Johnson & Johnson MedTech (NYSE: JNJ) announced the launch of its FDA-cleared Dualto energy system, a surgical solution integrating multiple energy modalities for both open and minimally invasive surgery. The company also plans to integrate the system with its Ottava surgical robot in the future.
Dualto is designed to work with the Polyphonic Fleet software application for device management and will be showcased at the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Global Surgical Conference & Expo in Boston next month. The system offers the flexibility to power monopolar, bipolar, ultrasonic, and advanced bipolar instruments, including Harmonic and Enseal devices.
With its modular design, Dualto occupies nearly half the footprint of separate generators. Johnson & Johnson MedTech highlights that Dualto is the first and only surgical energy system available in a dual configuration, enabling two surgeons to simultaneously use energy from one unit during complex procedures.
“The Dualto energy system represents a significant advancement in human-centric design, delivering a fully connected solution that simplifies surgical energy and enhances efficiencies in the OR,” said Hani Abouhalka, company group chair, Surgery, Johnson & Johnson MedTech. “Johnson & Johnson MedTech has been a trusted partner in surgery for over a century, and we are leveraging clinical insights to tailor the design of our technologies to meet the needs of surgeons and clinical teams. Dualto supports a more flexible and digitally connected OR ecosystem for the future of surgical care.”
Dualto utilizes proprietary adaptive tissue technology to improve the performance of the Harmonic and Enseal devices. This technology responds to changing tissue conditions, regulating energy delivery for improved temperature management and providing user signals for more precision. The company anticipates that Dualto’s streamlined setup will minimize stress for surgeons and clinical teams. The system prioritizes usability with an intuitive touchscreen interface, real-time feedback, and streamlined workflows that offer faster setup and adjustments via custom settings.
Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s Polyphonic Fleet software helps hospitals manage their equipment. The app can inform the status of Dualto for software upgrades and routine maintenance. The company plans for Dualto and Polyphonic Fleet to be available in select markets “soon.” Ottava remains under development.
“Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s Polyphonic ecosystem will enable new experiences across our portfolio of medical devices, robotics, and software solutions,” said Shan Jegatheeswaran, VP, Digital, Johnson & Johnson MedTech. “Dualto combines advanced energy technology with Polyphonic Fleet’s ecosystem to provide remote support. We are excited to empower healthcare teams with capabilities for more connected OR devices.”
