Global Center of Excellence to be set up Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad-based Apex Heart Institute in Ahmedabad has purchased a CorPath GRX System, a robotic program which will be installed first time outside of the United States.

Following the purchase, Corindus Vascular Robotics, Inc.(NYSE American: CVRS), a leading developer of precision vascular robotics, said it will partner with Apex Heart Institute to develop a Global Center of Excellence to train interventional cardiologists on robotic-assisted percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI).

Mark Toland, President and Chief Executive Officer of Corindus, said “We are pleased that Apex Heart Institute has launched the first robotic program in India, successfully performing eleven PCI procedures during its first three days of use. India represents a new and developing market area for Corindus, and we are looking forward to working with Dr. Patel and the Apex Heart Institute as we introduce our precision vascular robotics to this area.”

Corindus Vascular Robotics, Inc. is a global technology leader in robotic-assisted vascular interventions. fii-news.com