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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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Three medtech companies recall and warn on infusion pumps, Nevro acquires Vyrsa 05.12.2023 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, Devember 5, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Intuitive Ventures brought in another $150 million in funding to support minimally invasive care start...

J&J makes a $400M acquisition; U.S. lawmakers want SEC probe into Elon Musk's Neuralink 01.12.2023 10:13

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 1, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Procyrion has enrolled its first patients in the investigational device exemption trial of the company...

FDA warns of thermal issues with Philips DreamStation 2 CPAP machines 30.11.2023 10:08

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, November 30. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Zilia this week won an FDA 510(k) clearance for a retinal camera. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean W...

Henry Schein has more cybersecurity disruptions, Orthofix has a new CEO 29.11.2023 11:04

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, November 29, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Scottish startup 1nhaler raised $2.5 million as it looks to advance its sustainable single-use dry po...

What’s next for Medtronic’s RDN program after FDA approval? 28.11.2023 10:15

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, November 28, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Philips this week unveiled its next-generation ultrasound systems. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and D...

3M chooses a name for the Health Care spinoff; Baxter has a Class I recall of some syringe pumps 17.11.2023 9:53

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, November 17. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Surmodics this week announced positive data for multiple drug-coated balloons. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley...

Beta Bionics earns big pharmacy benefit win for bionic pancreas; NeuroOne names new COO 16.11.2023 9:02

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, November 16, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Alcon stocks dipped on Wednesday as it released its Q3 earnings. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Dan...

Vicarious Surgical has more layoffs, Medtronic's stolen scope recall is Class I 15.11.2023 11:32

Day Zero Diagnostics and Oxford Nanopore today announced a collaboration to develop a solution for diagnosing bloodstream infections. Fast Five hosts Jim Hammerand and Sean Whooley dive into the details of the partnership. Asensus Surgical inked a manufacturing deal with Flex for services around its next-generation surgical robot platform. Listen for the details of the partnership and some other n...

ResMed restructures leadership team, Henry Schein updates on cyberattack 14.11.2023 12:41

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, November 14, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Just one week after winning FDA approval, Recor Medical reported the first commercial cases with its...

Acutus Medical is laying off more than half its workers, 3M Health Care group president is leaving 10.11.2023 7:05

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, November 10, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. BD posted mixed Q4 earnings this week that resulted in its stock falling on Thursday. Fast Five hosts...

Recor Medical wins first FDA nod for renal denervation. Is Medtronic next? 09.11.2023 10:35

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, November 9, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Xenter this week unveiled its new dual-sensor guidewire for TAVR procedures. Fast Five hosts Sean Whoo...

J&J plans to submit Ottava surgical robot for FDA IDE next year 08.11.2023 10:01

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, November 8, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discuss today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Enable Injections this week announced it added a finance veteran to its board of directors. Fast Five ho...

Cyber gang threatens to release Henry Schein data in ransomware attack 07.11.2023 7:56

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, November 7, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discuss today at MassDevice.com/podcast. HistoSonics scored a reimbursement win for its sonic beam therapy. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Se...

Avail Medsystems abruptly shuts down; Cooper Cos. buys some of Cook Medical's product lines 03.11.2023 9:25

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, November 3, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Biosense Webster this week posted positive data for its QDOT Micro ablation catheter. Fast Five hosts...

Major diabetes companies launch initiatives for Diabetes Awareness Month 02.11.2023 10:08

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, November 2, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Corin Group won an FDA clearance for its surgical robotics platform. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and...

J&J's DePuy is laying off workers, Abbott teams up with NFL player Damar Hamlin 01.11.2023 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, November 1, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. GE HealthCare posted third-quarter earnings this week. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh...

Philips CEO reportedly approved continued sale of defective sleep respiratory devices 31.10.2023 10:46

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, October 31, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Cardio Flow this week announced the first commercial cases using its Freedom Flow device and appointed...

Accuray is laying off some employees; How Abbott made accessible and affordable CGMs 27.10.2023 11:39

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, October 27, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Boston Scientific has posted Q3 financial results this week and raised its EPS guidance. Fast Five hos...

Medtronic picks Ireland for renal denervation tech manufacturing, McEvoy exits AdvaMed board 26.10.2023 9:37

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, October 26, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discuss today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Abbott this week reported positive data for its MitraClip and TriClip devices. Fast Five hosts Sean Whoo...

Ashley McEvoy is leaving J&J MedTech, 3M Health Care spinoff expected in early 2024 25.10.2023 9:36

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, October 25, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discuss today at MassDevice.com/podcast. The first commercial cases using Levita Magnetics' surgical robot were recently announced. Fast Five hos...

Medtronic wins FDA nod for extravascular defibrillator, Philips raises outlook in Q3 earnings 24.10.2023 13:13

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, October 24, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. We are back for a new episode of the Fast Five after a week-long hiatus to focus on our DeviceTalks We...

EU orders Illumina to divest Grail after 'unlawful' merger 13.10.2023 13:29

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, October 13, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Orthofix launched its OsteoCove bioactive synthetic graft. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Jim Hamm...

Boston Scientific's SCS system nabs new FDA approval, Medtech Innovator names Grand Prize winner 12.10.2023 15:56

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, October 12, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Novo Nordisk has announced that it acquired all shares of drug delivery device maker Biocorp. Fast Fiv...

Haemonetics makes a $253M acquisition, Boston Scientific to open first factory in China 11.10.2023 16:46

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, October 11, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discuss today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Hyperfine received FDA 510(k) clearance for its artificial intelligence software for improve image quali...

Precision Neuroscience's BCI wins FDA breakthrough nod 06.10.2023 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, October 6, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Nuro this week announced it achieved communication with a locked-in patient with its neurotechnology. F...