FDA Approves Intuitive Surgical’s (ISRG) New Vessel Sealer Tool

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) is one of the 13 Best Large Cap Stocks to Buy Right Now. On July 10, Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) reported that it has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for its latest innovation in advanced energy tools for use with its multiport da Vinci systems.

This new tool, called the Vessel Sealer Curved, is a fully wristed, advanced bipolar electrosurgical instrument that can seal, cut, grasp, and dissect tissue. This instrument is the first of Intuitive Surgical, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:ISRG) advanced energy instruments to get FDA approval for the transection of lymphatic vessels.

FDA Approves Intuitive Surgical’s (ISRG) New Vessel Sealer Tool

A medical team performing minimally invasive surgery with a da Vinci Surgical System.

Vessel Sealer Curved has a slim, curved jaw that follows the natural contours of anatomy to help improve visibility and control, especially in tight or delicate areas. It also has a mechanical blade that cuts close to the tip, making it useful for dissecting tissue.

With Vessel Sealer Curved, Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) aims to offer surgeons better precision in narrow anatomical spaces for a variety of procedures.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) is an American medical device and technology company that develops and manufactures innovative, robotic-assisted systems for physicians and hospitals to make surgery less invasive.

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