Abiomed (NSDQ:ABMD) has convinced a federal judge that whistleblower Max Bennett had no basis on which to claim the company fired him in retaliation for his investigation of federal False Claims Act violations. Judge Indira Talwani ruled on Tuesday that “no reasonable jury could find that Bennett had engaged in protected activity or that he was […]
First Sensor announces Resch as new CFO
First Sensor announced today that it appointed Marcus Resch as its new chief financial officer, effective March 14, for a 3-year period. Resch will run the sensor-making company’s finance and controlling departments, with responsibility in human resources, IT, investor relations, legal, risk management and compliance. Resch previously held positions in controlling at General Electric (NYSE:GE) before […]
Impulse Dynamics appoints medical director
Cardiac contractility modulation (CCM) therapy developer Impulse Dynamics announced that it is appointing Dr. Ishu Rao as its medical director. Rao previously spent 17 years in a clinical practice treating heart failure patients, with a focus on interventional therapies, according to a news release. He received his cardiology training at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, […]
Neuromod Devices appoints Elsaesser as CCO
Non-invasive neuromodulation technology developer Neuromod Devices announced today that it is appointing Florian Elsaesser as its new chief commercial officer. Elsaesser is a 12-year veteran in the space, having worked extensively in the hearing aid industry, according to a news release. He previously held executive positions at Sivantos and Siemens (NYSE:SI) Audiology. Dublin-based Neuromod Devices said […]
Changes at the top for Zeiss ophthalmic biz
Carl Zeiss Meditec announced today that Jim Mazzo will retire from his role as president of ophthalmic devices and head of the ophthalmic devices strategic business unit. Mazzo is slated to continue supporting Zeiss as an advisor, having spent over 40 years in the ophthalmic industry and more than three with Zeiss. His retirement is […]
BioCorRx announces senior management changes
BioCorRx (OTC:BICX) yesterday announced the promotions of Lourdes Felix to president and Tom Welch to executive VP of the company, effective immediately. Felix is set to retain her role as CFO and a member of the board of directors, while Welch departs his previous post as VP of operations at Anaheim, Calif.-based BioCorRx. According to a […]
Aria completes $31m Series B for its pulmonary hypertension treatment device
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) treatment developer Aria CV announced today that it completed a $31 million Series B financing round. The proceeds from the round, led by private equity and venture investor Xeraya Capital, are earmarked for funding St. Paul, Minn.–based Aria CV’s first U.S. clinical study. Aria CV’s early feasibility investigational study is set […]
Medtronic names its first chief inclusion and diversity officer
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced today that it hired Dr. Sally Saba to become the company’s first chief inclusion & diversity officer. The Fridley, Minn.–based medtech giant said the hire underscores its focus on making an investment on inclusion and diversity as a business priority. Last month, Medtronic won the 2020 Catalyst Award in recognition of the company’s […]
JenaValve raises $50m for TAVR tech
JenaValve Technology announced that it raised $50 million in equity financing as it develops and manufactures the JenaValve pericardial transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system for treating aortic valve disease. Bain Capital Life Sciences led the funding round, while Andera Partners, Gimv, Legend Capital, NoMed Management, RMM, Valiance Life Sciences and VI Partners all participated, […]
Blood glucose monitor company One Drop expands team
One Drop announced today that it added former Sanofi executive Rachel Yap Martens and former ResMed executive Gina Merchant to its executive team. Yap Martens is set to become One Drop’s senior VP of consumer solutions and commercial strategy, having previously served as Sanofi’s head of U.S. diabetes integrated care. Martens’ new role includes attempting […]
Procept Biorobotics taps industry veteran as new CEO
Procept BioRobotics recently announced that Reza Zadno, former CEO of ophthalmology tech company Avedro, has taken over the corner office at Procept. Zadno has more than three decades of leadership in the medical device industry, with a track record of successfully leading young companies to acquisitions. The latest was Avedro, which Glaukos (NYSE:GKOS) acquired for an […]
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