Integra Lifesciences CEO to retire; Philips taps Stryker exec as next CFO

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.