Intuitive Surgical Inc. 8-K 2-9-2006
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 
Washington, D.C. 20549  


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: February 9, 2006


INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware 
000-30713 
77-0416458 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 
Commission File Number 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 
 
950 Kifer Road 
Sunnyvale, California 94086 
(Address of Principal executive offices, including zip code) 


(408) 523-2100 
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) 


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Item 5.02.
Appointment of Principal Officer.

On February 9, 2006 Intuitive Surgical, Inc (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Dr. Gary Guthart, 40, as Chief Operating Officer effective February 7, 2006. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Press Release issued by Intuitive Surgical, Inc., dated February 9, 2006

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

   
 
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. 
   
Date:   February 9, 2006
By 
/s/    LONNIE M. SMITH 
   
Name: Lonnie M. Smith 
   
Title: President and  Chief Executive Officer 
 
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EXHIBIT INDEX

     
Exhibit No. 
  
Description 
 
Press Release issued by Intuitive Surgical, Inc., dated February 9, 2006
     
 
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