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DeviceTalks Podcast Network
Will SynCardia's Emperor be capable of boldly going where no artificial heart has gone before?
In this week’s episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker talks with SynCardia CEO Patrick Schnegelsberg and COO Matthew Schuster. Twenty years after FDA approval, SynCardia is the only company with a commercially available total artificial heart, with more than 2,000 implants. Now they're developing what they think will be a game-changer for the technology: a next-gen artificial heart called the Emperor that will be a fully implantable version, without external drivers. But before the interview Host Tom Salemi gives a quick recap of the MassMedic Symposium and Gala. Then, Chris Newmarker and Senior Editor Danielle Kirsh un...
2025-03-07
53 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Medtronic exits ventilator market; BioSig will 'substantially' cut operations
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, February 21, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Better Therapeutics won an FDA breakthrough designation for its liver disease-treating digital therapeutic system. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley talk about the therapeutic and how it earned the breakthrough nod. EnsoData won an FDA nod for its AI sleep diagnosis technology that uses pulse oximeters. Hear what sets th...
2024-02-21
12 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
NeuroMetrix to review strategic options; FDA clears Merit Medical's surgical guidance system
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, February 16, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Sparrow BioAcoustics launched software that turns a smartphone into a stethoscope. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh talk about how the software works and the visualizations it gives physicians. Medtronic has named its first chief sustainable officer. Find out who is taking on this newly created role. Enable Injections is...
2024-02-16
08 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
FDA panel votes in favor of Abbott TriClip TEER system
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, February 15, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Vessi Medical raised $16.5 million for cryotherapy for bladder cancer treatment. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss the technology. Think Surgical has entered into multiple surgical robot collaborations. Hear more details about the collaborations and what executives are saying. Pulse Biosciences reported positive 60-day evaluations for its atrial fibrillation-treating pul...
2024-02-15
11 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Zimmer Biomet signs health equity pledge; Smith+Nephew show off new AI features in surgical robot
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, February 14, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Wandercraft won FDA clearance for its exoskeleton for people with spinal cord injuries. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh explain the details of the exoskeleton and some of its features. The FDA has cleared Masimo's over-the-counter fingertip pulse oximeter. Hear more about what the device does and where it wi...
2024-02-14
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Canary Medical has first-in-human implant of heart sound monitor
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, February 13, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Senseonics earned an expanded Medicare coverage for long-term implantable CGM. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley discuss the details of the new coverage allows for and what executives see for the future of the device. Osso VR has launched a controller-free option for its surgical training VR. Hear more ab...
2024-02-13
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
J&J's Cerenovus launches next-gen stroke revascularization catheter
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, February 9, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Baxter beat The Street in its fourth-quarter results as its kidney care spinoff progresses. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh talk about the company's financial performance and how the spinoff is going. The FDA has cleared Fresenius Medical Care's 5008X hemodialysis system. Hear more about the hemodialysis system and wh...
2024-02-09
08 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Insulet integrates Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus, Omnipod 5
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, February 8, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. ShiraTronics completed its implantable migraine therapy pilot enrollment and set up its U.S. clinical study. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley talk about the technology and what some of the data has shown so far. TAVR and Critical Care drove Edwards to its fourth-quarter sales beat. Hear more ab...
2024-02-08
12 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Philips has a serious BrightView recall; FDA expands approval for Boston Scientific SCS
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, February 7, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. GE HealthCare posted fourth-quarter results this week that beat estimates on Wall Street. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh talk about the financial highlights. A former Tandem chief commercial officer joined Ascensia as president of CGM. Hear who is taking over in this new role and what their responsibilities wi...
2024-02-07
11 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
LivaNova picks longtime J&J exec as CEO; 3M could reportedly raise up to $12B from spinoff
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, February 6, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Procyrion raised $57.7 million in a Series E funding round for its circulatory support device. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley talk about what the funding will support, what its Aortix device is and what executives have to say about the funding raise. Biosense Webster released positive Varipulse pulsed field ab...
2024-02-06
10 min
DeviceTalks Podcast Network
Medtronic’s Jason Weidman recalls the long, bumpy road to getting FDA approval for Symplicity Spiral
This week’s DeviceTalks Weekly is a bit of a retrospective on Medtronic’s Symplicity Spiral Renal Denervation System. It obviously ends on a happy note, and we’ll catch up with Jason Weidman, SVP and president of Medtronic’s Coronary and Renal Denervation business in an interview conducted in January. Thank you to AcuityMD for sponsoring this podcast. www.acuityMD.com. Weidman talked with Co-Host Tom Salemi last month to recap a bit of a history of the program including the dramatic – and successful – conclustion at the FDA. We also draw from an earlier interview Weidman gave to our MedtronicTal...
2024-02-03
1h 03
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Synchron buys equity stake in Acquandas; Zeiss, Topcon settle trade secret theft suit
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, February 2, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. BD is increasing its revenue guidance after releasing its Q1 earnings results. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh talk about the earnings results and how BD's medical segment performed. Cortex initiated a trial of its mapping technology for atrial fibrillation ablation. Hear more about the trial and company's technology. Son...
2024-02-02
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
FDA approves Boston Scientific's pulsed field ablation tech
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, February 1, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. InspireMD received CE mark approval for its carotid stent system. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley discuss how the system works and what executives are saying. BD and Techcyte are collaborating on AI-based cervical cytology. Hear more about the goal of the collaboration and what each company brings to th...
2024-02-01
09 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
BioSig announces layoffs as part of cost-cutting effort
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 Whooley discuss why it sent the robot to space. MagStim won an FDA nod for its latest transcranial magnetic stimulation technology. Learn what the technology is and how it works in today's episode. Abbott en...
2024-01-31
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Philips discontinues certain CPAP products after recalls; Globus Medical lays off workers
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 discuss what RenovoRX is developing and how it wants to spend the funds. Vicarious Surgical has picked a former Olympus executive as president. Find out who is taking on this role and some of their career history. ReWa...
2024-01-30
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Abbott wins FDA nod for world's smallest rechargeable DBS system
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 Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley talk about what the platform is designed for and how it helps clinicians. CroíValve won an investigational device exemption for its tricuspid heart valve. Learn about some of the features of thi...
2024-01-26
08 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Intuitive seeks FDA clearance for next-gen Da Vinci 5
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 and Danielle Kirsh go over the details of the deal and what it will add to Olympus' product portfolio. Sight Sciences has closed a $65 million credit facility. Hear the financial details of the credit facility an...
2024-01-25
09 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Samsung could join Apple in non-invasive glucose monitor battle
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 hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss what the trial will look like and how executives see this transforming treatment option. The UK NHS Trust treated the first patients with Allurion's weight loss balloon. Learn more ab...
2024-01-24
12 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
FDA grants breakthrough nod for Pi-Cardia leaflet modification device for TAVR
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 Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss what the visualization system is and how the company envisions it transforming the operating room. Surmodics has positive early results from its Pounce LP thrombectomy system. Learn what the thrombectomy system do...
2024-01-23
09 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Abbott hits pulsed field ablation milestone, Medtronic has positive spinal cord stimulation data
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 hemodynamic instability. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh look at what this study aims to accomplish and discuss how Onward applies its technology in a variety of ways. The FDA approved expanded labeling for the Abbott Pr...
2024-01-19
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
FDA clears DermaSensor skin cancer detection system; FDA warns on Exactech shoulder system packaging
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 Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss how the technology works and how it helps healthcare professionals. Myomo wants to raise $6 million and has set its sights on Medicare coverage. Hear some of the financial details of the fun...
2024-01-18
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Apple might pull pulse oximetry from watches; 3M names a Medical Solutions president
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 Danielle Kirsh explain what a stereotactic guidance system is and the procedures it can be used in. Gore enrolled its first patients in an expandable stent graft trial. Hear what the trial will assess and what the...
2024-01-17
08 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Nevro is laying off workers; InBrain Neuroelectronics wants to 'revolutionize' BCI
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 and Sean Whooley discuss what the robot does and if its been used in any procedures yet. BrainsWay is initiating a few new studies of non-invasive neurostimulation. Hear what the company wants to assess and how it...
2024-01-12
11 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Shockwave Medical plans for growth with 2-3 product launches each year; 3M wins $34.2M contract
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 Kirsh and Sean Whooley talk about some of the data points and the optimism executives have. Hyperfine launched its AI-powered brain imaging technology. Hear how the technology works and what findings hospitals have had using the system. The fir...
2024-01-11
11 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Medtronic wants to prioritize restoring earnings power; Insulet has a Class I recall
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 and Sean Whooley discuss who takes on the financial leadership role and some of their career history. Dexcom has submitted a new glucose sensor to the FDA and expects to launch it this summer. Who...
2024-01-10
12 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Boston Scientific to buy Axonics, LivaNova winds down one of its business units
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 Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh take a look at the technology and the recent steps taken by Butterfly Network to continue growing its business. Medtronic won CE mark approval for the MiniMed 780G automated insulin pump with the Simplera Sy...
2024-01-09
11 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Former Stimwave CEO defrauded investors out of $41M; Philips recalls MRI system due to explosions
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 hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh talk about what the guidance recommended and why it is important for Insulet. J&J's Acclarent won an FDA nod for its pediatric ear tube balloon dilation system ahead of it...
2023-12-22
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Olympus scopes in Class I recall could cause burns; BioTelemetry settles false claims allegations
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 hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley discuss how the catheter works and what performing doctors thought about using the device. Henry Schein is entering the orthopedic extremities market by acquiring a majority interest in TriMed. Whooley talks abo...
2023-12-21
09 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Illumina to divest Grail following FTC ruling; Medtronic has a Class I recall
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 Danielle Kirsh talk succession plans. Butterfly Network is set to bring ultrasound-on-chip technology to surgical robotics with a new partnership. Hear what its latest partner does and how it will benefit patients. Ablative Solutions hit its...
2023-12-20
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
ZimVie sells off spine business; Apple stops U.S. sales of smartwatches amid Masimo patent spat
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 hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss the technology and what it provides clinicians and cardiologists. Stryker is set to acquire joint replacement company SERF SAS. Whooley explains what SERF SAS brings to Stryker and Stryker's rea...
2023-12-19
11 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Medtronic's pulsed-field ablation wins FDA approval
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 Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss the goal of the AI program and HeartBeam's technology that will be used in the program. Microbot Medical and Corewell are collaborating on telerobotics for endovascular surgical robotics. Hear what the go...
2023-12-15
09 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Integra LifeSciences to buy J&J's Acclarent; Ashley McEvoy takes board role at consumer goods giant
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 hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss what the win means for the company and the technology it is developing. Calyxo closed a $50 million funding round to support kidney stone treatment. Hear how much funding the...
2023-12-14
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
ResMed wins patent spat with NYU, Haemonetics closes $255M OpSens buy
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 hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley talk about how the company's technology works and some of the data points that stuck out in the report. Shifamed's Laza Medical closed a $36M Series A funding round to support cardiac ima...
2023-12-13
08 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
AdvaMed picks a new board chair and forms medical imaging division
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 Whooley and Danielle Kirsh talk about the technology, how it works and what executives think about the opportunities this device could bring to the company. Medtronic and Cosmo Pharma are expanding their artificial intelligence collaboration for GI...
2023-12-12
11 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Edwards to spin off critical care unit, Medtronic terminates deal to acquire EOFlow
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 Sean Whooley dive into the latest news and break down the key features of the iLet bionic pancreas. Distalmotion selected a former Zimmer Biomet executive to take over as its new CEO. Th...
2023-12-08
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Tandem integrates Dexcom G7 into insulin pumps, Medtronic wins CE mark for neurostim tech
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 the offering. Fast Five hosts Jim Hammerand and Sean Whooley look at the details of the offering, as well as Merit's potential plans with the proceeds. The hosts look at a major reimbursement win fo...
2023-12-07
09 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
J&J MedTech says new products will fuel growth; FDA clears Exactech ankle surgery navigation
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 Whooley discuss what the wearable will measure, some of the design components and how optimistic executives are feeling. EndoQuest raised $42 million for its endoluminal robotic technology. Learn what the funds will go toward and what technology End...
2023-12-06
09 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Three medtech companies recall and warn on infusion pumps, Nevro acquires Vyrsa
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 startups. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss Intuitive Ventures' background and what its goal is for improving care. Aptar won an FDA contract to study low global warming potential metered dose inhalers. Learn more about th...
2023-12-05
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
J&J makes a $400M acquisition; U.S. lawmakers want SEC probe into Elon Musk's Neuralink
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's mechanical circulatory support technology. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss the technology and what the company plans to study during the trial. BD launched its SiteRite vascular access ultrasound system as part of its...
2023-12-01
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
FDA warns of thermal issues with Philips DreamStation 2 CPAP machines
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 Whooley explain what the retinal camera is designed for, how it works and what's next for the company. ReValve reported one of the first successful first-in-human implants for its next-gen transcatheter mitral val...
2023-11-30
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Henry Schein has more cybersecurity disruptions, Orthofix has a new CEO
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 powder inhaler technology. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh break down the plans for the company attempting to disrupt the drug delivery space. The good news continues to come for ReWalk Robotics, which announced that it...
2023-11-29
11 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
What’s next for Medtronic’s RDN program after FDA approval?
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 Danielle Kirsh go over the details of some of the new ultrasound systems and the executives' optimism. Pristine Surgical has fully launched its single-use arthroscope in the U.S. Hear what the system does, how the system int...
2023-11-28
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
3M chooses a name for the Health Care spinoff; Baxter has a Class I recall of some syringe pumps
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 and Danielle Kirsh talk about what the company was studying and some of the key data points that stuck out in the results. NeuroOne is pursuing drug delivery with neural probe technology. Hear how the company is...
2023-11-17
09 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Beta Bionics earns big pharmacy benefit win for bionic pancreas; NeuroOne names new COO
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 Danielle Kirsh talk about the financial highlights of the quarter and the company's expectations for the full-year upon these results. Ethicon has unveiled a hemostatic sealing patch in Europe. Whooley explains the technology behind the...
2023-11-16
09 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
ResMed restructures leadership team, Henry Schein updates on cyberattack
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 renal denervation treatment for hypertension. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Jim Hammerand break down the details of the initial procedures and discuss how Recor got to this point. Eko shared new clinical data demonstrating th...
2023-11-14
12 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Acutus Medical is laying off more than half its workers, 3M Health Care group president is leaving
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 Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh go over the financial results for the quarter and how some of the individual segments performed. Elucid raised $80 million in a Series C fundraising round for its AI-powered ima...
2023-11-10
07 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Recor Medical wins first FDA nod for renal denervation. Is Medtronic next?
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 Whooley and Danielle Kirsh talk about the technology and what its designed to do. An independent committee apart of NICE has recommended automated insulin delivery technology rollouts in the U.K. Hear what the committee recommended ex...
2023-11-09
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
J&J plans to submit Ottava surgical robot for FDA IDE next year
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 hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley discuss the new addition and the optimism they bring to the table. Onward's spinal cord stimulation demonstrated improved mobility in patients with Parkinson's disease, according to a new stu...
2023-11-08
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Cyber gang threatens to release Henry Schein data in ransomware attack
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 Sean Whooley explain what this means for the company and what the therapy is designed to do. Johnson & Johnson's Ethicon announced an AI-powered laparoscopic training technology at a recent conference. Hear what the technology does, wha...
2023-11-07
07 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Avail Medsystems abruptly shuts down; Cooper Cos. buys some of Cook Medical's product lines
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 Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh go over some of the key data points that stuck out from the study and the optimism that executives have with this news. Silk Road Medical named its new CEO af...
2023-11-03
09 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Major diabetes companies launch initiatives for Diabetes Awareness Month
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 Danielle Kirsh explain what the surgical robotic platform does and what the company hopes to achieve using artificial intelligence. SiBionics won CE mark approval for a 14-day continuous glucose monitoring system. Whooley details what the...
2023-11-02
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
J&J's DePuy is laying off workers, Abbott teams up with NFL player Damar Hamlin
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 go over some of the financial details for the quarter and how individual segments performed. Stereotaxis announced the first surgical robot procedure with Abbott's cardiac mapping technology. Hear what procedures it was used in and what do...
2023-11-01
09 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Philips CEO reportedly approved continued sale of defective sleep respiratory devices
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 a new chief operating officer. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss what the device does, as well as the new executive appointment and some of their career history. Cognito Therapeutics appointed a new...
2023-10-31
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Accuray is laying off some employees; How Abbott made accessible and affordable CGMs
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 hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss which segments performed well and what the company expects financially for the remainder of the year. Tandem Diabetes Care announced positive data on its artificial pancreas technology. Whooley sh...
2023-10-27
11 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Medtronic picks Ireland for renal denervation tech manufacturing, McEvoy exits AdvaMed board
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 Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss the most compelling data from the results and what executives think. A Boston Scientific executive is joining the board of directors at Day Zero Diagnostics. Hear who is taking a bo...
2023-10-26
09 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Ashley McEvoy is leaving J&J MedTech, 3M Health Care spinoff expected in early 2024
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 hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh detail what the surgical robot does and what doctors think about the robot. Moon Surgical also announced the first commercial cases in France of its Maestro surgical robot. Hear what procedures it...
2023-10-25
09 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Medtronic wins FDA nod for extravascular defibrillator, Philips raises outlook in Q3 earnings
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 West conference in Santa Clara, California. Before we jump into the news you should know for today, we would be remiss if we didn't talk about the biggest stories from last we...
2023-10-24
13 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
EU orders Illumina to divest Grail after 'unlawful' merger
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 Hammerand discuss the features of the device and what executives are thinking about the launch. Medtronic won CE mark approval for its Evolut FX TAVI. Hear what doctors think about the device and what makes it unique co...
2023-10-13
13 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Boston Scientific's SCS system nabs new FDA approval, Medtech Innovator names Grand Prize winner
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 Five host Danielle Kirsh and guest cohost Jim Hammerand discuss the deal, including when the acquisition talks began. Ambu named its new chief financial officer for 2024. Find out who is taking over and what some of...
2023-10-12
15 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Haemonetics makes a $253M acquisition, Boston Scientific to open first factory in China
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 quality on its Swoop portable MRI system. Fast Five host Danielle Kirsh and guest host Jim Hammerand discuss the latest software development and how it updates that MRI system. Medtronic is warning on some of its previous software on...
2023-10-11
16 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Precision Neuroscience's BCI wins FDA breakthrough nod
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. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh talk about the technology and what allows the patient to communicate. Biotronik published positive data for its spinal cord stimulation technology. Whooley explains the technology and what some of th...
2023-10-06
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Medtronic says some defective video laryngoscopes were stolen and offered for sale illegally
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 advance its microsurgical robot. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh explain what the robot does and what the financing means for the company. Organ transportation developer Paragonix is expanding its headquarters and has op...
2023-10-05
11 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Private equity firm reportedly in talks to buy Medtronic business units
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 hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley discuss what the technology does and what the company plans to do with the proceeds. Phillips-Medisize and GlucoModicum are partnering up to create a needle-free continuous glucose monitor. Hear what the...
2023-10-04
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Cordis acquires MedAlliance for more than $1B, SmileDirectClub files Chapter 11
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 Danielle Kirsh share what the wearable injector does and what executives are saying about the approval. Boston Scientific announced the launch of its next-generation insertable cardiac monitor. Find out what this next-gen system does, who some of...
2023-10-03
09 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Abbott says GLP-1s could boost CGM use, new report claims Philips withheld CPAP problems from FDA
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 Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss which devices it is planning to unveil and what they do. Satio was awarded a $3.5 million contract to develop at-home transdermal drug delivery devices. Hear more about what the tr...
2023-09-29
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Edwards Lifesciences facing antitrust scrutiny in Europe, NIH chooses Boston as ARPA-H Catalyst Hub
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 Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh explain what that technology is and how optimistic executives are feeling after the funding round. BCIs are in the news again this week. This time, Onward announced the first-in-human impl...
2023-09-28
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
ZimVie wins FDA IDE for Mobi-C study, Moon Surgical's first U.S. clinical cases with surgical robot
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 and Danielle Kirsh explain what the study evaluated and what were some of the most important results from that study. iRhythm has launched its next-generation Zio monitor that has enhanced long-term monitoring. Hear some of th...
2023-09-27
11 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Enovis makes a $840M acquisition, Vicarious Surgical faces NYSE delisting
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 Danielle Kirsh explain the technology and the regulatory backing behind it. Surgical robotics are in the news again. USMI is set to debut its Canady surgical robot. Find out what the robot does and what executives ar...
2023-09-26
08 min
DeviceTalks Podcast Network
CEO Clifford on how Moximed has kept singularly focused on developing a shock absorber for the knee
Osteoarthritis isn’t a typical target for startups but Moximed isn’t developing a typical device. In this episode, CEO Anton Clifford will walk us through the biomedical process that led to the decision to build a shock absorber that can stabilized an injured knee. The route been long, winding and has led the team over some bumpy roads but Moximed is poised to deliver on its long-time promise. At the start,co-hosts Tom Salemi and Chris Newmarker chat with Associate Editor Sean Whooley about Boston Scientific’s recent analyst day, with a tight focus on why Boston Scientific sees opport...
2023-09-22
1h 00
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Hologic, Bayer partnering for mammography imaging, Medtronic wins CE mark for next-gen CGM
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 million for its PET-boosting technology. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh go over what the funding will go toward and the technology they're developing. ProSomnus is raising $10 million for its CPAP al...
2023-09-22
09 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Boston Scientific targets M&A to reach ‘next level’, EU sees potential antitrust activity in medtech
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 were performed. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss what the system offers to patients and surgeons. There is also more brain-computer interface (BCI) news this week from Neuralink, which has opened rec...
2023-09-21
12 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Boston Scientific makes a $850M acquisition, InBrain Neuroelectronics wins FDA breakthrough nod
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 Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh explain the technology behind the robot and what the company plans to do with the proceeds from the funding round. Moon Surgical picked up CE mark approval this week for it...
2023-09-20
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Motif Neurotech implants first mini brain pacemaker, Gates Foundation backs GEHC AI-based ultrasound
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 Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss who is joining the board and some of their career history. The founder behind Farapulse has closed a $14 million funding round for their new ablation technology company, Field Me...
2023-09-19
09 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Johnson & Johnson retires 136-year old logo, Abbott recalls some IPGs
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 and theranostics. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss the details behind the collaboration. Attune Medical this week received FDA authorization to use its ensoETM device in radiofrequency ablation procedures. Find out what the dev...
2023-09-15
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Akili reduces workforce by 40% as it looks to move to non-prescription model
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 Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh explain the system's design and when ti received regulatory nods. Wearables are in the news today. Awak raised $20 million in a Series B funding round for its wearable dialysis device. He...
2023-09-14
09 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Orthofix fires CEO and others with cause, Bausch+Lomb launches $1.4B offering
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 prostate cancer therapy. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley explain what the therapy is and what the company's plans are for the IDE. The FDA has approved LimFlow's chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) treatment device. The ap...
2023-09-13
12 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Analysts think GLP-1 drugs will have minor impact on insulin pump market and boost CGMs
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 navigation system. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh explain what the navigation system is and how it assists surgeons. Centinel Spine announced last week that it is divesting its spine fusion business. Find out what th...
2023-09-12
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Boston Scientific's cryoablation wins FDA approval, ReWalk Robotics acquires anti-gravity developer
MassDevice remains the place to go if you want the rundown on earnings season in medtech. This episode's coverage includes a discussion of Masimo's second-quarter performance, which included a significant reduction in the company's 2023 sales guidance. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh break down what contributed to the results and why Masimo remains optimistic in the face of some adversity. Elsewhere, more medtech companies are looking to raise awareness of their offerings through clever marketing campaigns. Staar Surgical announced a collaboration with NFL quarterback Will Levis to promote the company's implantable collamer lenses (ICLs). Levis received the ocular...
2023-08-10
10 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Elon Musk's Neuralink BCI tech raises $280M, Embecta reports closed-loop insulin delivery progress
Earnings season continues on MassDevice. Acutus Medical posted Street-beating Q2 results and gave an update on when it expects to receive approval for its AcQBlate ablation catheter. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh provide details about the pending approval and what contributed to the company's sales growth in the quarter. Embecta reported progress on its closed-loop insulin delivery technology in its quarterly earnings results. Find out the status update on that system and what the CEO had to say about the company's performance. HeartBeam announced the appointment of a VP of regulatory affairs. Tune in to today's episode...
2023-08-09
11 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Join us at DeviceTalks Boston this week
Join the MassDevice Fast Five hosts in person at DeviceTalks Boston May 10-11. DeviceTalks Boston is a conference dedicated to bringing attendees insights from some of the top leaders in the medical device industry. With keynote presentations from CEOs at some of the largest medtech companies in the world and panel discussions from industry experts, you won't want to miss an opportunity to connect with medtech's thought leaders. Visit devicetalks.com to register and join the MassDevice team at the Boston Convention Center. We'll be back for our regularly scheduled episodes on Tuesday, May 16. Thank you for listening. In the...
2023-05-09
02 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Philips' new recall litigation provisions, Boston Scientific could eye billion-dollar acquisition
More diabetes and robotic surgery innovations are in the news today. The FDA approved Medtronic’s newest iteration of its MiniMed insulin pump. Sean Whooley gives a detailed look at the newest device and what sets it apart from other versions. Philips has been dealing with a series of recalls related to its Respironics line of devices. This week, the company posted Q1 earnings and announced recall litigation provisions. Hosts Danielle Kirsh and Whooley discuss what that means for the company and what investors have to say about it. Smith+Nephew is a major player in the robotic-assisted surgery market wi...
2023-04-25
12 min
Fast Five Medtech News Podcast
Trailer: Welcome to the MassDevice medtech news podcast
Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. In each episode, we’ll bring you daily news and analysis from the world of medical devices, exploring the cutting-edge products and treatments that are revolutionizing healthcare. From innovative diagnostic tools to life-saving implants and beyond, we’ll take a deep dive into the business, science and engineering news that powers these remarkable innovations. Subscribe to the MassDevice Fast Five and join us every weekday for your daily medtech roundup. Thank you for listening.
2023-04-03
01 min
DeviceTalks Podcast Network
How Ronovo Surgical is targeting China’s MIS surgical market with modular surgical robotic system
In this episode we’ll speak with two leaders of Ronovo Surgical, a Shanghai-based surgical robotics company that’s looking to challenge Intuitive and all comers to the massive surgical market in China. CEO John Ma and CTO Ying Mao describe the benefits they see in Ronovo Surgical’s unique modular system design. The pair bring experience from Intuitive, Auris, and other medical device companies. Why does Ronovo see its Carina system as a more attractive alternative to legacy MIS systems? And how does it intend to tackle the China market and beyond? Chris Newmarker, executive editor of life sciences, delive...
2023-03-24
57 min
DeviceTalks Podcast Network
Akili looks, sounds and walks like a medical device company but is it? A chat with COO Matt Franklin
In this episode, we talk with medtech vet Matt Franklin who left the industry. – sort of – to help lead Akili, developer of EndeavoRx, the first prescription treatment delivered through a video game. The game treats kids with ADHD, but the company has bigger plans. Chris Newmarker, executive editor of life sciences, returns with his newsmakers including CMR Surgical, Affera, Medtronic, Blackrock Neurotech, Cardinal Health, and Stryker. To hear the rest of our interview with CMR CEO Per Vergard Nerseth go here. https://www.devicetalks.com/hear-from-the-ceos-of-two-surgical-robotics-companies-that-together-just-raised-over-1-billion/ 5. https://www.massdevice.com/cmr-surgical-100-mark-versius-systems-installed/ 4. https://www.medicaldesignandoutsourcing.com/medtronic-affera-cardiac-ablation-catheter-mapping-design/ 3. https://www.mass...
2022-11-18
50 min
DeviceTalks Podcast Network
How Momentis Surgical and EndoQuest Robotics are extending surgical robotics reach into the body
In this episode, two newer players to the surgical robotics space explain how they’re planning to grab their appropriate slice of the growing market. First, we’ll talk with Kurt Azarbarzin, CEO of EndoQuest Robotics, which is developing the world’s first endoluminal robotic surgical system that can access the body through the mouth or anus. In our second interview, Dvir Cohen, CEO of Momentis Surgical, shares the benefit of the Anovo System, which is indicated for use in robotic-assisted transvaginal benign surgical procedures. Chris Newmarker brings his Newmarkers Newsmakers including news from Abbott, Teleflex, Medtronic as well as specia...
2022-08-26
1h 11
DeviceTalks Podcast Network
DTW - Fly into to the Data Zone! -A peak into Stryker’s playbook; What Oracle may do with Cerner
This week listeners will get to hear how Stryker is incorporating Vocera, Gauss and other tech into its DRE strategy. We’ll get a visit from fellow podcaster Keith Figlioli of LRV Health to talk about Oracle’s acquisition of Cerner. And Chris “WorkLord” Newmarker brings a star-studded Newmarker’s Newsmakers feature Smith & Nephew, GE Healthcare, Ethicon, Medtronic, and Moon Surgical. Thank you to Flexan for sponsoring this episode! Go to Flexan.com. Newmarker’s Newsmakers 5. Smith & Nephew makes historic move? https://www.massdevice.com/smithnephew-moving-out-of-hull-uk/ 4.GE Healthcare keeps making news! https://www.massdevice.com/ge-healthcare-workload-management-software-radiologists/ 3. Have you seen Ethicon's stapler? htt...
2022-06-10
1h 19
DeviceTalks Podcast Network
Deep look into Medtech Mergers, Investor frustration; Bonus: Medtronic moves against health inequity
In this episode, we’ll take a deeper look into our Newmarker’s Newsmakers with Andrew Jay, general partner at the Borna Health Fund, a hedge fund that invests in medical technology companies. We’ll take about Stryker’s recent regulatory success; Quidel’s game-changing acquisition; Medtronic’s dialysis deal with DaVita and shareholder votes against executive pay at Masimo. We’ll also take a deeper look into the swirling speculation that Johnson & Johnson could look to buy Boston Scientific. In the second half of the show, we’ll run our latest MedtronicTalks podcast episode that highlighted the work the company and indu...
2022-06-03
1h 21
DeviceTalks Podcast Network
DeviceTalks Boston Post-Game – Editors’ Top Moments, Insulet’s Eric Benjamin on future of Omnipod 5
In this episode the MassDevice editorial team will break down all the action at DeviceTalks Boston. You’ll also hear from keynote speaker Eric Benjamin, executive vice president of innovation, strategy and digital products, at the company. To read MassDevice’s coverage of DeviceTalks Boston go here. https://www.massdevice.com/tag/devicetalks-boston/ Thank you to our sponsor DeepDyve. To try out DeepDyve go to https://get.deepdyve.com/devicetalks/
2022-05-20
1h 26
DeviceTalks Podcast Network
DTW – How Baylis fits into Boston Scientific’s EP portfolio; also putting Medtech’s story to music
In this episode, Nick Spadea-Anello, Boston Scientific’s global president of electrophysiology, will explain how the $1.7 billion paid for Baylis Medical will help expand the Boston's extensive EP portfolio. We also talk about the message he likes to impart upon employees of recently acquired companies, sharing some lessons he learned when Boston Scientific acquired his then-employer, Guidant. We also welcome Brian Johnson, president of MassMedic, the top medical device association in New England, into the booth as our co-host. Johnson, of course, brings his insider perspective to Newmarker’s Newsmakers, but he also shares how everyone needs to do a bett...
2022-04-30
1h 13
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DTW - Hear how Shockwave and LimFlow are taking the fight to peripheral vascular diseases
In this episode, we’ll talk to two of the more innovative companies in the peripheral vascular space – Shockwave Medical and LimFlow – about how they’re helping to treat people who previously had few or zero options. This episode is brought to you by Confluent Medical. LimFlow CEO Dan Rose walked us through his decision to build his Medtech career in Europe. He also talked about LimFlow’s unique approach to using veins as a route to deliver blood to limbs rather than return blood to the heart. Our second interview is with Doug Godshall, CEO and President of Shockwave Medical. G...
2022-04-22
1h 49
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DTW -Vapotherm was going to have trouble meeting surging COVID-19 demands, then Viant stepped in
In this week’s episode, we interview Joe Army, CEO of Vapotherm, and Alton Shader, CEO of Viant. First. We’ll follow Army’s heartful move into Medtech, which includes his current role as CEO of Vapotherm, maker of the high flow nasal cannula that proved to be a highly effective tool to treat patients hospitalized with COVID-19. We’ll later learn that Vapotherm’s ability to supply hospitals with this life-saving technology was in doubt due to labor shortages. But Shader details how the contract manufacturer stepped in to immediately help with Vapotherm’s dilemma. The interview is a taste of the...
2022-04-16
1h 21
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DTW - Endiatx embarks on fantastic voyage in microrobotics; Embecta CEO intros new diabetes player
In this episode, we’ll assemble the news team to bring you stories big, small and in the middle. Associate Editor Sean Whooley delivers HUGE results. He interviews CEO Dev Kurdikar and CFO Jake Elguicze, leaders of the newly spun out Embecta, the one-time business of Becton Dickinson that’s now an immediate player in the diabetes space. Later on, Jim Hammerand, managing editor of Medical Design & Outsourcing magazine, interviews Torrey Smith, the CEO and Co-founder of Endiatx, a small company developing microrobots that could someday replace the work of an endoscope. In between we’ll hear the Newmarker’s Newsmake...
2022-04-02
1h 03
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DTWEEKLY! Why J&J and Medtech keep looking to the Cloud to power digital surgery and other platforms
In this episode, we talk to two principals of Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s push to bring higher powered tech into its digital surgery strategy. In separate interviews, Johnson & Johnson Group CIO and Global VP of Medical Devices Larry Jones and Office of Digital Innovation Leader Peter Schulam (who also serves as global head of medical affairs, clinical affairs and pre-clinical research for Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Cos.) explain how the company is moving toward the future. In our Newmarker’s Newsmakers segment, Jim Hammerand, managing editor of Medical Design and Outsourcing, tells us about his ongoing Cloud series. We first hear...
2022-03-18
1h 10
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Medtronic’s Saba on how equity, inclusion lifts an organization; Tell your MedTech Innovator Story!
In this week’s podcast, we’ll speak with Sally Saba, MD, Medtronic’s chief inclusion and diversity officer, about the company’s work to create a more welcoming – and better performing – workplace. Paul Grand, CEO of MedTech Innovator, returns to take part in Executive Editor’s Chris Newmarker’s Newsmaker session. We talk about hour industry’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Ryan Egeland, MD, joining Big Sky Innovator, the top-performing companies of 2021, the collapse of another SPAC deal, and an eye-opening approval. https://www.medicaldesignandoutsourcing.com/how-medtech-and-pharma-are-responding-to-russias-invasion-of-ukraine/ https://www.massdevice.com/former-cardiovascular-systems-chief-medical-officer-joins-big-sky-biomedical-incubator/ https://www.massdevice.com/these-10-medtech-com...
2022-03-12
1h 21
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Hear from Execs Katie Szyman, Naomi Murray, Start-Up CEO Patty Post & Evercore’s Vijay Kumar
In this week’s episode of DeviceTalks Weekly the editorial team from MassDevice reviews the Medical Design & Outsourcing’s Women in Medtech issue bringing you insights through interviews with Katie Syzman, corporate VP and the GM of critical care at Edwards Lifesciences, Naomi Murray, Stryker’s director of advanced operations, and Patty Post, CEO of Startup Checkable Medical. Szyman will share Edwards’ view of artificial intelligence. Murray will share her future vision on additive manufacturing while Post will reveal the lessons learned in her first post as startup CEO of a diagnostic company. In our closing keynote conversation, Vijay Kumar, managing...
2020-10-31
47 min
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Can Boston Scientific Close the Gap in healthcare? Innovator Jeff Karp, MD, shares early challenges
Medtech People: In this week’s DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, we’ll talk about overcoming unfairness and inequity. In our keynote interview, Boston Scientific’s Camille Chang Gilmore, vice president, human resources, global chief diversity officer, and Michael Jaff, MD, CMO of its peripheral vascular group, reintroduce us to the company’s Close the Gap program. Launched in 2006, Close the Gap seeks to address the lack of care being delivered to underserved populations, including people of color and people earning lower incomes. The two Boston Science executives will explain why Close the Gap is more essential than ever, and what we as an in...
2020-09-26
45 min
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What in the world will Thrive Earlier Detection do with $257 million?
In this week’s podcast, two executives from Thrive Earlier Detection explain how the “turbo-charged” diagnostics company intends to upend how, when and where cancer is diagnosed. Isaac Kinde, MD, PhD, co-founder and head of research and innovation, walks us through the company’s CancerSEEK test and how the company is marrying new technology with an innovative clinical approach. Meanwhile, Isaac Ro, tells host Tom Salemi how the company closed on $257 million (hint: lots of Zoom) and why he left a career on Wall Street to join this innovative start-up. Chris Newmarker, executive editor of life sciences at MassDevice, also counts d...
2020-08-01
40 min
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DeviceTalks Weekly: Ep.6 – Hear about the Coventor, Q1 Earnings and MassDevice’s Medtech 100 Index
DeviceTalks Weekly: Ep.6 – Hear about the Coventor Ventilator, COVID-19 and Q1 Earnings and MassDevice’s Medtech 100 Index In this week’s episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Aaron Tucker of the Earl Bakken Medical Center shares the origin of the recently approved Coventor ventilator, which will be manufactured at-cost by Boston Scientific. We’ll also hear Abbott CEO Robert Ford comments from the company’s Q1 analyst call as we begin to dissect how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact medtech earnings. Finally, Danielle Kirsh, senior editor at WTWH Media, will share the origins of our new Medtech 100 Index, a powerful new tool for measur...
2020-04-20
31 min
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Inside Abiomed and GI Dynamics with CEOs Mike Minogue and Stu Randle
Medical device company Abiomed's CEO Mike Minogue and Stu Randle, CEO of GI Dynamics, sit down with MassDevice.com editor Brad Perriello at the MassDevice Big 100 Roundtable East.
2013-06-06
20 min
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Turning Boston Scientific around with CEO Mike Mahoney
Three months before he took the reins at Boston Scientific, Mike Mahoney told MassDevice his thoughts on how he looked to turnaround the medical device giant in this podcast from the MassDevice Big 100 East
2013-05-30
27 min