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, September 14, 2023.
Aurora Spine this week launched its SiLO TFX MIS sacroiliac joint fixation system. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh explain the system’s design and when ti received regulatory nods. Read more here>>
Wearables are in the news today. Awak raised $20 million in a Series B funding round for its wearable dialysis device. Hear how the wearable technology works and what the company plans to use proceeds for. Read more here>>
Vaxess also raised money this week for a shelf-stable vaccine patch. Whooley explains the design of the patch and some of the well-known pharmaceutical companies that have shown interest in using the patch. Read more here>>
Samsung’s spinoff Wellysis won an FDA nod for its wearable ECG this week. Find out what the company envisions using the device for, what some of its features are and where it is already in the market. Read more here>>
Akili announced a second round of headcount reductions as it looks to change its business model to non-prescription treatment of ADHD. Whooley discusses which departments are being let go and why the business model switch is happening. Read more here>>
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