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Description of the Business	12 Months Ended
Description of the Business	Dec. 31, 2023
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Description of the Business	DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (“Intuitive” or the “Company”) develops, manufactures, and markets da Vinci® surgical systems and the Ion® endoluminal system. The Company’s products and related services enable physicians and healthcare providers to improve the quality of and access to minimally invasive care. The da Vinci surgical system consists of a surgeon console or consoles, a patient-side cart, and a high-performance vision system. The Ion endoluminal system consists of a system cart, a controller, a catheter, and a vision probe. Both systems use software, instruments, and accessories.