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Zap Surgical

ZAP Surgical is the maker of the ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery platform, a self-shielded, cobalt-free radiosurgery system.

Last updated September 1, 2026

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Overview

ZAP Surgical is a company focused on making stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) more accessible. It was founded by John R. Adler, Jr., MD. The company's flagship product is the ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery platform, which is self-shielded and uses linear accelerator technology instead of cobalt.

History

ZAP Surgical was founded by John R. Adler, Jr., MD. The company developed the ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery platform, which is described as the first new dedicated radiosurgery platform in nearly half a century.

Products and positioning

  • ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery platform

    A self-shielded radiosurgery system that eliminates the need for radiation bunkers and uses linear accelerator technology instead of cobalt.

Controversies

  • 2021

    PTAB rules Elekta patent claims invalid

    The Patent Trial and Appeal Board ruled in ZAP Surgical's favor on March 30, 2021, finding Elekta's patent claims invalid in a dispute involving ZAP Surgical's ZAP-X platform.

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