Intuitive Surgical said Monday it is expanding its direct operations in southern Europe through the acquisition of the da Vinci and Ion distribution businesses operated by ab medica, Abex, Excelencia Robótica and affiliates.
Intuitive completed the transaction, first announced in January 2025, to gain a direct presence in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Malta, San Marino and associated territories.
The purchase consisted of an upfront cash payment of about 319 million euros, subject to certain closing adjustments, Intuitive said in a securities filing before the deal was completed.
The move will allow the company to better serve customers in the region and increase access to its technology, Intuitive executives said in a statement.
The operations are integrated into Intuitive’s European commercial and marketing organization led by Dirk Barten, senior vice president and general manager. About 250 employees of the distribution business will join Intuitive.
Intuitive had an installed base of more than 470 da Vinci robotic surgery systems in Italy, Spain and Portugal as of Dec. 31, 2025. The company recently launched the Ion robotic bronchoscopy system for lung biopsies in Italy and Spain.
