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Home » Fast Five: ZimVie sells off spine business; Apple stops U.S. sales of smartwatches amid Masimo patent spat

Fast Five: ZimVie sells off spine business; Apple stops U.S. sales of smartwatches amid Masimo patent spat

December 19, 2023 By Danielle Kirsh

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, December 19, 2023.

Fast Five by MassDevice · ZimVie sells off spine business; Apple stops U.S. sales of smartwatches amid Masimo patent spat

Luma Vision has raised $22 million for its 4D cardiac imaging and navigation technology. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss the technology and what it provides clinicians and cardiologists.

Stryker is set to acquire joint replacement company SERF SAS. Whooley explains what SERF SAS brings to Stryker and Stryker’s reasoning behind the deal.

Carl Zeiss Meditec made a $1 billion acquisition to enhance its ophthalmic portfolio. Hear about the company it’s buying and executives’ reactions.

Apple is reportedly stopping sales of some of its Apple Watches in the U.S. amid a patent spat with Masimo. The Fast Five hosts discuss the history of this spay, the turning point and when exactly Apple plans to stop selling those products.

ZimVie is selling its spine business to become a pure-play dental company. Hear more about what the sale is valued at and some of the terms of the purchase agreement.


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About Danielle Kirsh

Danielle Kirsh is an award-winning journalist and senior editor for Medical Design & Outsourcing, MassDevice, and Medical Tubing + Extrusion, and the founder of Women in Medtech and lead editor for Big 100. She received her bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism and mass communication from Norfolk State University and is pursuing her master's in global strategic communications at the University of Florida. You can connect with her on Twitter and LinkedIn, or email her at [email protected].

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