Only surgeons who have developed adequate robotic skills to perform the tasks associated with each procedure and who have received specific training in the use of the da Vinci Surgical System should use the system. Training provided by Intuitive Surgical is limited to the use of its products. This training neither includes nor replaces the necessary medical training and experience required to perform surgery.

Intuitive's role is to facilitate peer-to-peer clinical teaching. Intuitive Surgical does not teach surgery, nor does it provide or evaluate surgical credentialing. Procedure descriptions are provided by independent surgeons. Intuitive Surgical-sponsored presentations, instruction and promotional materials are intended for general information only and are not intended to substitute for formal medical training or certification.

Any demonstration during Intuitive-sponsored training or instructional material on how to use the system to perform a particular technique or procedure is not the recommendation or "certification" of Intuitive Surgical as to such technique or procedure, but rather is merely a sharing of information on how other surgeons may have used the system to perform a given technique or procedure. Clinical information and opinions expressed by training participants, including any inaccuracies or mistakes, belong to the individual. Information and opinions are not necessarily those of Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Nothing in Intuitive Surgical training curricula makes expressed or implied promises or commitments to the persons attending. This includes any promise or commitment that the trainee will be provided any specific product or technology in future or that the trainee will be certified to perform a procedure related to the curriculum.

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