Intuitive Strengthens Investment and Footprint in Europe

Intuitive has announced the completion of its acquisition of the da Vinci and Ion distribution business operated by ab medica, Abex, Excelencia Robótica, and their affiliates.

The completion marks the formal expansion of Intuitive’s direct operations in Europe, enabling the company to support customers in a more agile and integrated way, and bring minimally invasive care to more patients across Italy, Spain, Portugal, Malta, San Marino and associated territories.

“Today marks an important step in our commitment to expanding access to proven, safe and effective minimally invasive care to more patients across Europe,” said Intuitive chief executive officer Dave Rosa. “Our direct presence means we are better positioned to meet the needs of our customers in these geographies as we drive forward our shared goals of improving patient outcomes, improving patient and care team experience, increasing access to minimally invasive care, and lowering the total cost of care.”

The da Vinci and Ion business of ab medica, Abex, and Excelencia Robótica is now wholly owned by Intuitive, and business operations are integrated into Intuitive’s European commercial and marketing organization, led by Senior Vice President and General Manager Dirk Barten.

“Intuitive is entering a new chapter, building on more than two decades of introducing and scaling access to our technology across Southern Europe,” said Barten. “We are excited to welcome approximately 250 employees to the Intuitive team as we commence our direct operations, and together continue driving innovation in service of patients, care teams, and healthcare professionals.”

There is a combined installed base of more than 470 da Vinci surgical systems in Italy, Spain and Portugal as of December 31, 2025. The Ion endoluminal system was recently launched in Italy and Spain. 

Source: Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

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