Levita Magnetics


Levita Magnetics is a pioneering medical device company based in Silicon Valley, dedicated to advancing minimally invasive surgery through innovative magnetic surgical platforms. Founded by Dr. Alberto Rodriguez-Navarro, the company developed the first Magnetic Surgery® platform and launched the MARS® Platform in 2023, aiming to improve surgical outcomes and patient care worldwide.

Industries

biotechnology
cosmetics
health-care
medical-device

Nr. of Employees

small (1-50)


Patents

Grasper with magnetically-controlled positioning

US-12329402-B2

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One-operator surgical system and methods of use

US-12262971-B2

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Directable traction systems and methods

US-12185962-B2

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Laparoscopic graspers and systems therefor

US-12171433-B2

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Grasper with magnetically-controlled positioning

US-11751965-B2

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Laparoscopic graspers and systems therefor

US-11730476-B2

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Products

Magnetically assisted robotic surgical platform

A console-free surgical system that combines magnetic organ retraction with surgeon-controlled robotic arms to support minimally invasive abdominal procedures and reduce the number of incisions required.


Services

On-site installation of surgical systems and hands-on training for surgical teams to adopt magnetically assisted and robotic-assisted laparoscopic workflows.

Regulatory submission experience and quality system implementation for medical devices, including preparation for 510(k) clearances and compliance with CE requirements.

Expertise Areas

  • Magnetically assisted surgery
  • Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery
  • Robotic surgical systems
  • Clinical trial management and clinical evidence generation
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Key Technologies

  • Magnetic organ retraction
  • Magnetic positioning systems
  • Magnetically assisted robotic platforms
  • Shaftless magnetic graspers
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News & Updates

Levita Magnetics celebrates the deployment of its MARS surgical system at a North Texas hospital, marking the first implementation in a private institution. The system, an FDA-approved platform, uses magnetic technology to reduce incisions and improve visualization in high-volume abdominal surgeries.

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for the use of Levita's Magnetic Surgical System with the MARS® system in bariatric and hiatal hernia repair procedures, expanding clinical use of Dynamic Magnetic Positioning™ technology for liver retraction, especially in complex cases with fewer incisions.

Levita Magnetics announced the international launch of its MARS surgical system at Hospital Luis Tisne in Santiago, Chile, marking a milestone in global minimally invasive surgery. The system was used for procedures including gallbladder removals and bariatric surgeries, performed by Dr. Julio Jimenez.

Levita Magnetics received FDA clearance for its MARS™ surgical platform, a minimally invasive system that combines magnets and machinery to reduce incisions and enhance surgical control, benefiting patients, surgeons, and hospitals.

Levita Magnetics was recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Health for 2017, highlighting its leadership in Magnetic Surgery technology and its impact on minimally invasive procedures.

Levita Magnetics announced a breakthrough in surgical technology with the first clinical case combining Magnetic Surgery®, machines, and Meta Quest 3 AR technology, enhancing visualization and precision in surgery.

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