- In April 2025, Intuitive announced FDA clearance and the launch of its SP SureForm 45 stapler featuring AI-driven SmartFire technology for the da Vinci SP robotic system. This advancement provides real-time tissue compression monitoring and automatic adjustments during staple firing, aiming to optimize staple line integrity and reduce tissue damage in robotic procedures
- In May 2025, Students at the University of Central Florida created an AI system, AIMS (AI for Medical Surgery), to track surgical staples during robotic procedures at Orlando Health. The AI software uses a camera feed to record and analyze staple U.S.ge in real-time, aiming to reduce waste by preventing the unnecessary opening of staple cartridges. While focused on efficiency, this highlights the increasing application of AI in the surgical environment, including staple management
- In January 2025, Industry analysis highlights a growing emphasis on integrating Artificial Intelligence into surgical staplers to enhance precision and reduce human errors during surgery, ultimately aiming for better wound closure and fewer complications
- In August 2021, News reported on the increasing use of robotic staplers equipped with advanced intelligent software to aid surgeons in complex surgeries. These systems offer enhanced control and the ability to select the most appropriate stapler based on real-time tissue analysis
- In June 2021, Intuitive Launches Robotic Stapler with Smart Fire Technology: Intuitive introduced its SureForm robotic-assisted surgical stapler equipped with SmartFire technology. This integrated software provides real-time measurements and makes automatic adjustments during staple formation and tissue transection, aiming to optimize staple line consistency and prevent tissue damage across varying tissue thicknesses. The ability for surgeons to control the stapler from the robotic console enhances autonomy during procedures
