Who Owns Intuitive Surgical?
Intuitive Surgical is the corporate brand of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISRG), a publicly traded medical technology company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. Founded in 1995, the brand is synonymous with robotic-assisted surgery through its da Vinci systems and Ion platform, used in more than 3.3 million procedures in 2025. The parent generated $10.06 billion in FY2025 revenue.
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Founded
1995
Status
Publicly Traded
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Who Owns Intuitive Surgical?
- Parent Company: Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
- Ownership Type: Brand division
- Company Type: Publicly Traded
- Stock Ticker: Nasdaq: ISRG
| Brand | Parent Company | Ownership Type |
|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | Brand division |
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History of Intuitive Surgical
- Founded: 1995
- Founders: Frederic H. Moll, Robert G. Younge, John Freund
The company formed in 1995 to commercialize SRI International's robotic surgery research, work originally funded by the US Army for battlefield telepresence operations. The first da Vinci clearance came in 2000.
For two decades the brand effectively was the robotic surgery category, growing from prostatectomy through gynecology into general surgery. The da Vinci family expanded to X, Xi, single-port SP, and the fifth-generation da Vinci 5 launched in 2024.
The 2019 Ion launch added robotic bronchoscopy to the portfolio. Under CEO Dave Rosa since July 2025, the brand faces its first genuine competitive field while posting 21 percent FY2025 revenue growth.
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About Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Is Intuitive Surgical publicly traded?
Yes. It trades on Nasdaq under ticker ISRG and is in the S&P 500.
Who is the CEO of Intuitive Surgical?
Dave Rosa, who succeeded Gary Guthart in July 2025. Guthart remains Executive Chair.
What does the da Vinci system do?
It lets surgeons perform minimally invasive procedures by controlling robotic arms from a console, translating their hand movements into precise instrument motion.
How many da Vinci systems are installed?
More than 12,000 systems worldwide, with over 3.3 million procedures performed across platforms in 2025.
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What is the Ion system?
Intuitive's robotic-assisted bronchoscopy platform for minimally invasive lung biopsy.
- Founded: 1995
- Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California, USA
- Company Type: Publicly Traded
- Stock: Nasdaq: ISRG
- Revenue: $10.06 billion (FY2025)
- Employees: Approximately 15,600
Where Is Intuitive Surgical Made / Based?
- Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California, USA
Intuitive Surgical Categories & Tags
Brands Owned by Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Healthcare Pharmaceuticalsda Vinci Surgical System
Owned by Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
The flagship robotic-assisted surgical system family from Intuitive Surgical, used in more than 20 million procedures since its 2000 FDA clearance.
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Healthcare PharmaceuticalsIon Endoluminal System
Owned by Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Intuitive Surgical's robotic-assisted bronchoscopy platform for minimally invasive lung biopsy, launched in 2019 and growing rapidly since.
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Intuitive Surgical Ownership: Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +Category-defining brand synonymous with robotic surgery
- +Largest installed base and procedural evidence library
- +Strong international growth momentum
Considerations
- -New entrants challenge a long-held near-monopoly
- -Brand reputation tied to clinical outcomes and safety record
- -Hospital capital budgets constrain placement cycles
Frequently Asked Questions About Intuitive Surgical
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Competitors to Intuitive Surgical
These competing brands operate in the same categories and provide similar products or services. Compare key attributes to understand market positioning and competitive landscape.
| Brand | Parent Company | Country | Founded | Market Position | Primary Market | Gender Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Scientific | USA | 1979 | Mass market | Global | All Genders | |
| Ge Healthcare | USA | 2023 | Mass market | Global | All Genders | |
| Medtronic | USA | 2021 | Mass market | Global | All Genders | |
| Dupont | USA | 2020 | Premium | Global | All Genders | |
| Medtronic | USA | 1949 | Mass market | Global | All Genders | |
| Medtronic | USA | 2015 | Mass market | Global | All Genders |
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Healthcare PharmaceuticalsGE Imaging
Owned by GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.
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Healthcare PharmaceuticalsHugo
Owned by Medtronic plc
Medtronic's Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system for soft-tissue procedures, FDA cleared for urologic surgery in December 2025.
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Healthcare PharmaceuticalsMedtronic
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Healthcare PharmaceuticalsMicra
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Competitive Analysis
Market Positioning: Intuitive Surgical competes with 6 brands in the same categories, ranging from mass market to luxury positioning.
Geographic Distribution: Competitors are headquartered across multiple regions, indicating global competition in this market segment.
Brand Heritage: Competitor brands range from established heritage brands to newer market entrants, with founding years spanning several decades.
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Band-Aid is privately owned, unlike Intuitive Surgical which is under a publicly traded parent company.
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Owned by Kenvue
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Tylenol is privately owned, unlike Intuitive Surgical which is under a publicly traded parent company.
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Healthcare PharmaceuticalsZocdoc
Owned by Zocdoc, Inc.
Online healthcare marketplace where patients find in-network doctors and book appointments instantly, a private New York company valued at $1.8 billion.
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Privately Owned
Zocdoc is privately owned, unlike Intuitive Surgical which is under a publicly traded parent company.
Healthcare PharmaceuticalsAvaility
Owned by Availity
The largest real-time health information network in the US, owned by a consortium of major health insurers and Novo Holdings.
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Availity is privately owned, unlike Intuitive Surgical which is under a publicly traded parent company.
Healthcare PharmaceuticalsBenadryl
Owned by Kenvue
American brand of antihistamine medication used to treat allergies, itching, and cold symptoms, manufactured and marketed by Johnson & Johnson.
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Privately Owned
Benadryl is privately owned, unlike Intuitive Surgical which is under a publicly traded parent company.
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