Fast Five 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. Here’s what you need to know for today, March 15, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Conformal Medical this week reported "encouraging" results for its left atrial appendage occlusion device. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley discuss what the device does and what doctors think about the device. Autonomix has completed its first procedures in its pancreatic cancer ablation trial. Learn what the trial will assess, what the technology does and how optimistic executives are. Axonics won CE mark approval for its fourth-generation rechargeable sacral neuromodulation system. Whooley talks about what the device does and some of the other news Axonics has had recently. SafeGuard Surgical won an FDA breakthrough nod for its biodegradable stent. Hear more about the stent, which has backing from an NFL quarterback. Edwards reported "excellent" outcomes with its latest Sapien TAVR study. The Fast Five hosts talk about some of the data points that stuck out.

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, March 14, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Sooma raised $5.5 million for its depression-treating neuromodulation technology. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh talk about what the company's technology does and what it plans are for the funds. SetPoint Medical won FDA breakthrough designation for its nerve stimulation technology for multiple sclerosis. Hear more about the technology and the executives' optimism about the future of the technology. Abbott is launching its latest Navitor TAVI system in the U.S. Whooley talks about the technology and Abbott's TAVR market history. GE Healthcare has established a foundation to advance access to healthcare. The Fast Five hosts talk about what the new foundation will focus on and what the future holds. A former Stimwave CEO was recently convicted of healthcare fraud. Learn more about what the CEO was found guilty of and how the case unfolded.

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, March 13, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. GE HealthCare and Mass General are bringing artificial intelligence to imaging. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss the partnership and how it can transform healthcare. Ascensia and Senseonics have announced new CGM cost savings. Hear more about some of the cost saving initiatives and the devices that are included in the initiatives. SS Innovations has used its surgical robot in mitral valve replacement procedures. Whooley talks about what the robot does and what people think about its performance. 3M CEO Mike Roman is stepping down as CEO and a successor has been named. Learn who is taking over the corner office and the optimism they bring to the role. A recent recall of Abbott's HeartMate communications system is Class I, according to the FDA. The Fast Five hosts talk about the reason behind the recall and if there have been any adverse reports.

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, March 12, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Boston Scientific reported positive results for the agent drug-coated balloon study. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley talk about the technology and the data points that stick out. Medtronic is highlighting the global performance of its MiniMed 780G automated insulin delivery system. Hear about what the new data highlights and some of the most compelling data the company highlighted. The FDA has cleared Pulse Biosciences' pulsed field ablation electrode technology. Whooley talks about what the PFA electrode technology does and some of the optimism that executives have. Onward was accepted into an FDA advisory program. The Fast Five hosts talk about the technology that got them into the advisory program and what the acceptance means. iRhythm closed an offering worth more than $660 million. Learn more about what is included in this offering and what the company plans to use the proceeds for.

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, March 8, 2024. Check out the show notes at MassDevice.com/podcast. Siemens Healthineers launched a new surgical planning tool. Fast Five hosts Chris Newmarker and Sean Whooley examine the latest application of surgical planning and education using the Apple Vision Plus system. Nanoflex Robotics announced the first U.S. installations of its surgical robot. The hosts take a look at what this robot does and how Nanoflex hopes to use it to improve the treatment of stroke patients. Biobot Surgical raised $18 million to support its surgical robot. Newmarker and Whooley break down the unique purpose of this company's surgical robot and discuss the potential uses of proceeds. Roche Diabetes Care unveiled its new CGM technology with predictive AI algorithms. The Fast Five hosts examine the properties of yet another potential competitor in the CGM market and see if the predictive AI capabilities could set it apart from the rest. The FTC is reportedly looking into Boston Scientific’s acquisition of Axonics. Following a $3.7 billion acquisition, some questions have arisen around antitrust activity. Newmarker and Whooley look at Bloomberg's report on a potential investigation and break down the potential fallout if this acquisition doesn't go through.

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, March 7, 2024. Check out the show notes at MassDevice.com/podcast. Abbott reported some positive real-world data on the use of its CGM with GLP-1s. Fast Five hosts Chris Newmarker and Sean Whooley take a look at the emergence of GLP-1s in medtech and the potential to bolster CGM technologies. Gradient began a U.S. trial for its pulmonary denervation technology. With renal denervation garnering so much attention recently, the hosts examine another denervation technology for treating hypertension. Orthofix posted Street-beating fourth-quarter results. With tons of changes at Orthofix over the past year, analysts seem more positive about these latest results. The Fast Five hosts look at some of the key figures from the quarter and how Orthofix can right the ship. ResMed launched a new face mask for sleep apnea patients. With recalls all over the place in the sleep apnea market, including at ResMed, this could prove a significant launch. Newmarker and Whooley break down some of the history of the market and look at the standout features of this mask. The FDA cleared the first over-the-counter CGM, with Dexcom’s Stelo getting the nod. Listen to hear all about this new technology and how it could provide a boost to many within the diabetes community.

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, March 6, 2024. Check out the show notes at massdevice.com/podcast. Medtronic may face a jury trial in a legal case over spine implants. Fast Five hosts Chris Newmarker and Sean Whooley break down the nearly decade-long history of this lawsuit and discuss the decision handed down by a judge in this case. Baxter has decided to close a facility in Massachusetts. Listen to learn all about Baxter's reasoning behind this facility closure and how it ties into a major acquisition made by the company a few years ago. Dexcom announced a new direct-to-watch feature for G7 CGM. The Fast Five hosts look at what this new feature is and examine some other good news from Dexcom. Stereotaxis submitted its Magic ablation catheter for U.S. and European approval. Find out more about this technology and hear about the company's intriguing fourth-quarter results as well. Haemonetics agreed to acquire esophagus-protecting device maker Attune Medical. Newmarker and Whooley discuss the technology that Attune brings to the table and how Haemonetics feels it will fit in as part of the company.

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, March 5, 2024. Check out the show notes at MassDevice.com/podcast. The FDA approved Boston Scientific’s Agent drug-coated balloon. Fast Five hosts Chris Newmarker and Sean Whooley explain the significance of this approval and dive into why analysts think it's a major win for Boston Scientific. BD has initiated a new trial for its Vascular Covered Stent. Find out more about what the stent does and why BD thinks it addresses a significant unmet need. Phagenesis reportedly brought in $42 million in funding for its neurostimulation technology. The hosts take a look at what the technology actually is and what the British medtech company plans to do with its latest cash influx. Medtronic picked up FDA clearance for its latest-generation bone tumor ablation technology. Hear all about what sets this technology apart from the competition and from Medtronic's previous bone ablation system. Baxter has a major update on its planned Kidney Care spinoff. The Fast Five hosts break down a bit of a twist in Baxter's separation plans and discuss how it folds into a recent trend across the medtech space.

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, March 1, 2024. Check out the show notes at MassDevice.com/podcast. Orthofix this week appointed a new president of its Bone Growth Therapies business. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley discuss who is joining the company and some of their career experience. Affluent Medical has positive biomimetic mitral valve data. Learn more about the valve and some of the data points that study out. Onward won an FDA breakthrough nod for use of neurostim with brain-computer interface. Whooley explains what the technology does and how this was a milestone breakthrough for the company. J&J's Biosense Webster's pulsed field ablation system won CE mark approval. Hear more about what its approved for and the data that led to this approval. Medtronic is asking the ITC to stop Axonics' sales of its neuromod devices. The Fast Five hoses discuss why Medtronic wants to stop the sales and the history of this 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, February 29, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. A new report shows Insulet trumped Medtrum again in a French patent spat. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley talk about what the spat was about and what the court ruled. Stryker has reported its first shoulder arthroplasty with the Blueprint MR guidance system in Europe. Hear more about those procedures and what doctors think about the technology. Osso VR has picked a new CEO as the former leader transitions into a new role within the company. Whooley explains who is taking over the corner office, some of their career history, and where the former CEO is transitioning into. Philips tapped a Stryker controller as its next chief financial officer. Learn who is taking over the financial role, their experience and what optimism they bring to the company. Integra Lifesciences' CEO Jan De Witte is set to retire. The Fast Five hosts talk about when he will step down and if the company is looking for a new CEO immediately.

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 28, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Mainstay Medical has raised $125 million for its neurostimulation technology. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley talk about the company's plans for the funds and what the implant does. Philips has launched its new Azurion neuro biplane system for neurovascular interventions. Learn more about what Azurion does and how it helps workflows. Know Labs unveiled its wearable, non-invasive CGM set for FDA submission. Whooley details the technology and how it works. J&J's Biosense Webster has started its trial for the recently acquired Laminar left atrial appendage elimination device. Hear more about the study details and an explanation of what Laminar is. A high-ranking executive at BD has announced plans to retire. The Fast Five hosts talk about who is leaving, if the company named a successor and some of the work the executive has achieved in their tenure.

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 27, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Owlet is set to raise $9 million to support its infant monitoring technology. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley talk about the technology and some of the terms of the funding. GE HealthCare and Biofourmis are collaborating on at-home patient monitoring. Hear more about the goal of the partnership and how it will help patients. Irish startup Gasgon Medical is looking to raise €4 million for its IV delivery technology. Whooley explains the company's technology and what some of the funding will support. Virtual Incision won an FDA nod for its miniature MIRA surgical robot for use in colectomies. The Fast Five hosts discuss what the robot does and the pathway Virtual Incision took to get to this point. Integra Lifesciences has announced it is closing one of its plants. Learn about which plant is closing and how many people it affects.

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 23, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. ClearPoint Neuro's latest software received FDA clearance and the company announced the first cases. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley talk about what the software does and what executives are saying. The FDA is warning people not to use smartwatches and smart rings to measure blood glucose. Learn why the FDA is warning on this and what consumers should do. Enovis's stock rose this week on Street-beating fourth-quarter results as it returns to profit. Whooley breaks down the financial performance of the orthopedic company. Zimmer Biomet's ROSA Shoulder surgical robot. The Fast Five hosts talk about what the surgical robot does and what it gives physicians. A former Mazor VP has been convicted of insider trading. Hear more about this case and how the federal government stumbled upon this case. BONUS: Jill Biden launches $100M initiative to transform women’s health research

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 22, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. DarioHealth has acquired digital health company Twill and priced a $22.4 million private placement. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley talk about what Twill does and how it helps DarioHealth. Sira Medical won an FDA nod for its augmented reality surgical planning technology. Hear what the technology does and the challenges the company hopes to address. Medical Microinstruments has raised $110 million to support its surgical robot. Whooley explains what the robot does and some of the other funding the company has garnered over the years. A Medtronic EVP is leading amid the company's latest reorganization. Find out who's departing, some of their notable achievements and who's taking on their role. 3M finally announced a date for its Health Care spinoff. The Fast Five hosts talk about what will happen on the spinoff date, how many employees transfer to the spinoff and the leaders that will take the helm.

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 this technology apart from other sleep apnea tracking technology. The FDA has cleared a wearable EP monitoring patch from X-trodes. Whooley explains how the technology works and what executives are saying about the future of the device. BioSig reduced its workforce for a second time in less than a month as it looks to 'substantially' cut operations. The Fast Five hosts talk about the reason behind the layoffs. Medtronic is exiting the ventilator market. Learn what the company plans to do with its existing respiratory business and how imperative ventilators were to Medtronic. BONUS: Read Danielle Kirsh's latest analysis of the medtech stock market in 2023 – How GLP-1s tanked and reshaped the medtech stock market in 2023: Analysts weigh in on how the GLP-1 craze caused one of the biggest swings in the medtech stock market in recent years.

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 expanding its manufacturing facilities to support drug delivery device production. Whooley explains the expansion effort and how it fits into the strategy of the company. The FDA cleared Merit Medical's surgical guidance system. Learn what the guidance system does and how it improves patient care. NeuroMetrix announced plans to review its strategic options. The Fast Five hosts explain what the company is considering and if there will be any changes to its commercial 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 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 pulsed field ablation. Whooley details the PFA technology and what some of the early data is showing. Impulse Dynamics raised $136 million for its heart failure therapy. The Fast Five hosts talk about what the funding will go toward and the technology the company is working on. An FDA panel voted in favor of Abbott's TriClip TEER system for treating tricuspid regurgitation. Learn more about the advisory panel vote and the analysts' view.

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 will be available. ResMed launched new bilevel sleep respiratory devices. The Fast Five hosts discuss the new devices and ResMed's goal when developing them. Smith+Nephew is touting new artificial intelligence features for its Cori surgical robot. Learn more about the latest features of the robot. Zimmer Biomet signed a health equity pledge. Whooley talks about the pledge and how the company is taking strides toward that goal.

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 about the option and how it differs from standard controls. Think Surgical and Link are collaborating on surgical robotics for total knee replacement. Whooley explains the goal of the collaboration and what executives are saying. Smith+Nephew has unveiled its expanded sports medicine portfolio. Learn what's in the expanded portfolio. Canary Medical had its first-in-human implant of its heart sound monitor. The Fast Five hosts talk about the technology and whether it has had any success so far.

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 what makes it different. CMR Surgical has enhanced its surgical robot with new imaging technology. Whooley explains the new imaging technology and how it helps doctors. Biosense Webster supports a duo of new studies using Varipulse pulsed field ablation technology. Learn what the studies will evaluate in today's episode. J&J's Cerenovus has launched a next-generation stroke revascularization catheter. The Fast Five hosts explain what the catheter is designed for, some of its features and what executives are saying.