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Fast Five Medtech News Podcast

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

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 committ...

Nov 09, 202311 min

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 tabl...

Nov 08, 202310 min

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 &...

Nov 07, 20238 min

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 an...

Nov 03, 20239 min

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...

Nov 02, 202310 min

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. Stereo...

Nov 01, 20239 min

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 dev...

Oct 31, 202311 min

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 expect...

Oct 27, 202312 min

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. ...

Oct 26, 202310 min

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 ...

Oct 25, 202310 min

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...

Oct 24, 202313 min

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. Medtroni...

Oct 13, 202313 min

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 acquisitio...

Oct 12, 202316 min

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 disc...

Oct 11, 202317 min

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...

Oct 06, 202311 min

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 ro...

Oct 05, 202311 min

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...

Oct 04, 202310 min

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. B...

Oct 03, 202310 min

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 ...

Sep 29, 202310 min

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 feel...

Sep 28, 202310 min

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 ...

Sep 27, 202312 min

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...

Sep 26, 20239 min

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 wha...

Sep 22, 20239 min

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 pat...

Sep 21, 202312 min

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 compan...

Sep 20, 202310 min

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 ca...

Sep 19, 202310 min

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 colla...

Sep 15, 202310 min

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. Weara...

Sep 14, 202310 min

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 a...

Sep 13, 202313 min

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 an...

Sep 12, 202311 min
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