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, August 14, 2023.
Artificial intelligence is making its way through the medtech industry. iCad recently announced plans to integrate Google AI into its ProFound Breast Health Suite for 2D mammography. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh go over how the company wants to use AI and the details of its existing partnership with Google.
A new study from Edwards Lifesciences offers potential support for people with hypotension. Results from a study showed that using Acumen HPI may help reduce the duration and severity of intraoperative hypotension in patients having non-cardiac surgery. Hear how the software works and the full results of the study in today’s episode.
Siemens Healthineers and SSM Health want to increase health equity in the U.S. Learn how the two firms aim to expand access to high-quality care and aid in training the next generation of healthcare workers and what executives are saying about the collaboration.
Surgical robotics are a hot topic in medtech, and more new systems are slated to hit the market in the next few years. Asensus Surgical, in particular, is hoping for an FDA clearance of its Luna surgical robot in 2025. Whooley shares the progress the company has made to achieve that goal.
The FDA issued a notice labeling another recall of Getinge subsidiary Datascope’s Cardiosave pump as Class I. Kirsh and Whooley discuss the recall, including the problem that led to the recall, how many devices are affected and if there have been any reports of injury so far.
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