Venus Concept ARTAS iX Hair Restoration

Description

ARTAS IX

The ARTAS iX is an FDA-cleared, AI-driven robotic platform designed for hair restoration. Manufactured by Venus Concept, it is the only system to automate follicle harvesting, site creation, and implantation in one unit.

Indications for Use

• Harvesting Hair Follicles: Intended for harvesting follicles from the scalp of men diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (male pattern hair loss).
• Patient Requirements: Specifically indicated for patients with black or brown straight hair.
• Procedural Assistance: Intended to assist physicians in identifying and extracting follicular units, creating recipient sites, and implanting the harvested follicles.

Core Capabilities

• The ARTAS iX uses artificial intelligence and high-definition imaging to perform the three major stages of a hair transplant:
• Intelligent Harvesting: A multi-camera stereoscopic vision system with 44-micron resolution scans the scalp 60 times per second to identify and select the most viable hair follicles for extraction.
• Site Creation: It digitally maps the scalp and uses proprietary algorithms to create recipient sites that avoid damaging existing healthy hair while ensuring a natural growth pattern.
• Robotic Implantation: The system can simultaneously create sites and implant follicles, maintaining consistent depth and angle for optimal results.

Patient Benefits

• No Linear Scar: Because it extracts individual units, it eliminates the long linear scar associated with traditional strip (FUT) surgery.
• Precision: AI removes human fatigue and error, ensuring the 1,000th graft is as high-quality as the first.
• Faster Recovery: Most patients can resume normal activities within a few days.

Manufacturer Technical Notes

• AI & Machine Vision: The system uses proprietary AI and a high-definition stereoscopic vision system with 44-micron resolution to analyze follicles 60 times per second.
• Robotic Arm: A 7-axis KUKA LBR Med robotic arm provides 0.1mm repeatability for high-dexterity movements.
• Hardware Precision: It features a 7-axis KUKA LBR Med robotic arm with 0.1mm repeatability for high dexterity during surgery.
• Ultra Punch Technology: Utilizes a multi-faceted tip with a variable coring speed algorithm to minimize trauma to the follicular structure.
• Procedural Speed: The 2023 version (iXi generation) provides up to 25% faster procedures compared to prior models, reaching implantation speeds of up to 1,000 grafts per hour.
• Tensioner System: Features an upgraded “XTensioner” harvest kit designed to simplify follicle harvesting and reduce the need for cleaning reusable parts between sessions.
• Compliance: The device is classified as a Class II medical device, evaluated for biocompatibility under ISO 10993-1, and complies with EN 60601-1 safety standards

SPECIFICATIONS

• Harvesting Mechanism: Uses a sharp-blunt dual-punch system with a 7-axis KUKA LBR Med robotic arm for 0.1mm repeatability.
• Vision System: Multi-camera stereoscopic vision with 44-micron resolution, capable of analyzing follicles 60 times per second.
• Procedural Speed: Capable of harvesting and simultaneously creating sites at a rate of approximately 500 to 700 grafts per hour.
• Implantation: Physician-assisted robotic implantation using 25-graft cartridges.

Physical & Technical Data

• Dimensions: Length: 34″ | Width: 23″ | Height: 59″.
• Weight: 400 lbs (181.4 kg).
• Electrical: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15A.
• Connectivity: Ethernet enabled for remote diagnostics.
• Patient Positioning: Integrated chair-to-table system allows for a “one-room” procedure where the patient does not need to move
• between harvesting and implantation.

Key Technology in the iX Model

• AI Algorithms: Continuously monitors follicle position, angle, and orientation, automatically adjusting for patient movement during the procedure.
• ARTAS Hair Studio: A 3D pre-operative planning tool that allows surgeons to design a customized hairline and simulate results for the patient.
• Ultra Punch: A proprietary multi-faceted tip designed to minimize follicle trauma during the harvesting phase.