Joric Oude Vrielink, founder of Syntric Medical, presented the technology at Health~Holland Global Investor Forum 2026. Watch his pitch to learn more about the company's approach to image-guided interventions.

Improving needle placement in image-guided procedures

CT-guided interventions are widely used to diagnose and treat conditions including cancer. However, positioning a needle can be challenging when the target is small, close to critical structures or moves as the patient breathes. Differences between the CT images and the patient's actual anatomy can make it more difficult to reach the intended target.

In biopsies, a needle that misses the target can result in a false-negative diagnosis. In tumour ablation, incorrect needle positioning can contribute to incomplete treatment and subsequent recurrence. These challenges highlight the importance of reliable guidance during minimally invasive procedures.

A robotic approach to CT-guided interventions

Syntric Medical's patented platform is designed to position instruments within a CT scanner using real-time image guidance. The system aims to help clinicians navigate towards their target and check the position of the needle during the procedure.

Rather than being limited to one specific intervention, the platform is being developed for multiple applications, including lung biopsies and ablation procedures involving the liver and kidneys. Its integration of robotics and medical imaging is intended to support procedures involving moving or difficult-to-reach targets.

Designed for clinical integration

Alongside positioning precision, Syntric Medical emphasises integration into the hospital environment. The company aims to make needle placement more straightforward and procedure times more consistent, regardless of the complexity of the navigation or the radiologist's experience.

The platform is being developed with the clinical workflow in mind, with the goal of supporting safe procedures while allowing the technology to fit into existing hospital practice. Further clinical evaluation will be needed to establish its performance and potential impact on patient care.

Pitch at Global Investor Forum

Syntric Medical presented its technology at the Health~Holland Global Investor Forum 2026, an event connecting innovative life sciences and healthcare companies with investors and industry stakeholders.

The next edition of the Health~Holland Global Investor Forum takes place on 10 March 2027 in Utrecht, the Netherlands, alongside Innovation for Health on 11 March.

Interested in pitching your company? Book your pitching slot via the Global Investor Forum website.