FDA-cleared remanufactured robotic instruments

Every instrument
deserves a second life.

AEVM Surgical collects, remanufactures, and returns your da Vinci® robotic instruments — cleared to the same standard as new, backed by warranty, and delivered at a fraction of the price.

$3,200
List price of a single new robotic instrument
10 uses
Then the chip locks the instrument out — for good
~50%
Typical savings on a remanufactured instrument
100%
Of collected instruments diverted from waste
$0B+
projected global robotic-surgery market by 2035
A rising tide

Robotic surgery is one of the fastest-growing fields in medicine — expanding around 15% a year. Every new system that goes into service means more instruments in use, and more savings and waste for AEVM to recover.

Industry projection; estimates range roughly $50–70B by 2035 depending on source.

The problem

Perfectly good instruments, thrown away.

Every robotic instrument carries a chip that locks it out after a set number of procedures — often just ten. After that, a mechanically sound instrument becomes waste, and your hospital buys another at full price. Across a busy surgical program, that's hundreds of thousands of dollars a year going into the sharps bin, and a mounting pile of devices that never needed to be discarded.

How it works

A closed loop — not a one-way cost.

AEVM turns your spent instruments back into working ones, through an FDA-cleared remanufacturing chain. You start collecting at no cost, and the savings begin the moment the first instrument comes back.

01

Collect

We supply collection containers and gather your locked-out instruments on a schedule that fits your OR. No disruption, no upfront cost.

02

Remanufacture

Each instrument is restored and re-tested under FDA 510(k) clearance, then backed by a manufacturer-of-record warranty.

03

Return

Cleared instruments come back substantially equivalent to new — ready for the OR at a significantly lower price than original.

04

Repeat

The cycle continues with every procedure, compounding cost savings and waste reduction across your entire program.

The standard

Held to the same bar as new.

Remanufacturing is not informal repair. Before any instrument returns to your OR, it moves through a controlled, FDA-cleared process with a documented check at every stage — and it only ships if it performs like new.

Visual inspection

Every surface, joint, and cutting edge is examined for wear or damage before the instrument advances a single step.

Functional testing

Articulation, grip, and full range of motion are exercised to confirm the instrument moves exactly as it was designed to.

Electrical verification

Energy-delivery instruments are checked for safe, accurate electrical behavior across their operating range.

Quality-control sign-off

Nothing leaves the line until it clears a final, documented review against the cleared specification.

The economics

Equivalent to new. Far below new.

A remanufactured instrument performs to the same cleared standard as the original — at a price that frees real budget back to patient care.

New / OEM
$3,200
per instrument · 10 uses
  • Full list price, every replacement
  • Locks out, then discarded
  • Adds to medical waste
AEVM remanufactured
~$1,920
per instrument · 10 uses · warrantied
  • Up to ~$1,280 saved per instrument
  • FDA-cleared, equivalent to new
  • Diverted from the waste stream

Pricing shown for illustration using published list pricing; your savings depend on instrument mix and volume.

Robotic surgeries per year 800

Drag to your program's size — your total da Vinci procedures in a year. That's the only number we need.

Shows your potential savings from switching the instruments that are eligible for remanufacturing. Assumes about 1.5 eligible instruments per surgery, each near $3,200 new and locked out after 10 uses. An estimate — we build a precise analysis for your facility.

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Sustainability

Turn surgical waste into a circular system.

Every instrument AEVM puts back into service is one fewer device in a landfill and one less unit manufactured from raw materials. Studies suggest remanufacturing a medical instrument can cut its carbon footprint by up to roughly half compared with building a new one. We give your team the documentation to report that impact — diverted devices, avoided waste, and dollars returned — so your sustainability goals and your budget move in the same direction.

↓ Waste
Devices diverted from disposal
↑ Lifespan
More cycles from every instrument
Why AEVM

A partner, not just a supplier.

Cleared to standard

Instruments are remanufactured under FDA 510(k) clearance and validated to perform equivalently to new.

Warranty-backed

Every returned instrument carries a manufacturer-of-record warranty — the same assurance your team expects.

Local and responsive

As your dedicated regional partner, AEVM handles collection, logistics, and support on the ground, not from a call center.

Transparent reporting

Clear, ongoing reporting on savings captured and waste avoided — ready for finance and sustainability reviews.

About

Built to make renewal the easy choice.

AEVM Surgical exists for one reason: hospitals throw away working robotic instruments because, until recently, there was no cleared way to keep them in service. We close that gap.

We're a dedicated regional partner in the remanufactured-instrument supply chain. We handle the part that matters most to your team — the relationship, the collection, and the day-to-day support — while every instrument is restored and re-tested under FDA 510(k) clearance and returned with a manufacturer-of-record warranty.

The result is simple: lower instrument spend, less surgical waste, and a partner who is local, responsive, and accountable to your program.

FAQ

Questions hospitals ask.

Are remanufactured instruments FDA-cleared?+
Yes. The instruments are remanufactured under FDA 510(k) clearance and validated to perform equivalently to a new instrument. Remanufacturing is a regulated process — it is not informal repair.
Are they as safe and reliable as new?+
Each instrument is fully restored, electrically and functionally re-tested, and backed by a manufacturer-of-record warranty. It returns to your OR cleared to the same standard you expect from a new unit.
What does it cost to get started?+
Nothing to begin. Collection is free — we provide the containers and handle pickup and transport. Your savings start when remanufactured instruments come back at a significantly lower price than new.
Which systems and instruments are covered?+
We focus on da Vinci Xi, X, and 5 instruments. The specific cleared instrument list grows over time as new clearances are granted, and we'll always confirm current coverage for your program.
Is AEVM affiliated with Intuitive Surgical?+
No. AEVM Surgical is an independent company. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Intuitive Surgical. da Vinci® and EndoWrist® are their registered trademarks.
How does collection actually work day to day?+
We set up collection containers in your facility, gather instruments on a schedule that fits your OR, manage the chain of custody and transport, and give you clear reporting on savings captured and waste avoided.
Become a partner

Bring the loop to your hospital.

Tell us about your robotic program and we'll show you what AEVM can return — in budget and in waste avoided — within your first year.

Schedule a consultation

Or reach us directly at aevmsurgical@gmail.com