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Edison Histotripsy System at Cleveland Clinic

Robotic, image-guided focused ultrasound (histotripsy) platform that mechanically destroys and liquefies targeted tumors non-invasively without incisions. Uses a robotic arm to deliver focused ultrasound energy. First and only histotripsy platform cleared for clinical use globally.

Edison Histotripsy System by HistoSonics · Catalog entry · 1 source · not yet field-verified · Surgical robots

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Cleveland Clinic treated initial patients suffering from liver tumors using the Edison histotripsy system in the same week as URMC's first treatment (December 2023). Led by Dr. C.H. David Kwon. Three patients treated initially.

Safety record

No incidents on record for Edison Histotripsy System at Cleveland Clinic.

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Trust tier
Catalog entry · 1 source · not yet field-verifiedhow tiers work →
Last updated
2026-08-09
Model
Edison Histotripsy System
Company
HistoSonics
Location
Cleveland Clinic
Status
operational
First seen
2023-12-01
ID
ff82e5a0-8955-41ed-a713-2a8984df979f

Timeline

  1. Dec 2023
    First recorded
    Edison Histotripsy System first documented operating at Cleveland Clinic.
  2. Aug 2026
    Current status: operational, reviewed
    Latest recorded state. New status transitions append here as the deployment-status recorder produces them.

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Operates worldwide

Edison Histotripsy System is deployed globally rather than at a single verified site, so there is no map pin.

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Sources (1)

  1. https://histosonics.com/worlds-first-patients-treated-with-novel-edison-histotripsy-system/
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-09

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: commercial

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: surgical

Sources by quality tier

1
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Unclassified source

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Common questions

What is the Edison Histotripsy System deployment at Cleveland Clinic?
Edison Histotripsy System, built by HistoSonics, is recorded as a deployment at Cleveland Clinic on the DEPLOY registry. HistoSonics operates the deployment directly.
Who operates Edison Histotripsy System at Cleveland Clinic?
HistoSonics, the manufacturer of Edison Histotripsy System, operates this deployment directly. This is a maker-deploys-its-own-product arrangement rather than a customer pilot.
When did the Edison Histotripsy System deployment at Cleveland Clinic go live?
The deployment is recorded as starting December 1, 2023 on the DEPLOY registry. Earlier activity may exist but is not yet sourced.
Have there been incidents at the Edison Histotripsy System deployment at Cleveland Clinic?
No active incidents affecting this deployment are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Absence of recorded incidents is not a guarantee no incident occurred; DEPLOY records only sourced incidents and suppresses retracted ones.

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