BRAINTREE, Mass., Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microbot Medical Inc. (Nasdaq: MBOT), developer of the innovative LIBERTY® Endovascular Robotic Surgical System, today announced that following the recent positive results of its pivotal GLP Pre-Clinical Study, and to support its anticipated IDE submission to commence its first in human clinical trial, the Company added a US- based Clinical Research Associate (CRA). The CRA will join the already established clinical team in the USA, led by Dr. Juan Diaz-Cartelle, the Company’s Chief Medical Officer.
"Following the successful completion of our pivotal GLP pre-clinical trial, and as we are in the final stage of submitting our IDE, having an in house CRA is a key piece for establishing the right infrastructure for clinical trial execution" said Dr. Diaz-Cartelle, Chief Medical Officer.
About Microbot Medical
Microbot Medical Inc. (NASDAQ: MBOT) is a pre-clinical medical device company that specializes in transformational micro-robotic technologies, with the goals of improving clinical outcomes for patients and increasing accessibility through the natural and artificial lumens within the human body.
The LIBERTY Endovascular Robotic Surgical System aims to improve the way surgical robotics are being used in endovascular procedures today, by eliminating the need for large, cumbersome, and expensive capital equipment, while reducing radiation exposure and physician strain. The Company believes the LIBERTY Endovascular Robotic Surgical System’s remote operation has the potential to be the first system to democratize endovascular interventional procedures.
Further information about Microbot Medical is available at http://www.microbotmedical.com.
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Investor Contact:
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