FDA Clears Intuitive's Curved Vessel Sealer Device for Surgical Robots
Jul 11,2025
Intuitive Surgical Vessel Sealer Curved Instrument The Vessel Sealer Curved instrument is designed for da Vinci multiport surgical robots.
Intuitive Surgical announced today that the FDA has cleared the latest advanced energy instrumentation for its da Vinci systems.
The leader in surgical robotics has developed the Vessel Sealer Curved instrumentation for use with its multiport robotic systems. This fully wristed, advanced bipolar electrosurgical instrument is engineered to seal, cut, grasp, and dissect tissue. The company states that this marks the first FDA clearance for its advanced energy instruments in the transection of lymphatic vessels.
Intuitive notes that the Vessel Sealer Curved offers enhanced multifunctionality and precision. Its slim, curved jaw conforms to the natural contours of the anatomy, which helps improve visibility and control, particularly in tight spaces and around critical structures. The instrument is equipped with a mechanical blade that cuts closer to the tip, providing versatility as a dissector.
The FDA has cleared the instrumentation for grasping and blunt dissection of tissue. It has also given the green light for bipolar coagulation and mechanical transection of blood vessels (veins and arteries) up to 7mm in diameter, lymphatic vessels, and tissue bundles that fit within its jaws. Intuitive clarified that the clearance does not cover tubal sterilization or coagulation procedures for sterilization purposes.
"Iman Jeddi, SVP and GM of da Vinci platforms & product operations, said, 'We designed the Vessel Sealer Curved to provide surgeons with greater precision in narrow anatomical spaces. By combining the trusted performance of the Vessel Sealer Extend with a slimmer, curved jaw profile, we are assisting surgeons in working more efficiently and confidently across a wide range of procedures.'"
This represents another positive development for Intuitive. The da Vinci 5, Intuitive's latest-generation robot, received FDA clearance last year and obtained the CE mark last week. The company initiated its commercial rollout in the U.S. this year. In May, Intuitive also secured FDA clearance for a new indication for its da Vinci single port (SP) system.
