From the early days of software development to personalized cell and gene therapies, Cathy Burzik has witnessed a lot of technological evolution over the course of her 40-year career in the healthcare industry. She sat down with DeviceTalks’ former program manager Sarah Faulkner for an interview at AdvaMed’s The MedTech Conference this year, where she […]
7 innovative medtech leaders you need to know
Meet the leaders helping to define the next big innovations in medtech — and the program that’s helping them do it. MassDevice.com editor Sarah Faulkner spoke with seven participants of the MassMedic IGNITE cohort to learn about how the mentorship program has already aided in accelerating their successes. After a five-year hiatus, MassMedic’s IGNITE mentorship […]
DeviceTalks Q&A: Talking targeted pain management with CEO Maria Bennett
At DeviceTalks Minnesota 2019, SPR Therapeutics founder, president & CEO Maria Bennett spoke with DeviceTalks program manager Sarah Faulkner about the company’s FDA-cleared peripheral nerve stimulation system for pain management. Want to see these interviews live? Join us at DeviceTalks West – Dec. 9-10 in Santa Clara, Calif. Sarah: Could you tell us a little […]
After 20 years at Boston Scientific, here’s what this medtech R&D leader has learned
David Knapp, VP of corporate research at Boston Scientific, has spent 20 years developing devices that cut across divisions at the medtech giant. At DeviceTalks Minnesota 2019, he gave attendees an insider’s view of what he’s learned about device development and healthcare. Want to see these interviews live? Join us at DeviceTalks West – Dec. […]
Senseonics touts BCBS reimbursement wins
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) said today that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Idaho now provide coverage for the implantable Eversense continuous glucose monitor. The company’s Eversense device includes a fluorescence-based sensor, a mobile app and a transmitter. Senseonics’ touts its system as being the first with a long-term, implantable CGM sensor, as well as the first […]
Insulet prices $700m offering
Insulet (NSDQ:PODD) today priced a private placement of $700 million in convertible senior notes due 2026. The offering is slated to close on Sept. 6. The Acton, Mass.-based company said in a press release it also gave initial purchasers an option to buy up to an additional $100 million in notes. Get the full story at our sister […]
Boston Scientific closes $4B BTG purchase
Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) said today that it finished its $4 billion acquisition of BTG (LN:BTG). The Marlborough, Mass.-based medtech giant reported that the transaction will be immaterial to adjusted earnings per share this year, thanks to – among other factors – the deal closing later than initially anticipated. To satisfy antitrust regulators, Boston Scientific is […]
Insulet touts full market launch of mobile apps for Omnipod Dash
Insulet (NSDQ:PODD) touted the full market launch of the Omnipod Display and Omnipod View apps for people using the company’s Omnipod Dash system. The Display app enables users to display data from their Personal Diabetes Manager device onto their smartphones. The View app gives caregivers and family members the option to remotely monitor Omnipod Dash system […]
Nevro beats the Street with Q2 results
Shares in Nevro (NYSE:NVRO) rose this week after the medical device maker topped expectations on Wall Street with its second-quarter financial results. The Redwood City, Calif.-based company posted a net loss of -$28 million on sales of $93.6 million for the three months ended June 30. Compared with the same period last year, Nevro’s revenue fell […]
On mixed Q2 results, Glaukos announces Avedro buy
Glaukos (NYSE:GKOS) posted its second-quarter financial results this week and reported that it plans to acquire Avedro in an effort to build out its corneal health franchise. Avedro develops single-use drug formulations designed to strengthen corneal tissue and stop the progression of a degenerative corneal ectatic disease known as keratoconus. According to the Mass.-based company, the total U.S. […]
Siemens to acquire Corindus in $1.1B deal
Corindus Vascular Robotics (NYSE:CVRS) reported its second-quarter financials today, revealing that it inked a deal to be acquired by Siemens Healthineers (NYSE:SI) in an all-cash deal valued at roughly $1.1 billion. Siemens Medical Solution, a subsidiary of Siemens Healthineers, is slated to acquire all issued and outstanding common stock in Corindus for $4.28 apiece in cash. The […]
