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Intuitive Surgical completes acquisition of European distributors, expands direct ops in 5 countries
INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC
- Acquisition closed March 1, 2026, of da Vinci and Ion distribution business from ab medica, Abex, Excelencia Robótica.
- Direct operations begin in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Malta, and San Marino.
- Approximately 250 employees join Intuitive's European team.
- Combined installed base >470 da Vinci surgical systems in those countries as of Dec 31, 2025.
- Ion endoluminal system launched in Italy and Spain.