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Intuitive Surgical Gains CE Mark for Cardiac Robotics
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Fusion42 · 29 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Intuitive Surgical has gained CE mark approval for its da Vinci robot to perform adult cardiac procedures including minimally invasive coronary artery bypass. This approval positions Intuitive to compete more effectively against newer surgical robotics entrants like Medtronic and Johnson & Johnson in the cardiovascular surgery market.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Robotics, Drones & UAV, and 2 sources have reported it between 25 Sep 2026 and 29 Sep 2026.
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Cardiac surgical robotics just opened a competitive door in Europe. If you build tools for cardiac procedures, Intuitive’s CE mark suggests a fresh chance to partner or supply a leader shaking up Medtronic and Johnson & Johnson.
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2 sources · first reported 25 Sep 2026 · latest 29 Sep 2026
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