Medtronic’s Chief AI Officer Katra talks AccuRhythm AI, surgical robotics & ethical AI innovations

In this StrykerTalks episode, Andy Pierce, Group President of MedSurg and Neurotechnology at Stryker, shares his insights on the company’s commitment to innovation, growth, and patient-centered care. Pierce reflects on his 29-year journey with Stryker, highlighting the high-performance culture shaped by entrepreneurial spirit, growth targets, and strategic acquisitions. He discusses how Stryker’s decentralized structure supports quick, localized decision-making while fostering collaboration across its business units. The conversation also explores the company's M&A strategy, focusing on acquisitions that bring de-risked, high-impact technologies that align with Stryker’s long-term goals. Pierce provides an inside look at Stryker's engagement with the soft tissue robotics space, its approach to balancing internal and external innovation, and the proactive steps Stryker takes to address healthcare staffing shortages with technology. Thank you to Vantedge Medical for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about how Vantedge Medical works with medical device companies, visit www.vantedgemedical.com Thank you for listening to the StrykerTalks Podcast. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network so you don’t miss a future episode.

In this week’s DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi interviews Dr. Andrew Napier, a former army medic and ER doc who saw a need for sh*t that works, specifically an intubation tool that allowed for easier access to the airway. He developed his own device and started a company, IntuBlade, to make his vision a reality. Thank you to Dr. Napier and all listeners who have served in the military. Happy Veterans Day. MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker brings his Newmarker’s Newsmakers – Philips, Precision Neuroscience, Integra Lifesciences, Boston Scientific, and Johnson & Johnson. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe now to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network.

In this episode of Neuro Innovation Talks, Head of Global Strategic Marketing and Strategic Relationships at Johnson & Johnson MedTech Neurovascular, John Murray, returns to the DeviceTalks podcast studio to spotlight one of the foremost pioneers in neurointervention, Fernando Vinuela, MD, Professor Emeritus of UCLA Interventional Neuroradiology. Dr. Vinuela shares his journey through the groundbreaking evolution of neurovascular treatments and the collaborative spirit that propelled early advancements in stroke care. From his foundational work on detachable coils to his transformative mentorship, Dr. Vinuela reflects on his contributions to neurointervention and the significant milestones that have shaped the field. He also provides insights into his impactful work in Brazil, where he has helped establish stroke treatment programs, expanding the reach of life-saving neurovascular care. Thank you to Confluent Medical Technologies for sponsoring this episode of Neuro Innovation Talks. To learn more about how Confluent Medical supports medical device companies, visit: https://confluentmedical.com. Special thanks to the following for their support in the development of this podcast: Joanna Colangelo, Mark Dickinson, Whitney Garrett, Tracy Murray, SYK, Dr. Vinuela, Dr. Satoshi Tateshima, Dr. Dileep Yavagal. Tune in and subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network wherever you get your podcasts and follow youtube.com/@DeviceTalks to never miss an episode. Thank you for supporting the Neuro Innovation Talks podcast!

In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Tom Salemi and Chris Newmarker tackle some of the weeks’ biggest news including the FDA giving a nod to Distalmotion’s Dexter robot and the Yankees blowing the World Series. Distalmotion CEO Greg Roche visits to share his thoughts on both. Then Tom interviews Chad Hoskins, CEO of Phagenesis, a startup developing a neurostimulation device that could help stroke survivors recover. This week’s Newmaker’s Newsmakers include Medtronic, Masimo, Exactech, Solventum and you already know about this week’s number one. This episode is sponsored by DeviceTalks Boston. Register now at Boston.DeviceTalks.com. Thanks for listening to this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe now to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network so you don’t miss a future episode.

In this episode of IntuitiveTalks, Dirk Barten, Senior VP and GM of EU Commercial and Marketing at Intuitive, takes us through Europe's unique surgical robotics landscape. He discusses the differences in adoption rates between the US and Europe, where surgical robotics uptake has lagged by about five to seven years. Barten also explains the critical role Intuitive’s digital ecosystem plays in supporting surgeons and healthcare teams throughout Europe. Through tools like tele-education and digital hubs, Intuitive is providing accessible training and data support, which he believes are essential in driving improved patient outcomes and meeting hospitals' needs for more integrated and efficient surgical solutions. In addition, Barten explores how healthcare system consolidation in major European countries is reshaping hospital networks, leading to increased centralization of complex procedures. He highlights Intuitive’s investment in expanding its infrastructure across Europe, with new sites in Switzerland, Germany, and the UK, underscoring Intuitive’s confidence in the region’s growth potential despite ongoing economic pressures. Thank you to Kollmorgen for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about how Kollmorgen works with medical device companies, please visit: www.kollmorgen.com. And that’s not all! Explore some of Kollmorgen’s success stories below: 1. Kollmorgen and Stereotaxis Advance the Precision and Safety of Surgical Robots | https://www.kollmorgen.com/en-us/case-studies/kollmorgen-and-stereotaxis-advance-precision-and-safety-surgical-robots 2. Enabling New Surgical Possibilities with High-Torque, Low-Temperature and Compact-Size Motors | https://www.kollmorgen.com/en-us/case-studies/enabling-new-surgical-possibilities-high-torque-low-temperature-and-compact-size Thank you for listening to the IntuitiveTalks Podcast. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network on every major podcast platform.

In this episode of DeviceTalks AI, Host Kayleen Brown sits down with Medtronic’s VP & Global Chief AI Officer, Rodolphe Katra, PhD, MBA, discusses the pivotal role of AI in advancing MedTech and how Medtronic is responding.  Dr. Katra walks us through Medtronic’s AccuRhythm AI, which enhances cardiac monitoring by improving arrhythmia detection and reducing false positives through cloud-based algorithms.  He also explores how AI is being integrated into Medtronic’s surgical robotics platforms to boost precision and enable personalized care.  Additionally, Dr. Katra highlights Medtronic’s AI Compass, a set of ethical guidelines ensuring AI is used securely, without bias, and in a way that improves patient outcomes. Lastly, Katra offers key insights into how Medtronic is using AI to innovate both cardiac care and surgical robotics while maintaining a strong commitment to ethical AI practices. This conversation comes to you courtesy of our episode sponsor, AcuityMD. To learn more about AcuityMD, visit www.acuitymd.com. Please subscribe to DeviceTalks AI on all major podcast channels and subscribe to DeviceTalks on YouTube to ensure you never miss an episode. Thank you for listening to DeviceTalks AI!

In this episode of AbbottTalks, Sandra Lesenfants, SVP of Abbott’s structural heart business, discusses the latest advancements in structural heart care, focusing on Abbott's transformative TriClip device for tricuspid regurgitation. Lesenfants highlights Abbott’s commitment to patient-centered innovation, emphasizing the importance of creating solutions that meet patients’ needs through safe and effective technologies. She also shares Abbott’s approach to expanding access to minimally invasive therapies, particularly in underserved populations worldwide, and the role of physician partnerships in advancing structural heart interventions. Lastly, Lesenfants underscores the company’s efforts to increase diversity in clinical trials, noting the importance of intentional inclusivity across gender and ethnicity to better serve diverse patient populations. Thank you to Confluent Medical Technologies for sponsoring this episode of AbbottTalks. For more information on how Confluent Medical works with medical device companies, visit https://confluentmedical.com/. Thank you for listening to the AbbottTalks Podcast. Tune in and subscribe to DeviceTalks on all major podcast channels to never miss an episode.

In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, the DeviceTalks team wraps up the two amazing days of insights and networking at DeviceTalks West. Tom Salemi, Kayleen Brown and Chris Newmarker welcome guests Alexis Moores, Senior Account Manager, and Steven Thill, Senior Director of Infor, which announced a partnership with NVIDIA at DeviceTalks West, the culmination of a connection forged at DeviceTalks Boston! Thank you to Infor for sponsoring this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly. To learn how Infor supports MedTech companies visit www.infor.com. The panel covers a few of the highlights from the event discussion surgical robotics, AI, interventional tools, women’s health. But first, we unpack the details of PUMPKINGATE! Thanks for listening to this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast.

In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi opens by making a strong case for MedTech people to attend DeviceTalks West, which is happening on Oct. 16-17. Go to West.DeviceTalks.com to register. MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker brings his Newmarker’s Newsmakers – Women’s Health, Philiips, Nyxoah, CMR Surgical, and Johnson & Johnson MedTech. Finally, Paul Grand, CEO of MedTech Innovator, introduces DeviceTalks listeners to the five finalists who will compete for the 2024 Early-Stage Grand Prize. The winner will be voted for at the AdvaMed annual meeting in Toronto. Thank you for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network so you don’t miss a future episode.

In this week’s episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Nick Damiano, co-founder and CEO of Andromeda Surgical, previews his talk at DeviceTalks West by introducing listeners to the potential of autonomous surgery. Still early goings on, but Damiano paints and interesting picture of the future. If you want to see the future register at West.DeviceTalks.com. Speaking of the future, Host Tom Salemi speaks with Brody Galloway, a young MedTech professional who has turned his life’s healthcare experiences into a love of the industry and a drive to help. Anyone who wants to help should go to EnvisionMedtech.org. MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker returns with his Newmarker’s Newsmakers – Surgical Robotics, Medtronic, ResMed, Layoffs and, of course, Baxter Healthcare. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network so you don’t miss an episode of this or other industry-leading podcasts.