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Fast Five Medtech News Podcast

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Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up to date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology with the top five news stories to get your day started. Subscribe and join us every weekday for your daily medtech news roundup.

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BioSig announces layoffs as part of cost-cutting effort 31.01.2024 10:37

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, January 31, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Virtual Incision has sent its mini surgical robot to space. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Wh...

Philips discontinues certain CPAP products after recalls; Globus Medical lays off workers 30.01.2024 10:59

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, January 30, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. RenovoRX closed a $6.1 million private placement. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh disc...

Abbott wins FDA nod for world's smallest rechargeable DBS system 26.01.2024 8:38

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, January 26, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Siemens Healthineers won FDA clearance for its Syngo Virtual Cockpit technology. Fast Five hosts Danie...

Intuitive seeks FDA clearance for next-gen Da Vinci 5 25.01.2024 9:28

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, January 25, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Olympus has completed the acquisition of GI stent maker Taewoong Medical. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley...

Samsung could join Apple in non-invasive glucose monitor battle 24.01.2024 12:24

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, January 24, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Cognito Therapeutics has enrolled its first patients in a sensory neurostim biomarker study. Fast Five...

FDA grants breakthrough nod for Pi-Cardia leaflet modification device for TAVR 23.01.2024 9:20

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, January 23, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. The first international procedures were performed with Activ Surgical's visualization technology. Fast...

Abbott hits pulsed field ablation milestone, Medtronic has positive spinal cord stimulation data 19.01.2024 10:09

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, January 19, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Onward began a study of its neurostimulation technology for addressing post-spinal cord injury hemodyn...

FDA clears DermaSensor skin cancer detection system; FDA warns on Exactech shoulder system packaging 18.01.2024 10:39

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, January 18, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Clarius won CE mark approval for its handheld full-body ultrasound technology. Fast Five hosts Sean Wh...

Apple might pull pulse oximetry from watches; 3M names a Medical Solutions president 17.01.2024 8:31

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, January 17, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. The FDA has cleared ClearPoint Neuro's stereotactic guidance system. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and...

Nevro is laying off workers; InBrain Neuroelectronics wants to 'revolutionize' BCI 12.01.2024 11:26

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, January 12, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Dental robotics company Neocis raised $20 million for its dental robot. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh...

Shockwave Medical plans for growth with 2-3 product launches each year; 3M wins $34.2M contract 11.01.2024 11:53

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, January 11, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Cala Health recently announced positive essential tremor treatment data. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirs...

Medtronic wants to prioritize restoring earnings power; Insulet has a Class I recall 10.01.2024 12:49

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, January 10, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Orthofix appointed a new CFO as Massimo Caliafiore took over as CEO. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh an...

Boston Scientific to buy Axonics, LivaNova winds down one of its business units 09.01.2024 11:19

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, January 8, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. The FDA cleared Butterfly Network's next-generation handheld ultrasound technology. Fast Five hosts Sea...

The most impactful medtech headlines of 2023 28.12.2023 16:19

Today's episode is a roundup of some of the most impactful medtech headlines of 2023. We had a handful of news stories this year that caught our attention. Join Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh as they discuss the following: Layoffs – Medtech has shown some resilience in the present economic environment. Some major medical device companies released positive earnings this year. Howev...

Former Stimwave CEO defrauded investors out of $41M; Philips recalls MRI system due to explosions 22.12.2023 10:44

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, December 22, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Insulet has applauded guidance from NICE on hybrid closed loop insulin delivery systems. Fast Five ho...

Olympus scopes in Class I recall could cause burns; BioTelemetry settles false claims allegations 21.12.2023 9:47

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, December 21, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Pulse Biosciences announced the first human use of its pulsed-field ablation catheter. Fast Five host...

Illumina to divest Grail following FTC ruling; Medtronic has a Class I recall 20.12.2023 10:54

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, December 20, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Merit Medical's founder and CEO announced plans to retire in 2025. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and D...

ZimVie sells off spine business; Apple stops U.S. sales of smartwatches amid Masimo patent spat 19.12.2023 11:33

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, December 19, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Luma Vision has raised $22 million for its 4D cardiac imaging and navigation technology. Fast Five ho...

Medtronic's pulsed-field ablation wins FDA approval 15.12.2023 9:48

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, December 15, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. HeartBeam this week unveiled an artificial intelligence program for cardiac insights. Fast Five hosts...

Integra LifeSciences to buy J&J's Acclarent; Ashley McEvoy takes board role at consumer goods giant 14.12.2023 10:32

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, December 14, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Ekso Bionics announced it earned a Medicare win for its exoskeleton technology this week. Fast Five h...

ResMed wins patent spat with NYU, Haemonetics closes $255M OpSens buy 13.12.2023 8:46

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, December 13, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Cognito Therapeutics reported non-invasive neuromod data for treating Alzheimers this week. Fast Five...

AdvaMed picks a new board chair and forms medical imaging division 12.12.2023 11:30

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, December 12, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. NeuroOne this week received FDA clearance for its neuro ablation technology. Fast Five hosts Sean Who...

Edwards to spin off critical care unit, Medtronic terminates deal to acquire EOFlow 08.12.2023 10:06

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, Dec. 8, 2023. Check out the show notes at massdevice.com/podcast. Beta Bionics became the second company in as many days to launch an automated insulin pump with the Dexcom G7 CGM. Fast Five hosts Jim Hammerand and S...

Tandem integrates Dexcom G7 into insulin pumps, Medtronic wins CE mark for neurostim tech 07.12.2023 9:14

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, Dec. 7, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Merit Medical upsized a private placement to $650 million and could bring in as much as $725 million from...

J&J MedTech says new products will fuel growth; FDA clears Exactech ankle surgery navigation 06.12.2023 9:56

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, December 6, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Rockley Photonics has begun sampling its biosensing wearable. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean...