05:07 PM EDT, 03/14/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Intuitive (ISRG) late Thursday said its next-generation robotic surgical system given 510(k) clearance by the US Food and Drug Administration for its da Vinci 5 multiport robotic system.

The new da Vinci 5 systems includes more than 150 enhancements from its predecessor devices, including improved accuracy and precision, 3D display and image processing and first-of-its-kind "force-sensing" tools.

Intuitive is expecting da Vinci 5 will be first available for a handful of US customers who collaborated with the company during its development, providing additional data about the new device ahead of a wider release.

Intuitive shares were 3% higher in after-hours activity.

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