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 com...
Jan 23, 2024•9 min
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 ac...
Jan 19, 2024•10 min
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....
Jan 18, 2024•11 min
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. ...
Jan 17, 2024•9 min
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 ...
Jan 12, 2024•11 min
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 la...
Jan 11, 2024•12 min
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. ...
Jan 10, 2024•13 min
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 N...
Jan 09, 2024•11 min
Today's episode is a roundup of some of the most impactful medtech headlines of 2023. We had a handful of news stories this year that caught our attention. Join Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh as they discuss the following: Layoffs – Medtech has shown some resilience in the present economic environment. Some major medical device companies released positive earnings this year. However, others announced headcount reductions, citing macroeconomic headwinds. Hear which companies redu...
Dec 28, 2023•16 min
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...
Dec 22, 2023•11 min
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...
Dec 21, 2023•10 min
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...
Dec 20, 2023•11 min
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 cardi...
Dec 19, 2023•12 min
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 ...
Dec 15, 2023•10 min
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 i...
Dec 14, 2023•11 min
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...
Dec 13, 2023•9 min
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 ...
Dec 12, 2023•12 min
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. D...
Dec 08, 2023•10 min
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...
Dec 07, 2023•9 min
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 exe...
Dec 06, 2023•10 min
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...
Dec 05, 2023•10 min
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 discus...
Dec 01, 2023•10 min
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...
Nov 30, 2023•10 min
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 th...
Nov 29, 2023•11 min
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...
Nov 28, 2023•10 min
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 st...
Nov 17, 2023•10 min
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 th...
Nov 16, 2023•9 min
Day Zero Diagnostics and Oxford Nanopore today announced a collaboration to develop a solution for diagnosing bloodstream infections. Fast Five hosts Jim Hammerand and Sean Whooley dive into the details of the partnership. Asensus Surgical inked a manufacturing deal with Flex for services around its next-generation surgical robot platform. Listen for the details of the partnership and some other news about Asensus' other surgical robotic offerings. Johnson & Johnson MedTech followed up its O...
Nov 15, 2023•12 min
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 d...
Nov 14, 2023•13 min
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 i...
Nov 10, 2023•7 min
