INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The da Vinci 5 system includes numerous enhancements over the previous model
| Source: Intuitive SurgicalIntuitive Surgical Inc
yesterday said that its da Vinci 5 Surgical System has received CE mark approval for adult and pediatric use in Europe
The robot is allowed for minimally invasive endoscopic procedures across the abdominopelvic and thoracoscopic space, including urologic,
gynecologic, and general laparoscopic procedures.“At Intuitive, we’re focused on providing healthcare systems across Europe and around
the world with thoughtful innovation that solves problems today and into the future,” stated Dave Rosa, CEO of Intuitive Surgical
“After over a decade of careful development, da Vinci 5 is the most advanced and integrated platform we’ve ever created – designed to
enable better outcomes, efficiency, and insights for the future of minimally invasive care.”Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Intuitive Surgical is
a global leader in minimally invasive care and robot-assisted surgery
Its offerings include the da Vinci surgical system and the Ion endoluminal system
The company said it combines advanced systems, progressive learnings, and value-enhancing services to support the best patient outcomes
possible.da Vinci 5 designed for critical healthcare challengesda Vinci 5 is Intuitive Surgical’s latest-generation robot
The company has designed several models of the surgical system, which includes high-definition 3D vision, a magnified view, and robotic and
computer assistance.The robots use specialized instrumentation, including a miniaturized surgical camera and wristed instruments such as
scissors, scalpels, and forceps
All are designed to help with precise dissection and reconstruction deep inside the human body.Intuitive said that da Vinci 5 is its
smoothest and most precise multiport system to date
Its features more than 150 enhancements, including new surgeon controllers and vibration and tremor controls
The company said it designed da Vinci 5 to deliver:Enhanced surgical senses to support better patient outcomes, including Force
Feedback-enabled technology, the most realistic 3D da Vinci vision system to date, and an ergonomic, immersive surgeon console to support
surgeon career longevity.Operational efficiency, through greater surgeon autonomy with the integration of key components that surgeons can
control at their fingertips
The system can also streamline workflows with an easy-to-learn system, a universal user interface for care teams, and integrated dynamic
assistance to automate select tasks, said Intuitive.Actionable insights through an intelligent platform with 10,000 times more computing
power and new sensors, software, and advanced processors
This provides surgeons with more usable data to help them quantify, understand, and improve their surgical performance for patients.“We
believe that the operational efficiencies and actionable insights provided by da Vinci 5 will not only help transform surgery but also help
address critical challenges faced by healthcare systems across Europe,” said Dirk Barten, senior vice president and general manager for
Europe at Intuitive.Intuitive continues getting clearancesThe U.S
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last year granted Intuitive Surgical clearance for da Vinci 5, and the company began its commercial
this year.Surgeons have used da Vinci systems in more than 410,000 procedures in Europe last year and nearly 17 million procedures to date,
The company has been developing systems for 30 years, and its said nearly 90,000 surgeons have been trained on its systems.CE mark
represents the latest regulatory milestone for Intuitive
In May, it received FDA clearance for a new indication for its da Vinci single-port (SP) surgical robot
Clearance extended da Vinci SP’s capabilities in colorectal surgery.In June, surgeons used a da Vinci Xi system to perform what they
claimed was the first robotic heart-transplant procedure in the U.S.Also last month, Restore Robotics announced the first-in-human use of a
remanufactured da Vinci Xi robotic instrument
The company holds the only clearance from the FDA to remanufacture these instruments, which it makes available to hospitals through Encore
Medical Device Repair, its commercial partner
It led to a downgrade of Intuitive by Deutsche Bank, but BofA remained bullish.“It’s exciting that surgeons and care teams
across Europe will have their choice of the full portfolio of da Vinci systems, including da Vinci 5, giving them greater choice and
flexibility, and ultimately supporting quality care for more patients across the region,” said Barten.Editor’s note: This article was
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