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, Devember 5, 2023.
Intuitive Ventures brought in another $150 million in funding to support minimally invasive care startups. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss Intuitive Ventures’ background and what its goal is for improving care.
Aptar won an FDA contract to study low global warming potential metered dose inhalers. Learn more about this initiative and how Aptar will support the FDA in this episode.
GE HealthCare and AirStrip are partnering on patient monitoring and cardiac data visualization. Whooley explains what each company brings to this collaboration and what AirStrip’s technology does.
Nevro announced it acquired joint fusion device maker Vyrsa and closed a credit facility and refinancing. Hear more about the acquisition, including how Vyrsa supplements Nevro’s portfolio.
Three medtech companies issued warnings or recalls on some infusion pumps. Kirsh and Whooley talk about the three separate issues and how they all differ. Read more about BD’s recall, Baxter’s warning and Eitan Medical’s recall.
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