Episode 22
Buying, Selling, and Refurbishing Surgical Robots with R2 Surgical
Aired On: August 6, 2024
Hosted By
Tom Shrader, Ryan Koleda, and Jordan Killam of R2 Surgical join our host Michael Roberts to discuss their business model of buying, selling, and refurbishing surgical robotics and equipment. You’ll learn more about how their process works, the types of customers they serve, and how this type of business fits into the overall landscape of the medtech industry.
In this Episode
- 00:04:40 Comprehensive Support and Services for Surgical Robots
- 00:12:16 Sustainability and Reducing Medical Waste in Surgical Robotics
- 00:18:30 Expanding Offerings and Affordable Solutions for Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Quotes From This Episode
Honestly, what we’re seeing in hospitals in the United States, as far as the interest in secondhand robots and support, it’s the same thing we’re seeing in other countries. I don’t really see much of a difference. The need for affordable surgical robotics is ubiquitous throughout the world. And that and that’s where we come where we come in.
Tom Schrader
If these machines are well-maintained, they can last. And for example, the da Vinci SI is a really hearty, sturdy robot. I mean, even more so, I think, than its newer sisters. And so that’s one thing. And then obviously, instruments. Instruments are, if no one’s using the instruments, if there are still lives left on them, they should be used too. An alarming amount of medical waste is created each year, especially in the US. And we don’t believe that the latest and greatest is always the best option.
Jordan Killam
We’re very careful in how we make sure that what we’ve given them is something that they can sustain and make sense for them, especially from a budget perspective, but also from a perspective of helping our clients help as many patients as possible. It’s a big pillar of our company to be able to make sure that what we’re giving is going to work for a long time.
Ryan Koleda
