California-based surgical robot manufacturer sued over Florida woman’s death post-robotic surgery

Florida – Harvey Sultzer from Florida is taking legal action against Intuitive Surgical Inc., a California-based manufacturer. The lawsuit, initiated on February 6 in the Southern District of Florida, stems from the tragic loss of Sultzer’s wife, Sandra Sultzer, who succumbed to complications following colon cancer surgery in September 2021 at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. The operation was performed using the company’s advanced da Vinci robotic system, a multi-armed, remote-controlled device priced at $1.47 million.

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