Monteris Medical
Minnetonka, MinnesotaFounded 1999
- Epilepsy
Monteris Medical develops minimally invasive neurosurgical technology for patients with brain tumors, radiation necrosis, and drug-resistant epilepsy. Its NeuroBlate® System uses laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) and real-time visualization to support image-guided treatment.
- Founded
- 1999
- Employees
- 101–250
reccy insights
Monteris Medical’s visible milestones in 2026 combine financing, board changes and clinical evidence. On March 12, the company announced a $28 million Series E led by Birchview Fund and InnovaHealth Partners, alongside $35 million in debt financing from Trinity Capital. The financing announcement also described the addition of Mayank Taneja of OSF Ventures and Alex Marcantonio of Madryn Asset Management to the board. In March, a company-announced study reported that NeuroBlate® laser ablation may enhance immunotherapy response and improve overall survival for patients with recurrent high-grade brain tumors; the findings should be understood as reported study results, not a guarantee of treatment outcomes. On August 19, Monteris announced publication of a study covering 787 brain tumor patients treated with NeuroBlate® laser interstitial thermal therapy. Together, these developments point to an emphasis on financing growth, strengthening board oversight and building clinical evidence around minimally invasive brain procedures. A reported October 2025 collaboration with Symphony Robotics would extend this strategy toward robotic assistance, although its associated press reference does not clearly substantiate that announcement.
Written by reccy's AI from company sites, press and funding records · updated Oct 2026
What makes Monteris Medical distinct
- 01More than 20 years of focused work on technology for neurological diseases.
- 02NeuroBlate® is designed for brain tumors, radiation necrosis and drug-resistant epilepsy.
- 03Combines minimally invasive treatment with MRI-guided imaging and real-time visualization.
- 04Emphasizes clinical evidence and published research around its treatment approach.
- 05Maintains a mission-led focus on patient care in neurological disease.
Technology & products3
- NeuroBlate® System
A robotic, MRI-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy system for minimally invasive ablation of brain tumors, radiation necrosis and epileptic brain tissue in adult and pediatric patients.
- Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) for Brain Disorders
A minimally invasive, image-guided treatment approach using focused laser heat to ablate targeted brain lesions or epileptic tissue, typically through a small cranial opening.
- Clinical Research and Investigator-Initiated Research Support
Clinical evidence generation and research support for NeuroBlate® LITT, including prospective multicenter studies, post-market research, randomized trials and investigator-initiated projects.
Recent updates3
- Mar 12, 2026Team change
Monteris Medical added OSF Ventures executive Mayank Taneja and Madryn Asset Management managing director Alex Marcantonio to its board of directors, expanding board leadership alongside the new financing.
prnewswire.com - Oct 1, 2025Partnership
Monteris Medical formed a strategic collaboration with Symphony Robotics in October 2025 to integrate robotics into MRI-guided brain ablation procedures, enhancing surgical precision.
einpresswire.com - May 1, 2024Product launch
Monteris Medical released the NeuroBlate NB3 FullFire 1.6mm laser probe for use with its robotic-assisted NeuroBlate system.
globenewswire.com
In the Cortex
- Monteris Medical Secures $28 Million in Growth Equitymonteris.com · Mar 12, 2026
About Monteris Medical
- Products
- NeuroBlate® System, Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) for Brain Disorders, Clinical Research and Investigator-Initiated Research Support
- Leadership
- James Reinstein, Non Executive Member of the Board of DirectorsMarty Emerson, President and CEOMark Torchia, FounderRichard Tyc, Vice President, Technology and Advanced Development
- Focus areas
- Medical devices, neurosurgery, laser ablation, laser interstitial thermal therapy, brain tumors, epilepsy, minimally invasive surgery, clinical evidence
- Headquarters
- Minnetonka, Minnesota
- Founded
- 1999
- Employees
- 101–250