Event

Intuitive acquires da Vinci and Ion distribution businesses in Southern Europe

Mar 2, 2026 · Acquisition · Intuitive · Surgical

  • 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 approximately 250 employees to its regional commercial and marketing organization.
  • Intuitive said the acquired markets had a combined installed base of more than 470 da Vinci systems as of December 31, 2025, while Ion had recently launched in Italy and Spain.

Develops robotic-assisted surgical and minimally invasive care systems used across hospitals and clinical environments. Its product portfolio centers on the da Vinci surgical system and the Ion endoluminal system, supported by instruments, software, and service infrastructure.

Company
Intuitive
Segment
Surgical
Event type
Acquisition
Geography
Sunnyvale · United States