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The incident is recorded as occurring on July 22, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

Incident · Regulatory action

FDA clears J&J Ottava surgical robot for US launch following de novo submission

Johnson & Johnson received FDA clearance for its Ottava surgical robot for US launch, following a de novo submission in January 2026 and successful FORTE clinical study results in bariatric surgery. Ottava incorporates four robotic arms into a standard-size surgical table and targets general surgery procedures in the upper abdomen.

Occurred 2026-07-22 · Johnson and Johnson MedTech · Investigated by FDA

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FirstWord HealthTech · https://firstwordhealthtech.com/story/7767634 · 2026-07-22

Status history

Active · 2026-07-23 · agent:recon

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What happened in FDA clears J&J Ottava surgical robot for US launch following de novo submission?: Johnson & Johnson received FDA clearance for its Ottava surgical robot for US launch, following a de novo submission in January 2026 and successful FORTE clinical study results in bariatric surgery. Ottava incorporates four robotic arms into a standard-size surgical table and targets general surgery procedures in the upper abdomen.
When did this incident occur?: The incident is recorded as occurring on July 22, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
Who was involved in FDA clears J&J Ottava surgical robot for US launch following de novo submission?: The incident is recorded as involving Johnson and Johnson MedTech on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.
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What is the current status of FDA clears J&J Ottava surgical robot for US launch following de novo submission?: This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.

Methodology: Unreviewed · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-23

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Last reviewed 2026-07-23

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