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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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Medtronic says some defective video laryngoscopes were stolen and offered for sale illegally 05.10.2023 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, October 5, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Surgical robotics are in the news again today. This time, Microsure announced it raised $40 million to...

Private equity firm reportedly in talks to buy Medtronic business units 04.10.2023 10:16

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 4, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Akura Medical this week announced that it raised $35 million for its thrombectomy system. Fast Five hos...

Cordis acquires MedAlliance for more than $1B, SmileDirectClub files Chapter 11 03.10.2023 9:59

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, October 3, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. The FDA this week approved Enable Injections' wearable injector. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danie...

Abbott says GLP-1s could boost CGM use, new report claims Philips withheld CPAP problems from FDA 29.09.2023 10:16

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, September 29, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discuss today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Inspira is set to unveil its new line of cardio-pulmonary bypass devices soon. Fast Five hosts Sean Wh...

Edwards Lifesciences facing antitrust scrutiny in Europe, NIH chooses Boston as ARPA-H Catalyst Hub 28.09.2023 10:00

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, September 28, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. QT Medical this week announced it raised $12 million in a Series B funding round. Fast Five hosts Se...

ZimVie wins FDA IDE for Mobi-C study, Moon Surgical's first U.S. clinical cases with surgical robot 27.09.2023 11:48

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, September 27, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discuss today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Senseonics this week announced it completed a 365-day CGM study cohort. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley a...

Enovis makes a $840M acquisition, Vicarious Surgical faces NYSE delisting 26.09.2023 8:49

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, September 26, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discuss today at MassDevice.com/podcast. A new study has backed Attune Medical's esophagus-protecting device. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and...

Hologic, Bayer partnering for mammography imaging, Medtronic wins CE mark for next-gen CGM 22.09.2023 9:17

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, September 22, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discuss today at MassDevice.com/podcast. There are more funding raises in the news this week. The first one is from MedTrace, which raised $19...

Boston Scientific targets M&A to reach ‘next level’, EU sees potential antitrust activity in medtech 21.09.2023 12:23

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, September 21, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discuss today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Today's news covers Orthofix's launch of its new fixation system and the first cases with the device w...

Boston Scientific makes a $850M acquisition, InBrain Neuroelectronics wins FDA breakthrough nod 20.09.2023 10:20

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, September 20, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Virtual Incision this week added $30 million in funding for its miniaturized surgical robot. Fast Fi...

Motif Neurotech implants first mini brain pacemaker, Gates Foundation backs GEHC AI-based ultrasound 19.09.2023 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, September 19, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discuss today at MassDevice.com/podcast. JenaValve recently announced that a Johnson & Johnson veteran is joining its board of directors. Fast...

Johnson & Johnson retires 136-year old logo, Abbott recalls some IPGs 15.09.2023 10:29

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, September 15, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discuss today at MassDevice.com/podcast. GE HealthCare is entering another collaboration, this time with the Mayo Clinic for medical imaging an...

Akili reduces workforce by 40% as it looks to move to non-prescription model 14.09.2023 9:39

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, September 14, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discuss today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Aurora Spine this week launched its SiLO TFX MIS sacroiliac joint fixation system. Fast Five hosts Sea...

Orthofix fires CEO and others with cause, Bausch+Lomb launches $1.4B offering 13.09.2023 12:40

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, September 13, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discuss today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Procept BioRobotics this week won an FDA investigational device exemption (IDE) for its Aquablation pr...

Analysts think GLP-1 drugs will have minor impact on insulin pump market and boost CGMs 12.09.2023 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, September 12, 2023. [Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discuss today at MassDevice.com/podcast.] Zeta Surgical recently announced it won FDA clearance for its mixed reality cranial surgical navigat...

Philips reaches settlement in class-action suit, FDA approves Boston Scientific's Watchman FLX Pro 08.09.2023 10:18

Asensus Surgical wants to incorporate artificial intelligence in its surgical robotic platforms and has partnered with Nvidia. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh explain the goal of the partnership and how Asensus plans to use Nvidia's tools. Align Technology this week launched its Invisalign palatal expanders. Find out what features are included in the palatal expanders and how they...

Abbott to acquire Bigfoot Biomedical, Zimmer Biomet makes handful of executive changes 07.09.2023 11:13

Admetsys this week won FDA breakthrough designation for its automated glucose control technology. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss what the glucose control system does and what executives are saying. Moximed has implanted its first Misha knee implantable shock absorber in the U.S. Find out what an implantable shock absorber is and what doctors think about it. GE HealthCare...

Illumina picks new CEO amid SEC investigation, Synchron completes patient enrollment in BCI trial 06.09.2023 10:55

Axogen this week announced it launched its AxoGuard HA+ nerve protector. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh share details on what AxoGuard is and why it is essential from a doctor's perspective. The surgical robotics space is expanding. Ronovo Surgical announced it raised $26 million in capital for its surgical robotic platform. Whooley explains what the surgical robot is designed for...

Noah Medical touts first-in-human surgical robot data, Beta Bionics raises $100M for bionic pancreas 01.09.2023 10:28

Glucotrack is back in this news, this time with news of a former Medtronic veteran being tapped for its board director spot. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh go over the new appointee and their career history. Zeiss Medical Technology this week announced it intends to unveil new ophthalmic innovations within its cataract and corneal refractive workflows. Find out what updates the co...

3M's $6B earplug settlement, Myomo closes $4.4M public offering 31.08.2023 9:13

Aion Biosystems announced this week that it won FDA 510(k) clearance for its iTempShield device and software system. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss what the system is, how it works and what executives are saying about the FDA clearance. Over-the-counter Narcan just became available with Emergent BioSolutions' recent launch. Find out about the company's FDA approval to get...

Biotronik implants next-gen pacemaker, PolyVascular and CobiCure partner for pediatric heart valves 30.08.2023 9:51

Implantable continuous glucose maker Glucotrack announced it has a new VP of marketing. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh talk about the new VP and their career history that supports the appointment. Haemonetics is expanding its global presence by launching its vascular closure device in Europe. Find out which device is going global, how it works and what's next for Haemonetics. The...

Rapid adoption expected of Boston Scientific's Farapulse, Medtronic ICDs have life-saving potential 29.08.2023 11:30

SmileDirectClub and Align Technology are in a legal proceeding from a previous partnership. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss SDC's plans to appeal a court order that said it has to pay Align Technology $63 million. In today's episode, find out more about the proceeding and the SmileDirectClub's appeal. GE Healthcare has unveiled its latest wireless, handheld ultrasound devic...

Medtronic's major renal denervation setback, Paragonix's lung preservation system wins FDA nod 25.08.2023 10:46

This week, the FDA granted a fast-track designation for Nectero Medical's end-vascular aneurysm stabilization treatment system. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh explain how the system works and what executives say about this FDA win. There's more AFib news on the horizon, this time from GE Healthcare. The company launched its CardioVisio digital tool for helping to treat AFib. Find...

Recor Medical's renal denervation system wins FDA panel nod, J&J finalizes Kenvue split off 24.08.2023 10:14

Masimo this week announced the launch of its Stork home baby monitoring system. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh explain how the system works and how it fits in with the flagship products already with the company. Home hemodialysis is on the rise. Fresenius Medical Care recently received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Versi HD with GuideMe software for its chronic home hemodialysis sy...

Zimmer Biomet CEO leaves for another medtech company, Medtronic's Q1 results 23.08.2023 10:25

Medtronic's first-quarter results are in, and they were ahead of the consensus forecast on Wall Street. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss the company's performance, what contributed to its growth and how each segment performed. Wenzel Spine has received FDA clearance for expanded indications of its primaLOK SP system for spinal fusion procedures. Hear how the system works, wh...