SS Innovations partners with medical device firm Ingemedica for distribution in Ecuador

The first SSi Mantra Surgical Robotic System to be installed at Interhospital, Guayaquil City, Ecuador

SS Innovations International has completed the first sale of its SSi Mantra Surgical Robotic System in Ecuador as it begins its sales efforts in Central and South America.

SS Innovations successfully received the Ecuadorian regulatory approvals for clinical use in May 2024. Following the approvals, ongoing efforts to bring the company’s affordable surgical robotic system to Ecuador began to solidify. Through SS Innovation’s partnership with Ingemedica Del Ecuador, the company’s distribution partner in Ecuador, the first purchase order was placed in August 2024 by Interhospital, a large multispecialty hospital in Guayaquil City, Ecuador.

Juan Pablo Rovayo, Sales and Project Manager, Ingemedica Del Ecuador, commented, “The acquisition of the SSi Mantra Robotical Surgical System by Interhospital represents a significant advancement for the healthcare system in Ecuador. The SSi Mantra, designed with the philosophy of making high-tech surgery affordable for everyone, not only places Ecuador at the forefront of modern medicine but also reinforces Interhospital's commitment to accessibility and quality in healthcare. The SSi Mantra offers numerous advantages, such as advanced surgical precision that reduces recovery times and minimises postoperative complications. This not only improves the experience and outcomes for patients but also optimises hospital resources by reducing prolonged stays and the need for additional interventions.”

SS Innovations’ President and COO, Dr Vishwa Srivastava, said, “I am confident that the surgeons at Interhospital in Ecuador will be able to utilise our technology to best serve the patients in their community, offering the highest level of surgical care at an affordable cost, making our innovative technology accessible to all in Ecuador. As we are launching in South America, representing another part of the world that has tremendous inequity of healthcare access amongst its population, this expansion serves as a potent reminder and validation of our vision and mission to address the global need for affordable and accessible world-class robotic surgery."