FAQ's Flashcards
Differences b/w Xi and Dv5
- How do I know which one to buy
Da Vinci 5® is designed for hospitals seeking the most advanced and integrated
experience to take them from procedure to total practice. We designed da Vinci5 to help improve outcomes, increase efficiency, and provide real-time insights,
all with the goal of lowering the total cost of care
Will we continue to sell Xi
Yes, Da Vinci X/Xi will continue to be available and made more capable over time.
Will Dv5 include Hub?
Yes, Intuitive Hub will be placed on a stand alone rolling cart that can be placed anywhere in the OR
Why is Intuitive Hub a separate cart and not apart of the tower?
It is an Interim solution until Intuitive Hub gets integrated on to the Dv5 tower
Why is the new system called da Vinci 5
To highlight that this product is new and differentiated. And to state that this is the 5th generation without expressly stating that.
Why didn’t you make the system smaller?
It is built on the same foundation as Xi which set the benchmark for multiquadrant access.
Allows for a seamless transition from Xi to Dv5 for care team and instrumentation
What does AI refer to on da Vince 5
This is provided through case insights. Video is analyzed to segment the procedure and identify key events
Can the DV5 console, tower, or patient cart be used with other da Vinci systems? Can a dual console be setup b/w Xi and DV5
No, the dv5 has unique components. The standardization across the portfolio allows for a seamless transition b/w systems
A majority of X/Xi instruments will be compatible with DV5
Why does Dv5 have a different endoscope?
dV 5 uses a newly developed endoscope system controller.
dV5 has a higher data transfer capability as well as observable wavelengths for Firefly.
As well as a tip heater to reduce fogging
Does the dV5 endoscope have a finite number of lives?
No, it can be used until it no longer functions properly or becomes damaged
Are there any improvements to the optics of the dV5 endoscope compared to Xi
A tip heater to improve fogging
Can dv5 endoscope be reprocessed in the earlier stainless steel endoscope trays
No, the 400498 tray is not compatible
Is the washer/ disinfectior connector set (PN 400482) compatible with dv5 endo?
Yes - it is not available in all markets
Will the dv5 instruments be smaller?
No, continued evaluation of smaller diameter insturments are in our plan, but we have no established launch at this time
Will you have 5mm instruments available on dv5?
no, all instruments will be 8mm
Will dv5 use the same instruments as Xi?
Most Xi instruments are compatible with dv5. Exceptions include endoscope, endowrist staplers, single-site instruments, cardiac probe grasper, and the atrial retractor short grasper.
Harmonic Ace will be compatible at broad launch in 2025
Do I need new instrument/ accessories for dv5?
dv5 will offer exclusive instruments (force feedback) and will require some new accessories - specifically hex cannulas and insufflation tube sets
Why did you introduce Force Feedback after all this time?
We have been working on this for 30 years. Today’s sensor tech, has achieved the reliability and performance requirement to meet our high standards. FF will compliment visual cues
How is force feedback unique? How does it work?
Sensors near the instrument tips. Other platforms that claim haptics measure forces on the robotic arm, outside the patient, and far from the tissue.
forces at the tip are transmitted to the controllers
3 setting to choose from to have a customized experience.
What forces are being measured?
Push, Pull, and manipulation forces in three dimensions
This is achieved through a teleop loop that sends force measurements thousands of times per second
Diff b/w FFB and haptics
FFB: refers tot he physical forces that are transmitted back to the user through a device to stimulate the sensation of touch or resistance
Haptics: refers to the use of tactile feedback, such as vibrations or pressure, to stimulate the sensation of touch
*** FFB focuses on the physical forces while haptics focuses on the tactile sensations
What instruments will include FFB? Why did you choose these?
3 categories: Needle drivers, bipolar forceps/ graspers, and cold forceps/graspers
(Mega, Large, Maryland, fenestrated, cadiere, and prograsp)
We chose these to activate the highest value in common surgery: dissection, retraction, and suturing
Why no FFB on SureForm, VSE, or Syncroseal?
Prioritized on instruments that demonstrated the highest value with the most common surgical tasks.
These instruments already off built in Intelligent algo’s to aid in decision making.
Will you launch additional FFB instruments?
We are assessing how users experience FFB prior to expanding.
We will gather info to better understand where to apply the feature to future instruments
Why does FFB not include grip force?
We’ve found that the compression of tissue b/w the jaws has less clinical significance as it is not as frequently used in surgical decision-making
Will FFB be available on X/Xi/SP?
No, FFB is uniquely enabled by the advanced hardware and software features.