MONTPELLIER, France & MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 3, 2026--
Precision IO Group, the parent company of NeuWave Medical and Quantum Surgical, will unveil new features for its Epione® robotic platform at the 2026 annual congress of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE) in Copenhagen, Denmark, September 5–9, on Booth D39. The updated platform will feature new AI capabilities and compatibility with one of the latest-generation angiography systems from GE HealthCare enabling greater mobility.
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Epione is an AI- and robotic-assisted percutaneous ablation platform that integrates every step of the procedure — planning, targeting, delivery, and confirmation. Epione is used to treat abdominal, chest, and musculoskeletal tumors and lesions 1, and is also available for bone consolidation procedures 2.
At CIRSE, Precision IO will introduce two new capabilities:
“Our collaboration with GE HealthCare reflects a shared commitment to innovation and to advancing the future of image-guided interventions. We are proud that the flexibility of the Epione® platform and our team’s expertise have enabled a seamless integration with the Allia™ Moveo INTERACT Touch panel, creating a more streamlined workflow that allows physicians to stay focused on what matters most: the patient,” said Kurt Azarbarzin, CEO of Precision IO Group, parent company of Quantum Surgical.
Precision IO will host hands-on sessions and demos at the GE HealthCare Booth D40 on:
In addition, Yann Le Meur, PhD, Director of Innovation & Technology at Quantum Surgical (Precision IO Group), will speak as part of the SPHAIRE Lecture series:
As part of session SPH 428 — Robotics and Human–Machine Interaction, Le Meur will present “Robotics in Interventional Oncology: The Value of Collaborative Controls.” The talk will give the interventional radiology community a perspective on how robotics and human–machine collaboration are shaping the future of interventional oncology.
About Precision IO Group
Precision IO Group is a private interventional oncology company advancing the technologies physicians use to perform minimally invasive treatment of solid tumors. The company's two operating subsidiaries — NeuWave Medical and Quantum Surgical — develop and commercialize microwave ablation systems and the Epione® robotic ablation platform, respectively.
Precision IO Group was formed in 2026 following the acquisition of NeuWave Medical from Johnson & Johnson MedTech, is backed by Ally Bridge Group, and employs more than 275 people worldwide. The company's mission is to make precision cancer care universally available, empowering physicians to treat more challenging lesions with consistent, evidence-backed solutions.
By integrating robotics, artificial intelligence, and remote-enabled interventions, Precision IO Group aims to advance the standard of care in tumor ablation.
More information: www.precisionIO.com
The new features of the Epione® robotic system include enhanced AI capabilities and compatibility with one of GE HealthCare's latest-generation angiography systems, enabling greater mobility.
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