Ventris Medical recently received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Amplify standalone bone graft putty in the intervertebral disc space. The Newport Beach, California-based company designed Amplify to optimize cell proliferation and bone formation. It comprises the Amplify biphasic (HA-to-βTCP) ceramic granules suspended in an alkaline oxide polymer carrier. It can be used standalone or combined […]
Fast Five: Edwards reports ‘excellent’ outcomes with Sapien TAVR; SafeGuard Surgical wins FDA breakthrough nod for biodegradable stent
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. Fast Five by MassDevice · Edwards reports new outcomes with TAVR; SafeGuard wins breakthrough nod for biodegradable stent Conformal Medical this week […]
Fast Five: Former Stimwave CEO convicted of healthcare fraud; GE HealthCare establishes foundation to advance access to care
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. Fast Five by MassDevice · Former Stimwave CEO convicted of healthcare fraud; GE HealthCare establishes charitable foundation Sooma raised $5.5 million for […]
BD names new president of BD Surgery
BD this week announced it appointed Rian Seger as president of BD Surgery, effective April 1. Seger will be responsible for driving the global strategic, operational and commercial performance of BD Surgery and will report to EVP and President of Interventional Rick Byrd. He replaces Brooke Story who is stepping down to focus on personal […]
Fast Five: Recall of Abbott HeartMate comms system is Class I; Roman to move out of CEO post at 3M, successor named
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. Fast Five by MassDevice · Recall of Abbott HeartMate comms system is Class I; Roman to move out of CEO post at […]
Fast Five: iRhythm closes offering worth more than $660M; FDA accepts Onward BCI into advisory program
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. Fast Five by MassDevice · iRhythm closes offering worth more than $660M; FDA accepts Onward BCI into advisory program Boston Scientific reported […]
Integra LifeSciences launches MicroMatrix Flex
Integra LifeSciences today announced it launched its MicroMatrix Flex dual-syringe system for urinary bladder matrix (UBM) access. The Princeton, N.J.-based company designed MicroMatrix Flex to enable the convenient mixing and precise delivery of MicroMatrix paste to provide more convenient access to hard-to-reach spaces in wound management. “MicroMatrix Flex has allowed me to expand how I […]
Fast Five: Medtronic asks ITC to stop Axonics’ neuromod device sales; J&J’s Varipulse PFA wins CE mark approval
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. Fast Five by MassDevice · Medtronic asks ITC to stop Axonics’ neuromod device sales; J&J’s Varipulse PFA wins CE mark approval Orthofix […]
Fast Five: 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. Fast Five by MassDevice · Integra Lifesciences CEO to retire; Philips taps Stryker exec as next CFO A new report shows Insulet […]
Fast Five: A high-ranking BD executive is set to retire; J&J’s Biosense Webster begins trial for Laminar LAA
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 28, 2024. Fast Five by MassDevice · A high-ranking BD executive is set to retire; J&J’s Biosense Webster begins trial for Laminar LAA Mainstay […]
Argá Medtech closes oversubscribed Series B funding for pulsed field ablation tech
Argá Medtech today announced it closed a €54 million oversubscribed Series B funding round to support its pulsed field ablation technology. The Lausanne, Switzerland-based company develops the Coherent Sine-Burst Electroporation pulsed field ablation system for treating cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation. Argá’s latest financing will allow the company to advance the development of its CSE […]