Innovating Energy Surgical Instruments with an Academic Approach

Chris Hu, founder, chairman, and CEO of Saints Sages Surgical, recently shared the company’s progress and future ambitions in an exclusive interview with Forbes China. He highlighted that Saints Sages Surgical is focused on continuous hardware innovation, alongside enhancing surgical precision through iterative updates to intelligent algorithms. These advancements aim to improve tissue cutting efficiency, ensure rapid hemostasis, and minimize surgical risks. Chris emphasized that true technological innovation takes time and accumulated experience, with pushing product performance boundaries and addressing design redundancies being pivotal for global expansion. Equally important, he noted, is the thorough consideration of product engineering and building strong commercial advantages.

Respecting Fear, Fearless Respect: Saints Sages Surgical's Journey in Energy Surgical Innovation

From the very beginning, Saints Sages Surgical established the resolve of "Respecting Fear, Fearless Respect." After seven years of dedicated effort, this innovative medical device company specializing in energy surgery has delivered significant results. 

Technological Innovations

Saints Sages Surgical has developed a portable integrated ultrasonic scalpel, revolutionizing surgical precision and efficiency. Through strategic partnerships with top-tier hospitals like Ruijin Hospital in Shanghai, Peking University First Hospital, and University Malaya Medical Centre, we have implemented various industry-academia-research programs to advance medical technology.

Commercial Success

Our products are now used in hundreds of top-tier hospitals across various specialties, including:

• Gastrointestinal Surgery

• Hepatobiliary Surgery

• Breast and thyroid Surgery

• Urology

• Thoracic Surgery

• Gynecology

Saints Sages Surgical is committed to promoting minimally invasive energy surgery in China and beyond.

Chris Hu's Vision for Independent Innovation

Chris Hu, the founder of Saints Sages Surgical, is deeply influenced by German engineering rigor and approaches product development with an academic attitude. He emphasizes that independent innovation in China's medical device industry is crucial for success on the global stage.

Chris Hu's background includes:

• PhD in Science (summa cum laude) from Essen University

• Extensive experience in cell biology and tissue dynamics

• Leadership in R&D for global medical device companies

He is determined to break new ground in the field of energy surgical instruments, focusing on intelligent control systems that ensure surgical efficiency, precision, and safety.

The Future of Intelligent Energy Surgical Instruments

Energy surgical instruments have evolved since their inception in the 1920s, playing a crucial role in minimally invasive surgery. As the global market for these devices continues to grow, Saints Sages Surgical is exploring intelligent control technologies that will further enhance surgical outcomes.

In recent years, the SA01 SAS series ultrasonic scalpel has undergone multiple iterations, bringing significant improvements in:

• Real-Time Tissue Effect (RTTE) Technology

• Cutting speed (17% faster than competitors)

• Vascular burst pressure (49% higher than international standards)

By integrating advanced chip algorithms and tissue recognition technology, Saints Sages Surgical aims to lead the industry in the next generation of intelligent surgical tools.

Overcoming Challenges and Driving Innovation

Saints Sages Surgical has successfully developed its SanAgile (SA01) Ultrasonic Cutting and Hemostatic Knife System, which has been widely adopted across China. In 2022, we launched the SA10 SASD Portable Ultrasonic Scalpel, an innovative solution that addresses clinical pain points and transforms surgery for many doctors.

Chris Hu often remarks that innovation is a systematic process—each product undergoes rigorous testing before release, ensuring that it meets both domestic and international standards. He believes that good products are designed, and Saints Sages Surgical is dedicated to balancing core technology, engineering, and mass production for long-term success.

Strategic Collaborations and Future Growth

Chris Hu understands that in a competitive industry, companies with diverse capabilities in energy surgical instruments hold a significant advantage. Saints Sages Surgical is now forming strategic partnerships with leading surgical robot and laparoscopic manufacturers to integrate our products with cutting-edge surgical platforms.

Chris Hu envisions a future where energy instruments become the most powerful tool on the surgical robotics platform, driving both clinical excellence and technological breakthroughs.

Commitment to Social Responsibility

As The whole world's medical device industry continues to expand, Saints Sages Surgical remains committed to fulfilling its social responsibility. We actively participate in national procurement initiatives, ensuring that our products help alleviate the financial burden on hospitals and patients.

By "Respecting Life and Facing Challenges Fearlessly," Saints Sages Surgical is committed to advancing energy surgical innovation and providing high-quality medical solutions for healthcare professionals worldwide.