Johnson & Johnson intends to eliminate hundreds of positions in New Jersey, according to the state’s WARN notice archive. The New Jersey-based company filed with the state to confirm its plan to lay off 231 employees in New Brunswick, where its headquarters are located. It posted the WARN notice in September and listed the effective […]
Stryker continues layoffs at Florida facility
Layoffs at a Stryker plant in Florida continue as the company says it plans to eliminate hundreds more jobs. The layoffs come as part of a program of workforce reductions at the facility located at 5300 Region Court, Lakeland, Florida, 33815. For now, the latest WARN notice lists another six positions eliminated. But Stryker expects […]
The top 10 surgical robotics stories of the year so far
Surgical robotics has been a hot topic within the medtech space, and it doesn’t seem like it’s stopping any time soon. Over the course of 2024, we’ve seen all kinds of stories across surgical robotics. From regulatory nods and product launches to recalls and warning letters, plus some M&A in between, the surgical robotics space […]
GE HealthCare closes purchase of Intelligent Ultrasound’s clinical AI business
Intelligent Ultrasound Group announced today that it completed the sale of its clinical AI business to GE HealthCare . This business offers integrated, AI-driven image analysis tools designed to make ultrasound smarter and more efficient. The transaction excludes Intelligent Ultrasound’s NeedleTrainer products and its simulation business. GE HealthCare said in July that it agreed to […]
Stryker completes acquisition of Vertos Medical
Stryker announced today that it completed its acquisition of pain management solution developer Vertos Medical. Portage, Michigan–based Stryker said in August that it agreed to purchase the privately held company for an undisclosed amount. It marked the second acquisition announced by Stryker in August alone. The orthopedic giant continues to make M&A moves across multiple […]
Surgar raises $12.3M for augmented reality solution for minimally invasive surgery
Surgar announced that it closed a $12.3 million (€11 million) funding round to support its augmented reality software for surgery. The France-based company develops augmented reality software that combines computer vision and AI. It merges the patient’s digital twin (obtained through MRI and CT scans) with a minimally invasive (laparoscopic) view in real-time. This enables […]
ResMed launches new patient-centric digital solutions for sleep apnea
ResMed today announced new patient-centric products designed to enhance therapy for sleep apnea patients. The new innovations from the sleep apnea therapy maker integrate with digital wearable devices and generative AI. San Diego-based ResMed said they aim to provide a more personalized sleep health experience while improving overall health. The company cited a recent survey […]
Johnson & Johnson rolls out next-gen intraocular lens
Johnson & Johnson announced today that it expanded the rollout of its latest Tecnis Odyssey presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses (PC-IOLs). The new full visual range IOL offers a continuous, full range of vision, enabling sight from far, near and in between. It minimzes the need for glasses for those with presbyiopia, according to a news relesae. […]
Pi-Cardia wins FDA nod for leaflet modification device that enables TAVR
Pi-Cardia announced today that the FDA granted clearance for its ShortCut leaflet modification device for TAVR procedures. Rehovot, Israel-based Pi-Cardia designed ShortCut to split the leaflets prior to transcatheter valve treatment in patients at risk for coronary obstruction after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) or left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction after transcatheter mitral valve […]
Medtronic Structural Heart CMO to retire, successor named
Dr. Jeffrey Popma, the chief medical officer for the Structural Heart business unit at Medtronic , plans to retire, company officials say. Nina Goodheart, SVP and president of Structural Heart and Aortic at Medtronic, shared the news in a post on LinkedIn. Goodheart said Popma intends to retire, effective Nov. 1, to join the Cardiovascular […]
Zeiss unveils new robotic vizualization system for neurosurgery
Zeiss Medical Technology announced today that it launched the Kinevo 900 S robotic visualization system for neurosurgery procedures. Jena, Germany-based Zeiss says Kinevo 900 S offers high-quality digital visualization, collaborative assistant functions and connected intelligence. It designed the platform to offer more clarity for complex neurosurgery procedures and for other surgical disciplines. The latest offering […]
