Strong Revenue Growth
Revenue growth was 21% year-over-year, driven by solid procedure performance and capital placements.
Procedure and System Utilization Increases
Da Vinci procedure growth in the quarter was 17%, with regional performance highlights in India, Korea, and distribution markets. System utilization for multiport platforms grew 2% year-over-year, with SP and Ion increasing by 30% and 8% respectively.
New Product Launches and Clearances
Da Vinci 5 is in broad launch in the U.S. and received clearances in Europe and Japan. The vessel sealer curved received 510(k) clearance, and procedures for tracheal bronchoplasty were also cleared.
SP and Ion Segment Growth
SP procedure growth was strong at 88% year-over-year, with significant growth in Korea. Ion procedures grew 52% to approximately 35,000 in the quarter.
Strong Financial Performance
Pro forma operating margin was 39% and pro forma earnings per share increased by 23%.