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 4, 2023.
Movano is submitting its smart ring for pulse oximetry to the FDA. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley discuss the clinical performance of the smart ring and how it could be a competitive differentiator.
Henry Schein is making a homecare play with the acquisition of Shield Healthcare. Henry Schein officials see the move as bolstering the company’s commitment to facilitating a continuum-of-care delivery model. Hear how the acquisition fits into the company’s strategic plan and what types of products will be added to Henry Schein’s portfolio.
Vicarious Surgical announced that it priced an underwritten public offering worth approximately $45 million in proceeds. Find out what is included in the offering, when it closes and some of Vicarious Surgical’s other positive news.
Earnings season continues, and today’s earnings story comes with an announcement of an executive shuffle. Smith+Nephew performed better than analyst expectations in the last quarter, but a vital executive announced plans to step down in 2024. Find out who is leaving the company and how Smith+Nephew’s financial performance played out.
Outset Medical paused shipments for its TabloCart with Prefiltration, an accessory for Tablo. The company said the shipment hold is pending FDA clearance, for which Outset plans to submit later this month. Whooley explains how this pause might affect the company’s operations and financial results.
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