Fast Company recently named 10 medical device companies as some of the most innovative companies of 2024. Each year, Fast Company releases its list of the world’s most innovative companies. The list covers 58 industries and sectors, ranging from advertising to video. Companies on the “Most Innovative” list apply to be included, and then Fast […]
Former Neuropace CEO takes the helm at Revamp Medical
Revamp Medical this week announced it appointed Mike Favet as CEO, effective immediately. Favet joins the Netanya, Israel–based heart failure congestion management company with more than 20 years of executive-level experience. He most recently was CEO of Neuropace, where he led a commercial expansion and took the company public in 2021. “Mike brings a distinguished […]
Biotronik wins breakthrough nod for Freesolve BTK resorbable magnesium scaffold
Biotronik this week announced it received FDA breakthrough device designation for its Freesolve below-the-knee resorbable magnesium scaffold (BTK RMS). The Berlin, Germany-based cardiac rhythm company designed Freesolve for individuals suffering from chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI). The newly launched device is not coronary artery lesions. “This breakthrough device designation for the Freesolve RMS for BTK treatment […]
Elixir Medical wins FDA breakthrough designation for DynamX BTK implant
Elixir Medical today announced it received FDA breakthrough device designation for its DynamX BTK system for treating chronic limb-threatening ischemia. The Milpitas, California-based company designed the adaptive implant to treat narrowed or blocked vessels below the knee (BTK) in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI). Elixir Medical said the DynamX Bioadaptor metallic device supports the […]
Bio-Rad names Roop Lakkaraju as CFO
Bio-Rad today announced it appointed Roop K. Lakkaraju as EVP and chief financial officer, effective April 15. Lakkaraju joins the clinical diagnostics and imaging systems company from Benchmark Electronics where he served as EVP and chief financial officer and was responsible for all finance-related functions since 2018. “We are pleased to welcome Roop Lakkaraju as […]
Biden signs executive order for women’s health research and innovation
President Joe Biden this week signed an executive order that will direct funds and actions toward expanding and improving research on women’s health. The initiative builds on First Lady Jill Biden’s announcement last month in which the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) earmarked $100 million in funds to “fundamentally change” how the U.S. […]
FDA clears Ventris Medical Amplify standalone bone graft putty
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 […]