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EXHIBIT A
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
The undersigned hereby agree that the statement on Schedule
13G with respect to the Common Stock of Intuitive Surgical, Inc., dated as of
September 29, 2000, is, and any amendments thereto (including amendments on
Schedule 13D) signed by each of the undersigned shall be, filed on behalf of
each of us pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-1(f)
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Date: September 29, 2000 INVESTOR (GUERNSEY) LIMITED
By: /S/ WAYNE TALLOWIN
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Name: Wayne Tallowin
Title: Director "A"
By: /S/ MARC HOLLANDER
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Name: Marc Hollander
Title: Director "B"
Date: September 29, 2000 INVESTOR AB
By: /S/ MARC HOLLANDER
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Name: Marc Hollander
Title: Chief Executive Officer
