Intuitive (Nasdaq: ISRG) recently announced that it has surpassed 10 million robotic-assisted surgical procedures performed on its da Vinci systems. The milestone is another reminder of the leadership position Intuitive has carved out in the robotic surgery space since the first FDA clearance for a da Vinci system in 2000. “Surgeon use of da Vinci […]
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Intuitive wins FDA clearance for robotic stapler
Intuitive (NSDQ:ISRG) announced today that it received FDA clearance for its SureForm stapler and reloads for use in surgery. Sunnyvale, California–based Intuitive said the fully wristed, 8 mm SureForm 30 curved-tip stapler and reloads (gray, white and blue) are for use in general, thoracic, gynecologic, urologic and pediatric surgery. It aims to help surgeons better […]
European approval ‘a big deal’ as Medtronic moves forward with Hugo surgical robot
There’s excitement at Medtronic after the Hugo robotic surgery platform hit a major regulatory milestone. In 2012, Covidien formed an incubator called “Project Einstein,” focusing on combining robotic technology, data and analytics. What could they create? About nine years later, the product that emerged from Project Einstein made a significant step forward when the Hugo […]
Intuitive Surgical highlights supply chain risk, addresses Medtronic’s Hugo launch
Intuitive Surgical executives today said delays and price increases are working their way through the medtech supply chain, likely resulting in higher production costs in the months ahead and the potential for delayed development and regulatory activity. “I don’t think I can say it’s getting better. it’s a difficult situation and will continue for some […]
Intuitive Surgical names new C-suite leaders, reports Street-beating Q3
Intuitive Surgical (NSDQ:ISRG) today announced changes in the ranks of its senior leadership as the surgical robotics maker released Q3 results that exceeded expectations. Sunnyvale, California-based Intuitive launched two new functional organizations — Strategy and Growth, and Global Business Services — and named leaders who will take over effective Jan. 1. Get the full story […]
Intuitive responds to FDA alert on robot-assisted mastectomies
The FDA is warning patients and health care providers that some clinical studies using robotically-assisted surgical devices for mastectomies may not have the proper regulatory supervision. The FDA said it is “aware of allegations that clinical studies are being conducted using RAS devices to perform mastectomies for the prevention or treatment of cancer without the […]
Intuitive Surgical to invest $500M in Georgia campus
Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) will spend more than $500 million to expand its Peachtree Corners campus northeast of Atlanta, according to Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp’s office. The Sunnyvale, Calif.–based robotic surgery systems company — the dominant player in the space — has had a presence in Georgia for a decade. The plan is to […]
MedTech 100 roundup: Return to normal after last week’s spike
After rising more than 31 points to heights never before reached, the medtech industry returned to normal this past week. MassDevice‘s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — finished last week (July 23) at 115.54 points, a total that, had it not been for the previous week, would […]
Intuitive Surgical dips despite Street-beating Q2
Intuitive Surgical (NSDQ:ISRG) shares hit a small skid this morning on second-quarter results that topped the consensus forecast. The Sunnyvale, Calif.–based robotic surgery company posted profits of $517.2 million, or $4.25 per share, on sales of $1.5 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2021, multiplying its bottom line by nearly seven times on […]
What medtech’s top executives learned from their dads
For better or worse, parents including dads play a major role in who we become. With Father’s Day approaching in the U.S., MassDevice and MDO reached out to some of medtech’s top executives to ask what they learned from their dads. Go to our sister site Medical Design & Outsourcing to read what they said.
MedTech 100 roundup: New heights reached again
One week after recording its all-time best performance, the medtech industry again topped itself, storming even further ahead. MassDevice‘s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — has been on the rise since April began, with last week’s mark of 112.25 (April 16) representing an all-time best, topping the […]