The verified answer
As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Restore Robotics: 1 model, 1 active incident. 3 sources back the record.
CategorySurgical robots
Overview
Restore Robotics is a medical device company that remanufactures Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Xi robotic surgical instruments, providing FDA-cleared lower-cost alternatives to OEM instruments through its Remanufactured da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Instruments. Based in Panama City Beach, Florida with a remanufacturing facility in Henderson, Nevada, the company holds multiple FDA 510(k) clearances and works with over 300 U.S. hospitals through its distribution partnership with Encore Medical Device Repair. Intuitive Surgical has granted contractual approval for Restore Robotics to remanufacture any EndoWrist instrument covered by an FDA 510(k) clearance.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- 1 incident on file
Key facts
Product
FDA clearances
CEO
Model
Intuitive Surgical approval
Category
COO
Distribution partner
Hospitals served
HQ
Data & sources
News coverage
1
Web sources
2
3 sources backing this record.View all →
Models (1)
View all models →Restore Robotics on the deployment map
View the global mapRestore Robotics has no verified deployments on the DEPLOY registry yet. Explore the deployment map by place and type.
No verified deployments for Restore Robotics on the DEPLOY record yet. Track Restore Robotics to know the moment the first one is verified.
Relationships
Current leadership (2)
- Clif Parker CEOsecondary-verified
- Kevin May COOsecondary-verified
Safety record
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Incidents affecting Restore Robotics (1)
- Restore Robotics receives FDA 510(k) clearance for two additional da Vinci Xi robotic surgical instruments2026-03-31 · Regulatory action
Includes incidents linked directly to this company, to its models, or to deployments of its models or under its operation. Retracted incidents are excluded from this view but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Recent coverage
Restore Robotics in third-party press
Restore Robotics cleared to remanufacture 2 more da Vinci Xi instruments
Restore Robotics Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Two Additional da Vinci Xi Robotic Instruments
Restore Robotics Surpasses 300 Hospitals in Robotic Instrument Recycling and Remanufacturing Program
Peer companies
- Brainlab2 models
- EndoQuest Robotics2 models
- Intuitive Surgical2 models
- LEM Surgical2 models
- MicroPort MedBot2 models
- Neocis2 models
Partnerships (1)
- Restore Robotics x Encore Medical Device Repair with Encore Medical Device Repairdistribution
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdAug 18, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Incident recordedMar 31, 2026
Restore Robotics receives FDA 510(k) clearance for two additional da Vinci Xi robotic...
Sources (3)
- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/restore-robotics-receives-fda-510k-clearance-for-two-additional-da-vinci-xi-robotic-instruments-302729165.html · 2026-03-31
- https://www.medtechdive.com/news/restore-robotics-fda-510k-clearance-remanufacture-intuitive-surgical-da-vinci-instruments/816611/ · 2026-04-01
- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/restore-robotics-surpasses-300-hospitals-in-robotic-instrument-recycling-and-remanufacturing-program-302583572.html · 2025-10-14
Common questions
What is Restore Robotics?
What does Restore Robotics make?
Who competes with Restore Robotics?
Who is the CEO of Restore Robotics?
Where is Restore Robotics headquartered?
Where does Restore Robotics operate robots?
Is Restore Robotics a top robotics company?
Are there any incidents involving Restore Robotics?
Is Restore Robotics safe?
Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-18
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-08-18
Sources by quality tier
- 2
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
- 1
- secondary-trade-publication
- Trade publication
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Restore Robotics.Peer companies
- Brainlab2 models
- EndoQuest Robotics2 models
- Intuitive Surgical2 models
- LEM Surgical2 models
- MicroPort MedBot2 models
- Neocis2 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Restore Robotics from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Restore Robotics cleared to remanufacture 2 more da Vinci Xi instruments
Restore Robotics received FDA 510(k) clearance to remanufacture two additional Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Xi instruments (permanent cautery hook and spatula), bringing its total…
Restore Robotics Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Two Additional da Vinci Xi Robotic Instruments
Restore Robotics announced FDA 510(k) clearances (K252926) for remanufacturing two additional da Vinci Xi robotic surgical instruments, expanding its portfolio to four cleared…
Restore Robotics Surpasses 300 Hospitals in Robotic Instrument Recycling and Remanufacturing Program
Restore Robotics announced that more than 300 U.S. hospitals and surgery centers have joined its FDA-cleared da Vinci Xi robotic instrument recycling and remanufacturing program,…
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/restore-robotics.md
- RSS feed: /companies/restore-robotics/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/e65b91a5-9904-44f0-aec2-89660734c07c
- Revision history: /companies/restore-robotics/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Brainlab2 models
- EndoQuest Robotics2 models
- Intuitive Surgical2 models
- LEM Surgical2 models
- MicroPort MedBot2 models
- Neocis2 models
Video
KUKA partner, Restoration Robotics, is on a mission to improve the lives of people suffering from hair loss. With the precision, flexibility and safety provided by KUKA's LBR Med robot, Restoration Robotics has taken ano
We Found & Restored a GIANT Optimus Prime Robot (Deep Sea Discovery to Full Power) Welcome to Machines Revival is your relaxing destination for AI-enhanced car
Backup and Restore the image files FANUC ROBOT
The Future of Robotics is Here GIANT Optimus Prime RESTORED to Full Power (Deep Sea Discovery) A 45-foot GIANT Optimus Prime was hidden under the ocean—buried i
A pair of 19-year-old innovators from Portugal has developed a new all-terrain reforestation robot designed to plant trees in wildfire-damaged areas that are to
Reality vs attention
Restore Robotics draws attention at the 52nd percentile but verifies reality at the insufficient-data level among surgical robots.
Analysis
Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Aug 19, 2026