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FDA clears Medtronic Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system for urologic procedures

On December 3, 2025, the FDA cleared Medtronic's Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system for minimally invasive urologic surgical procedures via the 510(k) pathway. The system launched on the US market following clearance, expanding competition in the robotic surgery sector dominated by Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci.

Occurred 2025-12-03 · Hugo RAS at Dublin, Ireland · Medtronic · Dublin, Ireland · Surgical robots · Investigated by FDA

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  1. Medtronic · https://news.medtronic.com/2025-12-03-Medtronic-announces-FDA-clearance-of-Hugo-TM-robotic-assisted-surgery-system-for-urologic-surgical-procedures · 2025-12-03

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What happened in FDA clears Medtronic Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system for urologic procedures?
On December 3, 2025, the FDA cleared Medtronic's Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system for minimally invasive urologic surgical procedures via the 510(k) pathway. The system launched on the US market following clearance, expanding competition in the robotic surgery sector dominated by Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on December 3, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in FDA clears Medtronic Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system for urologic procedures?
Hugo RAS by Medtronic is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Dublin, Ireland.
Has anyone responded to FDA clears Medtronic Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system for urologic procedures?
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What is the current status of FDA clears Medtronic Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system for urologic procedures?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
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Last reviewed 2026-08-21

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