Fast Five Medtech News Podcast

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, March 15, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Conformal Medical this week reported "encouraging" results for its left atrial appendage occlusion device. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley discuss what the device does and what doctors think about the device. Autonomix has completed its first procedures in its pancreatic cancer ablation trial. Learn what the trial will assess, what the technology does and how optimistic executives are. Axonics won CE mark approval for its fourth-generation rechargeable sacral neuromodulation system. Whooley talks about what the device does and some of the other news Axonics has had recently. SafeGuard Surgical won an FDA breakthrough nod for its biodegradable stent. Hear more about the stent, which has backing from an NFL quarterback. Edwards reported "excellent" outcomes with its latest Sapien TAVR study. The Fast Five hosts talk about some of the data points that stuck out.

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, March 14, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Sooma raised $5.5 million for its depression-treating neuromodulation technology. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh talk about what the company's technology does and what it plans are for the funds.  SetPoint Medical won FDA breakthrough designation for its nerve stimulation technology for multiple sclerosis. Hear more about the technology and the executives' optimism about the future of the technology.  Abbott is launching its latest Navitor TAVI system in the U.S. Whooley talks about the technology and Abbott's TAVR market history.  GE Healthcare has established a foundation to advance access to healthcare. The Fast Five hosts talk about what the new foundation will focus on and what the future holds.  A former Stimwave CEO was recently convicted of healthcare fraud. Learn more about what the CEO was found guilty of and how the case unfolded.

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, March 13, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. GE HealthCare and Mass General are bringing artificial intelligence to imaging. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss the partnership and how it can transform healthcare. Ascensia and Senseonics have announced new CGM cost savings. Hear more about some of the cost saving initiatives and the devices that are included in the initiatives. SS Innovations has used its surgical robot in mitral valve replacement procedures. Whooley talks about what the robot does and what people think about its performance.  3M CEO Mike Roman is stepping down as CEO and a successor has been named. Learn who is taking over the corner office and the optimism they bring to the role. A recent recall of Abbott's HeartMate communications system is Class I, according to the FDA. The Fast Five hosts talk about the reason behind the recall and if there have been any adverse reports.

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, March 12, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Boston Scientific reported positive results for the agent drug-coated balloon study. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley talk about the technology and the data points that stick out. Medtronic is highlighting the global performance of its MiniMed 780G automated insulin delivery system. Hear about what the new data highlights and some of the most compelling data the company highlighted. The FDA has cleared Pulse Biosciences' pulsed field ablation electrode technology. Whooley talks about what the PFA electrode technology does and some of the optimism that executives have. Onward was accepted into an FDA advisory program. The Fast Five hosts talk about the technology that got them into the advisory program and what the acceptance means. iRhythm closed an offering worth more than $660 million. Learn more about what is included in this offering and what the company plans to use the proceeds for.

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, March 8, 2024. Check out the show notes at MassDevice.com/podcast. Siemens Healthineers launched a new surgical planning tool. Fast Five hosts Chris Newmarker and Sean Whooley examine the latest application of surgical planning and education using the Apple Vision Plus system. Nanoflex Robotics announced the first U.S. installations of its surgical robot. The hosts take a look at what this robot does and how Nanoflex hopes to use it to improve the treatment of stroke patients. Biobot Surgical raised $18 million to support its surgical robot. Newmarker and Whooley break down the unique purpose of this company's surgical robot and discuss the potential uses of proceeds. Roche Diabetes Care unveiled its new CGM technology with predictive AI algorithms. The Fast Five hosts examine the properties of yet another potential competitor in the CGM market and see if the predictive AI capabilities could set it apart from the rest. The FTC is reportedly looking into Boston Scientific’s acquisition of Axonics. Following a $3.7 billion acquisition, some questions have arisen around antitrust activity. Newmarker and Whooley look at Bloomberg's report on a potential investigation and break down the potential fallout if this acquisition doesn't go through.

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, March 7, 2024. Check out the show notes at MassDevice.com/podcast. Abbott reported some positive real-world data on the use of its CGM with GLP-1s. Fast Five hosts Chris Newmarker and Sean Whooley take a look at the emergence of GLP-1s in medtech and the potential to bolster CGM technologies. Gradient began a U.S. trial for its pulmonary denervation technology. With renal denervation garnering so much attention recently, the hosts examine another denervation technology for treating hypertension. Orthofix posted Street-beating fourth-quarter results. With tons of changes at Orthofix over the past year, analysts seem more positive about these latest results. The Fast Five hosts look at some of the key figures from the quarter and how Orthofix can right the ship. ResMed launched a new face mask for sleep apnea patients. With recalls all over the place in the sleep apnea market, including at ResMed, this could prove a significant launch. Newmarker and Whooley break down some of the history of the market and look at the standout features of this mask. The FDA cleared the first over-the-counter CGM, with Dexcom’s Stelo getting the nod. Listen to hear all about this new technology and how it could provide a boost to many within the diabetes community.

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, March 6, 2024. Check out the show notes at massdevice.com/podcast. Medtronic may face a jury trial in a legal case over spine implants. Fast Five hosts Chris Newmarker and Sean Whooley break down the nearly decade-long history of this lawsuit and discuss the decision handed down by a judge in this case. Baxter has decided to close a facility in Massachusetts. Listen to learn all about Baxter's reasoning behind this facility closure and how it ties into a major acquisition made by the company a few years ago. Dexcom announced a new direct-to-watch feature for G7 CGM. The Fast Five hosts look at what this new feature is and examine some other good news from Dexcom. Stereotaxis submitted its Magic ablation catheter for U.S. and European approval. Find out more about this technology and hear about the company's intriguing fourth-quarter results as well. Haemonetics agreed to acquire esophagus-protecting device maker Attune Medical. Newmarker and Whooley discuss the technology that Attune brings to the table and how Haemonetics feels it will fit in as part of the company.

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, March 5, 2024. Check out the show notes at MassDevice.com/podcast. The FDA approved Boston Scientific’s Agent drug-coated balloon. Fast Five hosts Chris Newmarker and Sean Whooley explain the significance of this approval and dive into why analysts think it's a major win for Boston Scientific. BD has initiated a new trial for its Vascular Covered Stent. Find out more about what the stent does and why BD thinks it addresses a significant unmet need. Phagenesis reportedly brought in $42 million in funding for its neurostimulation technology. The hosts take a look at what the technology actually is and what the British medtech company plans to do with its latest cash influx. Medtronic picked up FDA clearance for its latest-generation bone tumor ablation technology. Hear all about what sets this technology apart from the competition and from Medtronic's previous bone ablation system. Baxter has a major update on its planned Kidney Care spinoff. The Fast Five hosts break down a bit of a twist in Baxter's separation plans and discuss how it folds into a recent trend across the medtech space.

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, March 1, 2024. Check out the show notes at MassDevice.com/podcast. Orthofix this week appointed a new president of its Bone Growth Therapies business. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley discuss who is joining the company and some of their career experience. Affluent Medical has positive biomimetic mitral valve data. Learn more about the valve and some of the data points that study out. Onward won an FDA breakthrough nod for use of neurostim with brain-computer interface. Whooley explains what the technology does and how this was a milestone breakthrough for the company. J&J's Biosense Webster's pulsed field ablation system won CE mark approval. Hear more about what its approved for and the data that led to this approval. Medtronic is asking the ITC to stop Axonics' sales of its neuromod devices. The Fast Five hoses discuss why Medtronic wants to stop the sales and the history of this spat.

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.