Analysts See Threat To Intuitive Surgical From Third-Party Repair Businesses
Executive Summary
Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery system is facing a new competitor that may be harder to beat than the robotic-assisted surgery systems created by other companies. According to analysts, a growing number of hospitals will begin to use repaired da Vinci instruments supplied by third-parties, which could potentially impede the growth of Intuitive’s business.