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CIARTIC MoveRobotic C-arm

Move like never before: Discover CIARTIC Move, a new class of robotic C-arm that has the potential to address operational challenges related to intraoperative imaging and overloaded surgical teams.1


The robotic technologies effectively reduce the time1, effort, and workforce capacity needed for system positioning during procedures — and simplify moving the device between operating rooms.


A preclinical study confirmed intraoperative-imaging time savings of up to 55% in pelvic surgery, enabled by the self-driving and automation technologies of CIARTIC Move.

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Mobile C-arm machine CIARTIC Move: Move automatically – Move independently – Move effortlessly

Benefits

CIARTIC Move unburdens OR teams by automating intraoperative imaging workflows. It effectively reduces the time, effort, and workforce capacity needed to move and position the system1.

CIARTIC Move is a self-driving mobile 3D C-arm equipped with a fully motorized chassis featuring holonomic wheels that allow floating-like movements in every direction. The motorized chassis is a key enabler for automation features.

Position Assist
With Position Assist, you can easily store up to 12 procedure-specific system positions and recall them at any time. This can help accelerate your intraoperative imaging.

Park Assist
Independently park your C-arm, then bring it back to its previous position at the OR table with no manual interaction or physical effort.

ISO Assist
When you move the detector up or down, ISO Assist performs intelligent compensatory movements to keep the anatomy of interest in focus.

Time savings CIARTIC Move

CIARTIC Move already has proven its benefits  in a preclinical study1: The system enabled significant time savings for all three anatomical regions included in the study (pelvis, spine, distal radius).

Mobile C-arm machine – CIARTIC Move – Siemens Healthineers

With Smart Control, a single person can operate the system remotely. The wireless Smart Control allows you to do so even from inside the sterile field.1

Touch-sense handles allow effortless, motor-assisted movements during procedures, and make it easier to steer the system between operating rooms.

Mobile C-arm machine – CIARTIC Move – Siemens Healthineers

Benefit from precise 2D and 3D visualization of anatomical structures and metallic objects with excellent image quality.

CIARTIC Move is a self-driving mobile 3D C-arm equipped with a fully motorized chassis featuring holonomic wheels that allow floating-like movements in every direction. The motorized chassis is a key enabler for automation features.

Evidence

Imaging for multiple surgical disciplines

CIARTIC Move supports a range of surgical procedures with intraoperative 2D and 3D imaging.

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Calcaneus surgery01
Tibia surgery01
Acetabulum surgery01
Cervical spine surgery01
Lumbar spine surgery01
Open reduction and internal fixation using a modified sinus tarsi approach; fixation using a VA locking calcaneal plate, defect filling with allogenic cancellous bone

Calcaneus surgery

Open reduction and internal fixation using a modified sinus tarsi approach; fixation using a VA locking calcaneal plate, defect filling with allogenic cancellous bone.

Clinical images courtesy of BG Klinik Ludwigshafen, Germany

Open reduction and internal fixation using a modified sinus tarsi approach; fixation using a VA locking calcaneal plate, defect filling with allogenic cancellous bone
Open reduction and internal fixation with T-LCP on the dorsal tibia and fibula rod with tibiofibular set screw
Open reduction and internal fixation using the Kocher-Langenbeck approach with a low-profile plate and two additional cannulated screws
Open reduction and 3D-navigated dorsal instrumentation of C1-C3/4 with additional direct screw fixation of C2 using cannulated screws
Unstable L1 fracture (AO Spine: A3): Minimally invasive posterior stabilization with a screw-rod-system.
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Testimonials from clinical use

Discover what clinical users have to say about the self-driving mobile 3D C-arm CIARTIC Move.

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The value of automated intraoperative imaging processes for clinical workflows

Watch medical professionals share their firsthand experiences of CIARTIC Move and explain how it enhances the value of their clinical workflows.

They highlight key surgical challenges, their top priorities in the operating room, and how the features of CIARTIC Move help overcome these hurdles by accelerating and automating intraoperative imaging tasks.

Benefit from the full motorization of the self-driving mobile 3D C-arm CIARTIC Move.
Benefit from automated system positioning with the self-driving mobile 3D C-arm CIARTIC Move.
The self-driving mobile 3D C-arm CIARTIC Move is designed to save you time.
The self-driving mobile 3D C-arm CIARTIC Move can potentially improve your workflows.
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Tech Talks

Insights into the development of the most significant features of the self-driving mobile 3D C-arm CIARTIC Move.

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Fully motorized chassis with holonomic wheels

Use automated intraoperative imaging workflows and accelerate imaging times1 compared with manual mobile C-arms.

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Studies and whitepapers

Preclinical study on time savings with the self-driving mobile 3D C-arm CIARTIC Move.

Saving intraoperative imaging time with CIARTIC Move 

White paper on how orthopedic and trauma surgery benefit from the self-driving mobile 3D C-arm CIARTIC Move.

Benefits for orthopedic and trauma surgery

White paper on how spine surgery benefits from the self-driving mobile 3D C-arm CIARTIC Move.

Benefits for spine surgery

Technical Details

CIARTIC Move automates and accelerates intraoperative imaging workflows.1 Learn more about what is inside.

System specifications

Retina 3D imaging

Clinical workflow support

System control

Technical Specifications

Detector technology

CMOS flat detector

Input field (active field; full format)

30 x 30 cm (12” x 12”)

Power management

• Peak power 25 kW

• Energy Storage Unit (ESU)3

• Active cooling

Orbital movement

200°

Free space

92.4 cm (36.3“)

Technical Specifications

Scan technology

Isocentric scan technology

Projections for 3D reconstruction

100, 200, 400

3D volume for image-based registration of navigation markers

25 x 25 x 16 cm (10’’ x 10’’ x 6.3’’); resolution: 800 x 800 x 512 voxels

Scan speed

30 seconds

3D power scan option

Yes

Screw Scout

Yes2

Navigation interface

NaviLink 3D2

Technical Specifications

Operating modes

• Single Image

• Fluoroscopy

• Fluoroscopy High Level

• Subtraction / Roadmap2

• Digital Cine Mode2

DICOM 3.0 services

Yes2

Data transfer

LAN / WLAN1 / USB / DVD

Image storage

300,000 images

CARE program
(Combined Applications to Reduce Exposure)

Yes

Interface for hosting certified partner applications

OpenApps

Technical Specifications

Brakes control

Electromagnetic brakes

Table-side control

Yes2

Motorization

Yes

Laser light localizer

Yes2 (tube, flat detector, lateral; green)

Wireless footswitch

Yes2

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Learn about the benefits of CIARTIC Move

A preclinical study confirmed intraoperative-imaging time savings of up to 55% in pelvic surgery, and proved that a single person could operate the system independently from inside the sterile field.

CIARTIC Move is not available in all countries. Its future availability cannot be guaranteed. 
The statements by Siemens Healthineers’ customers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer's unique setting. Because there is no “typical” hospital or laboratory and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, samples mix, case mix, level of IT and/or automation adoption) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results.
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Proven with orthopedic trauma and spine surgeons in a cadaveric setting with 10 human specimens, compared with Cios Spin.
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