CMR Surgical met two milestones in one day.
The company announced the completion of the 15,000th procedure with its Versius robotic platform, and that it has raised $165m.
Minute Insight: 15,000 Surgeries And More Funding For CMR Surgical
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The UK-based company has just raised $165m support the ongoing commercialization of the Versius robotic platform.
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