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 21, 2023.
Today’s news covers Orthofix’s launch of its new fixation system and the first cases with the device were performed. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss what the system offers to patients and surgeons. Read more here>>
There is also more brain-computer interface (BCI) news this week from Neuralink, which has opened recruitment for its first-in-human BCI trial. Hear more about the study’s details and the path Neuralink took to get to this point. Read more here>>
Surgical robots are dominating the news this week. This time, CMR Surgical brought in $165 million in a funding round to support its surgical robot. Learn about the robot and what the funds will be used for in today’s episode. Read more here>>
The European Commission is investigating potential antitrust activity in the medical device industry, focusing on an unnamed cardiovascular company. Whooley explains the European Commission’s announcement. Read more here>>
Whooley sat in on Boston Scientific’s investor meeting this week and gathered many insights into how the company is targeting M&A and AI to reach what he calls the “next level.” Hear more about Boston Scientific’s strategy, where it envisions using AI and where the company wants to grow outside of the U.S. Read more here>>
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