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, October 12, 2023.
Novo Nordisk has announced that it acquired all shares of drug delivery device maker Biocorp. Fast Five host Danielle Kirsh and guest cohost Jim Hammerand discuss the deal, including when the acquisition talks began.
Ambu named its new chief financial officer for 2024. Find out who is taking over and what some of their career history is that supports this appointment.
The FDA has approved a next-gen intrathecal drug delivery system from Medtronic. Kirsh and Hammerand talk about the technology and what sets it apart from previous iterations of the device.
Medtech Innovator announced the 2023 Grand Prize winner at AdvaMed’s Medtech Conference in Anaheim. Hear who the winner is and what their technology does in today’s episode.
Boston Scientific won an expanded indication for its spinal cord stimulation system. The Fast Five hosts talk about the technology, some of the features and the optimism that executives have after this approve.
Bonus: Sean Whooley brings his insights from the AdvaMed Medtech Conference. His biggest takeaway from Day 2 is about building innovative business models and disruptive technologies, as well as what big companies are thinking about mergers and acquisitions. Tune in to hear what he had to say and check out the rest of his coverage on MassDevice here.
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