 130 million, is ranked among the world's top 10 most populous countries and is considered the second-largest medical device market in Latin America. Driven by a growing aging population and expanding healthcare infrastructure, demand for medical devices continues to increase, positioning Mexico as a strategic gateway market in the Latin American region.CUREXO plans to accelerate local sales and marketing activities for CUVIS-spine in collaboration with ARTIMEDICA, a specialized medical device company in Mexico.CUVIS-spine is a robotic system designed to enhance the precision of spinal surgeries through advanced surgical planning and precise navigation capabilities. Utilizing real-time tracking technology during procedures, the system guides accurate screw placement according to the preoperative plan while reducing radiation exposure for both patients and medical staff, thereby improving both safety and convenience. A representative from CUREXO stated, "Based on this medical device approval in Mexico, we plan to strengthen cooperation with our local partner to actively expand into the Mexican market and further broaden the supply of medical robotic systems throughout Latin America."

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CUVIS-joint. Robotic Joint Surgery Demonstration Conducted for Egyptian Medical Professionals

CUREXO conducted a robotic surgery demonstration of CUVIS-joint at its headquarters on May 19 for its Egyptian partner, OrthoHouse Egypt, and local orthopedic specialist Dr. Omar Ahmed Sabri. The demonstration was organized to introduce the technological capabilities and clinical utility of CUVIS-joint directly to key partners and medical professionals in the Middle East and Africa region. CUREXO plans to further strengthen its global user network, including in Egypt, while continuing to diversify and expand its presence in global markets.

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CUREXO, Secures Surgical Robot Supply Deal in Paraguay

• Accelerates Expansion into Latin American Market and Strengthens Global Medical Robot Supply Network CUREXO, a medical robotics company led by CEO Lee Jae-jun, announced on May 19 that it has signed a contract to supply its orthopedic surgical robot, CUVIS-joint, to Paraguay.The agreement was signed with Droguepar S.A, a medical device company in Paraguay. Through this contract, CUREXO plans to accelerate its entry into the Latin American medical robotics market.CUVIS-joint analyzes a patient's CT scans in 3D prior to surgery to establish an optimized surgical plan. During surgery, the robot arm precisely cuts bone, maximizing surgical accuracy while minimizing side effects.Last year, CUREXO supplied medical robots to Latin American countries including Brazil, laying the groundwork for expansion in the region. With the Paraguay agreement, the company intends to further strengthen its network across the Latin American market. According to the company, it also plans to expand into major regional markets such as Mexico in the future. A CUREXO official stated, "This agreement represents a meaningful achievement in expanding our presence in the Latin American market," adding, "Based on close cooperation with our local partner, we will continue to strengthen our competitiveness in the global medical robotics market."

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CUREXO Hosts Live Surgical Observation of CUVIS-joint for Taiwan and Japan Delegates

Key medical and industry representatives from Taiwan and Japan recently observed a live surgery utilizing the 'CUVIS-joint' robotic surgical system at Seoul Bumin Hospital. The visit included Dr. Tamaki from Taiwan, along with representatives from Kyocera, who attended to review the surgical workflow of CUVIS-joint in a real clinical setting. During the observation, participants examined the overall system operation process, from preoperative planning to the execution of the surgery itself. The delegates provided positive feedback on the stability, efficiency, and practical usability of the robotic-assisted surgical solution demonstrated in an actual clinical environment. CUREXO will continue to expand clinical observation programs and demonstration opportunities for global medical professionals and strategic partners as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence in the global medical robotics market.

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CUREXO Hosts Chang Gung Specialist for CUVIS-joint Demo

On May 8, Dr. Hu Chih-chien, an orthopedic specialist from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, one of Taiwan's largest and most prestigious medical institutions, visited the headquarters of CUREXO to participate in a demonstration of the 'CUVIS-joint' robotic surgical system. The visit was organized to discuss the broader adoption of robotic-assisted surgery in the Taiwanese market and to explore potential opportunities for future collaboration. Recognized as a leading healthcare institution in Taiwan, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital's engagement highlights the growing interest in advanced orthopedic robotic technologies across Asia. CUREXO will continue to strengthen collaboration with global key opinion leaders (KOLs) and medical professionals to accelerate its presence not only in Asia but also in the global medical robotics market.

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CUREXO Signs Strategic Partnership with Italian Implant Manufacturer Permedica

•  Expanding supply across Italy and North Africa•  Anticipating synergies with global implant companies through an open-platform strategy CUREXO Inc., a medical robotics specialist, announced on the 30th that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Permedica S.p.A., an Italian orthopedic medical device company, for the supply and sales of its surgical robots in Italy and Morocco. [Photo = CUREXO] Jean Cho, Head of Overseas Sales at CUREXO (left), and Federico Diego Perego, CEO of Permedica (right), pose for a commemorative photo following the signing ceremony. Under the agreement, CUREXO will supply its robotic joint replacement system, CUVIS-joint, to Italy and the broader North Africa (MENA) region through Permedica's distribution network. Founded in 1986, Permedica is an Italian orthopedic implant company that operates across multiple countries through its global sales network, offering a wide range of orthopedic medical devices. The two companies recently demonstrated robotic-assisted surgery at the Mohammed VI Foundation for Sciences and Health (FM6SS) in Morocco, showcasing the synergy between CUVIS-joint's precise bone-cutting technology and Permedica's premium implant solutions. The company noted that the successful surgical demonstration attracted strong interest from local medical professionals and stakeholders. CUVIS-joint is an open-platform robotic system for joint replacement surgery, compatible with implants from multiple manufacturers. Collaboration with Permedica's implant portfolio is expected to accelerate market expansion across Europe. A CUREXO representative stated, "Through our partnership with Permedica, we have strengthened our foundation for entering the European and North African markets. We plan to accelerate our penetration of the global medical robotics market through close collaboration with local partners." Meanwhile, CUREXO continues to expand its global footprint, having obtained U.S. FDA clearance and European CE MDR certification.

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CUVIS-joint Robotic Joint Surgery Successfully Demonstrated at Morocco's FM6SS

CUREXO has successfully conducted a robotic orthopedic surgery demonstration using its joint surgery robot, "CUVIS-joint," at The Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health (FM6SS) in Morocco.FM6SS, established by the Moroccan royal family, is a leading healthcare and education hub in Africa, encompassing large-scale hospitals, medical schools, and research facilities.The demonstration was carried out in collaboration with Permedica and FM6SS, effectively showcasing the precision of robotic surgery and the synergy with premium implants.In particular, securing a reference at one of Africa's key medical hub institutions is expected to serve as an important foundation for expanding into the Middle East and Africa (MEA) market in the future.

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CUREXO Participates in Korea–India Business Partnership Forum

•  Participation in Korea–India Business Partnership Forum… Strengthening Local Network Based on Indian Subsidiary[Photo = Curexo] Curexo CEO Jaejun Lee (left) is explaining the artificial joint surgery robot to Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Jeong-kwan Kim (right) at the Korea–India Business Forum.CUREXO, a medical robotics company (CEO Jaejun Lee), announced that it participated in the Korea–India Business Partnership Forum held in New Delhi, India, on the 21st, as part of its efforts to expand its local network and target the Indian medical robotics market. The event was organized by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) as an economic cooperation program aligned with the bilateral summit schedule between Korea and India. Various business programs, including a signing ceremony for achievements and showcases, were held for Korean companies operating in the local market. CUREXO was invited to participate in the event as a representative advanced medical device company from Korea operating in India. During the forum, CEO Jaejun Lee met with key domestic and international stakeholders, including Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Jeong-kwan Kim, and introduced the technological capabilities and global market achievements of the company's flagship product, the artificial joint surgery robot "CUVIS-joint." Since establishing its local subsidiary in India last year, CUREXO has been accelerating its entry into the local market and expanding cooperation with Indian medical institutions and partners, centered on its artificial joint surgery robot "CUVIS-joint." Jaejun Lee, CEO of CUREXO, stated, "India is one of the key markets with high growth potential in the global medical robotics sector," adding, "Through this forum, we will strengthen our local partnership network and further solidify our position in the global medical robotics market."

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CUVIS-joint Enables Successful Robotic UKA Surgery in Japan

A unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) using CUREXO's robotic joint surgery system, "CUVIS-joint," has been successfully performed in Japan.The procedure took place at Saitama Kyodo Hospital, located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, and was led by Dr. Kuwasawa and Dr. Fukushima.CUREXO plans to strengthen its collaborative network with key medical professionals in Japan and continue expanding the orthopedic robotic surgery market by accumulating clinical cases.

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CUVIS Surgical Robots Demonstrated for Brazilian Orthopedic Specialist

CUREXO conducted a demonstration at its headquarters today for Dr. Paulo César Caires de Carvalho, an orthopedic specialist from Santa Casa de Montes Claros in Brazil, featuring its robotic systems "CUVIS-joint" for joint replacement surgery and "CUVIS-spine" for spinal procedures.The session was organized to showcase the functionality and precision of the robotic systems, with a focus on knee joint replacement and spine surgery.CUREXO plans to expand collaboration opportunities with medical professionals in Latin America and continue advancing into overseas markets, including Brazil.