Intuitive Timeline

Events

• 2026-10-19 - Production Milestone - Intuitive Ion passes 10,000 robotic bronchoscopies in Europe - More than 1,000 Ion systems are installed in hospitals worldwide. Physicians used Ion for more than 140,000 lung biopsies globally during 2025. The shape-sensing catheter is designed to reach peripheral lung nodules and stabilise biopsy tools. - source: pressat.co.uk
• 2026-10-12 - Demonstration - Intuitive da Vinci SP used in four-part breast surgery at MedStar Georgetown - The patient was a 50-year-old woman with early-stage breast cancer. The approach is intended for selected patients with small to moderate breast size, a healthy body weight and appropriately positioned nipples. - source: prnewswire.com
• 2026-09-19 - Product Launch - Intuitive introduces da Vinci 5 in India - Da Vinci 5 includes more than 150 design enhancements over da Vinci Xi, including Force Feedback instruments and expanded integrated workflows. The system provides 10,000 times the computing power of the previous generation to support analytics, connected… - source: tribuneindia.com
• 2026-09-08 - Contract Award - Intuitive da Vinci 5 selected in $2.96M VA delivery order - The firm-fixed-price order, 36C24726F0321, was awarded to SDV Office Systems LLC, which does business as SDV Medical. The $2,956,840 ceiling is fully obligated under parent contract 36C10G25D0013. The federal record identifies the purchased system as a da… - source: api.usaspending.gov
• 2026-03-02 - Acquisition - Intuitive acquires da Vinci and Ion distribution businesses in Southern Europe - Intuitive completed the acquisition of da Vinci and Ion distribution businesses covering Italy, Spain, Portugal, Malta, San Marino, and associated territories. The transaction expands Intuitive's direct commercial operations in Southern Europe and adds… - source: isrg.intuitive.com
• 2024-03-14 - Regulatory - FDA clears Intuitive da Vinci 5 - The system introduced optional Force Feedback instruments and a redesigned console. Intuitive described more than 150 system enhancements and expanded computing capacity. Initial U.S. availability was limited to selected customers before broader commercial… - source: isrg.intuitive.com