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 study. Whooley shares the key points of the study and the reaction of participants that were in the study. Cordis announced its new CEO. Find out who is taking over the corner office.  Philips received significant funding from the Gates Foundation for AI-powered maternal health ultrasounds. Hear how the funding will support underserved communities. Johnson & Johnson gave an update on its Ottava surgical robot. Whooley details the company's plans for the robot and some of the features on it.