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Epione

Built by Quantum Surgical · France

Updated Jul 2026·methodology
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The Epione is a Surgical / Medical robot developed by Quantum Surgical (France), launched 2017. Key specifications: procedures percutaneous_ablation, liver_ablation, lung_ablation, dof / arm 6, imaging compat. MRI, CT, fda year true.

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Commercial maturity20%25/100
Deployment footprint18%65/100
Proven track record12%unknown
Spec completeness12%100/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%45/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%unknown
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown
Market momentum2%unknown

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Overview

liver tumor ablation robot, image-guided, CE marked 2021

Flagship features

  • **Key differentiator**: Democratizes percutaneous ablation, enabling treatment of previously inoperable tumors (size, shape, location)
  • **Notable customer deployments**: Gustave Roussy, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Baptist Health South Florida, Rush University, Leeds Teaching Hospitals
  • **Patient impact**: Over 1,500 patients treated worldwide; ~20% of cases at Institut Paoli-Calmettes would have been impossible without Epione
  • **Awards/Partnerships**: Co-founded by Bertin Nahum (serial surgical robot innovator); part of €23.9M EU PrecisionOnco project; acquired NeuWave Medical, Inc
  • **Regulatory coverage**: CE mark (abdomen, chest, MSK); FDA 510(k) (abdominal). Taiwan market authorization obtained
  • **Company info**: Founded 2017, 130+ employees, HQ in Montpellier, France, office in Miami, FL, USA

Buyer decision signals

Deployments

2 known operators across 2 countries

Mayo Clinic, Hospices Civils de Lyon (HCL)

Viability

est. 2017

Acquired NeuWave Medical

Price

Research platform

Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price

Specifications

Category: Surgical / Medical
Procedures
percutaneous_ablation, liver_ablation, lung_ablation
DOF / arm
6
Imaging compat.
MRI, CT
FDA year
true
CE mark year
true
Pricing model
purchase
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
2017

Detailed specifications

Other3
Sub Category
robotic-assisted_percutaneous_ablation
Company Country
FR
Additional Information
- **Key differentiator**: Democratizes percutaneous ablation, enabling treatment of previously inoperable tumors (size, shape, location). - **Notable customer deployments**: Gustave Roussy, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Baptist Health South Florida, Rush University, Leeds Teaching Hospitals. - **Patient impact**: Over 1,500 patients treated worldwide; ~20% of cases at Institut Paoli-Calmettes would have been impossible without Epione. - **Awards/Partnerships**: Co-founded by Bertin Nahum (serial surgical robot innovator); part of €23.9M EU PrecisionOnco project; acquired NeuWave Medical, Inc. - **Regulatory coverage**: CE mark (abdomen, chest, MSK); FDA 510(k) (abdominal). Taiwan market authorization obtained. - **Company info**: Founded 2017, 130+ employees, HQ in Montpellier, France, office in Miami, FL, USA. - **Financing**: Not publicly disclosed on page. - **Limitations**: Not specified on page; but procedure types are limited to percutaneous ablation (not general surgery).

Who runs it· deployment evidence

2 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.

Verified — maker-confirmedReported — in a public source, not maker-confirmed

Company milestones

  • Feb 2026AcquisitionAcquired NeuWave Medical
  • Sep 2025LaunchExpanded CE mark for bone tumors and lesions
  • Jan 2023DeploymentFirst U.S. patient treated with Epione at Mayo Clinic
  • Nov 2022DeploymentSecond Epione installation at Hospices Civils de Lyon
  • Mar 2022LaunchFDA clearance for Epione in the United States
  • Sep 2021FundingFirst financing round completed
  • 2017MilestoneCompany founded

More videos

Epione Overview Video

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Témoignage patient traité avec Epione® à Baptist Health Miami (USA)

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Minimally Invasive Robotic-Assisted Ablation Technology Epione® Transforms a Cancer Patient’s Life

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Quantum Surgical's Epione featured on French TV.

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Epione 95th clinical case at IGR

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Epione Video Product 3D

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Epione?
The Epione is developed by Quantum Surgical, based in France.
What type of robot is the Epione?
The Epione is a Surgical / Medical robot made by Quantum Surgical.
How much does the Epione cost?
Pricing for the Epione is not publicly listed — contact Quantum Surgical for a quote.
When was the Epione launched?
The Epione was launched in 2017.
What are the key specifications of the Epione?
Key specifications of the Epione: procedures percutaneous_ablation, liver_ablation, lung_ablation, dof / arm 6, imaging compat. MRI, CT, fda year true, ce mark year true.

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