In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, HighRidge Medical CEO Rebecca Whitney and Executive Chairman Eric Major introduce us to the spine industry’s newest player. HighRidge combines the former spinal business of Zimmer Biomet (and later ZimVie) with seasoned executive spirit from K2M, Stryker and others. Can HighRidge compete? Will robotics and other tech be part of the story? Whitney has been on podcasts before. Listen here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xtHK-FVeec and here https://youtu.be/0Ve_7NpIauQ?si=Wp-ytFHlq4ZWHeCC. Host Tom Salemi and DeviceTalks Editor Kayleen Brown chat with MedtechVISION co-chairs Kate Stephenson, PhD, and Shelia Shah about the upcoming conference organized by the MedtechWOMEN group. A few spaces are still available. Go to MedtechWOMEN.org to register. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network so you don’t miss a future episode.

In this episode of DeviceTalks AI, host Kayleen Brown sits down with Eigil Samset, PhD, General Manager for Cardiology Care at GE HealthCare. Dr. Samset takes us through his vast experience stretching over nearly three decades and discusses the transformative role of AI in advancing healthcare, particularly how GE HealthCare is leveraging AI to streamline and enhance cardiology care pathways. In the episode, Dr. Samset gives us the backstory of the 2023 Caption Health acquisition and provides insights into the inspiration behind Caption AI for use in Vscan, which democratizes cardiac assessments by making them accessible to less experienced users. The conversation touches on the regulatory challenges, the importance of multi-disciplinary collaboration, and GE HealthCare's strategic approach to integrating AI – aiming to improve patient outcomes and care pathways significantly. This conversation comes to you courtesy of our episode sponsor, DeviceTalks West. Listen to the episode for 25% OFF the registration rate: West.DeviceTalks.com. Please subscribe to DeviceTalks AI on all major podcast channels and subscribe to DeviceTalks on YouTube to ensure you never miss an episode. Thank you for listening to DeviceTalks AI!

In this week’s DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi talks with Endotronix CEO Harry Rowland about the company’s long road to securing PMA approval from the FDA for its Cordella Pulmonary Artery (PA) Sensor System for the treatment of heart failure patients. But first we welcome back the Newmarker’s Newsmakers! MassDevice Editor-in-Chief Chris Newmarker highlights news from Masimo, Stryker, Medtronic, ICU Medical and Edwards Lifescience. This episode is sponsored by DeviceTalks West. Register to attend at West.DeviceTalks.com. Thank you for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast. Subscribe now to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network.

The global release of Exactech's next-generation GPS Shoulder system marks an important milestone in shoulder arthroplasty. The launch, taking place in EMEA and APAC countries, follows the first surgery in the United Arab Emirates earlier this month. Fast Five Hosts Danielle Kirsh and Chris Newmarker share details about the orthopedic device and what doctors think of the system. With a new CE mark, Establishment Labs has completed a full transition of all currently marketed Motiva implants and tools, as well as the company’s quality management systems, to be in compliance with the new European Medical Device Regulation (MDR). Newmarker explains the devices included in the new indication and what surgeons and executives think about it. The FDA’s breakthrough designation for CardioRenal's Tenor at-home blood potassium measuring device signifies a significant advancement in monitoring and managing blood potassium levels in patients. This innovative device enables individuals to conveniently and accurately measure their potassium levels from the comfort of their own homes. Kirsh and Newmarker explain the benefits of at-home monitoring and how Tenor works. The clash between Masimo management and activist investor Politan has brought attention to the strategic direction and governance of the company. With differing perspectives on key decisions and company performance, this dispute highlights the challenges faced by organizations in managing shareholder expectations. Newmarker details the disagreement between the two parties and who on the board of directors is up for a vote. iRhythm’s receipt of an FDA warning letter regarding its Zio AT quality systems highlights the importance of robust quality control measures in the medical device industry. iRhythm’s response to the FDA warning letter and its actions to address the identified issues will be closely watched by regulators. Hear more about the warning letter from the Fast Five hosts.

The partnership between HeartBeam and Samsung is a significant development in the field of cardiac care, as it combines HeartBeam’s expertise in cardiac services with Samsung’s global reach and technological prowess. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Chris Newmarker have all the details of the partnership. Concept Medical’s FDA IDE approval for the sirolimus-coated balloon MagicTouch PTA is a significant development in the treatment of superficial femoral artery disease. This approval allows for the investigation of the device’s safety and efficacy in treating this condition. Kirsh and Newmarker discuss the approval and the other indications the device has received in recent months. Think Surgical’s FDA clearance of its handheld robotic knee surgery device, the TMINI miniature robotic system, represents a major milestone in the field of orthopedic surgery. This innovative technology assists surgeons in performing total knee surgeries with enhanced precision and control. Newmarker explains how the technology works and how it compares to other surgical robots on the market. The transition of Medtronic’s Cardiovascular Diagnostics and Services President Julie Brewer to Baxter highlights the mobility and talent exchange within the medical device industry. Kirsh and Newmarker talk about the shuffle amidst a time of layoffs. Titan Medical’s decision to license out all of its intellectual property to Intuitive Surgical signifies a strategic shift in the company’s focus. In a push to further reduce operating costs in the business, Titan Medical also announced some executive changes, including the resignation of its CEO. Newmarker shares all the details of the licensing deal and who’s moving on in the executive suite.

In this episode, Cheryl R. Blanchard, Ph.D., CEO of Anika Therapeutics, explains how the company is morphing from a biomaterials into a joint preservation business. In an interview with Tom Salemi, editorial director of DeviceTalks, Blanchard points to collaboration she had with biomedical greats over her career, including a formative connection with Ray Elliott, the former CEO of Zimmer. Today, through sizable M&A and internal development, Anika is building a portfolio of ortho biomaterials and new joints that gives is more shots on net. Blanchard explains how Anika’s opportunity has grown its market opportunity from $1 billion to $8 billion. Chris Newmarker, executive editor of life sciences, brings this week’s Newmarker’s Newsmakers bringing news from Neuralink, Abbott, Cala Health, Cue Health, Medtronic, and Zoll Medical. Senior Editor Danielle Kirsh also visits to introduce DeviceTalks Weekly listeners to the new Fast Five Podcast, a daily podcast highlighting the biggest news in medtech. You can subscribe to the MassDevice Fast Five on any major podcast application. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network to receive future episodes of this podcast as well as Boston Scientific Talks, IntuitiveTalks, and StrykerTalks.

This episode of DeviceTalks Weekly brings you DeviceTalks Boston’s opening keynote conversation with Tom Polen, CEO, President and Chairman of Becton Dickinson. In the conversation, Polen recounts his tragic first encounter with the medical device industry, his path into medtech and the CEO’s chair, and the work BD put into helping the world survive the COVID-19 pandemic while also repositioning the company with key M&A and divestitures. The episode was sponsored by Clari. Go to Clari.com to learn about its unique revenue management platform. Chris Newmarker also delivers his Newmarker’s Newsmakers featuring news from Siemens Healthineers, Abbott, Intuitive, Cook Medical, Shockwave Medical, Medtronic and Johnson & Johnson. Thanks for listening to this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network on any major podcast application.

In this compelling episode of Boston Scientific Talks, Kathryn Unger, VP of ESG, and Brad Sorenson, EVP of Global Operations, delve into Boston Scientific's transformative Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, exploring how these principles are influencing supplier relationships, impacting product design, and exceeding customer expectations. Additionally, they discuss strategies to align business operations with ESG objectives to foster employee engagement, improve patient outcomes, and better support communities. Tune in to this episode for a comprehensive understanding of Boston Scientific's commitment to balancing quality, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility in the medical device industry. Thank you to Canon Virginia for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about how Canon Virginia works with medical device companies, visit www.cvi.canon.com/ Thank you for listening to the Boston Scientific Podcast. Subscribe to this podcast on every major podcast platform.

In our closing session of DeviceTalks Boston, Chris Newmarker, executive editor of life sciences, and Tom Salemi, Editorial Director of DeviceTalks, sit down with two leaders in the field to break down the event and highlight some of the changes coming Medtech’s ways. Joe Mullings, CEO of the Mullings Group, and former J&J Medtech leader Peter Stebbins, now executive chairman of Nurami Medical, cover a broad range of topics on how will Big Pharma, AI, data, private equity and other external forces will impact the medical device industry. Are we going to see more roll ups from PE? Will a new threat emerge to thwart Medtech’s connected care plan. Also, what were the takeaways from the discussions of the conference. Give a listen. Thanks to everyone who made DeviceTalks Boston so special! Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast. Subscribe on any podcast application.

Last call for DeviceTalks Boston! In this episode we'll preview our upcoming conference by talking with Paul Grand, CEO of Medtech Innovator, Rebecca Whitney, SVP at ZimView, Holly Scott and Joe Mullings at the Mullings Group. We'll have Fastball Pitches from two Medtech Innovator companies that will be presenting on May 10-11. Register at DeviceTalks.com. Use the code DTWeekly25 to save 25% Chris Newmarker delivers his #newmarkernewsmakers featuring 3M, Zimmer Biomet, Stryker, Medtronic and Casana, maker of a now FDA-approved smart toilet seat. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Player on any major podcast application.

In this episode of Boston Scientific Talks, Boston Scientific's Cat Jennings, President of Peripheral Vascular, and Dave Knapp, VP of R&D, discuss how they are working together to develop new products and technologies that will help patients with peripheral vascular disease, and how they are leveraging data and analytics to drive innovation. They also share their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in the medical device industry, the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and how Boston Scientific is positioning itself for future growth. Tune in to this episode to learn more about how the company is adapting to meet the changing needs of the healthcare industry. Thank you to Resonetics for sponsoring this episode. Go to Resonetics.com for more information about the company. Thank you for listening to the Boston Scientific Podcast. Subscribe to this podcast on every major podcast platform.

In this episode, Tom Salemi interviews Mark Dickinson, worldwide president at Cerenovus, the neurovascular business at Johnson & Johnson Medtech. Mark Dickinson shares his unique entry into the medical device industry, how he built his career at the global company, and what the company is doing to develop its devices to treat stroke patients. In addition, we’ll also have interviews with Paul Grand, CEO of Medtech Innovator, and Jeff Alvarez, chief strategy officer at Moon Surgical. Both will be speaking at DeviceTalks Boston on May 10-11. Go to DeviceTalks.com to register. This episode is sponsored by the Medical Business Unit at TE Connectivity. For more information go to TE.Com/medical. Thanks for listening to this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. You can subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network on any major podcast application.

In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, we visit with Claire Biot, vice president, life sciences at Dassault Systèmes to learn about the company’s virtual twin platform. Biot explains how the company is able to establish a digital model of a product requiring testing or patients who would serve as the test subject. The key benefits include faster product development, lower costs, higher sustainability, and stronger ethics. The company’s highest profile project might the Living Heart Project, which serves as a virtual twin of the living heart allowing for faster and safer testing of cardiac devices. Dassault Systèmes is working with the FDA to develop a method for testing. We’ll also connect with Jithesh Veetil, PhD, senior program director, Digital Health & Technology, at the Medical Device Innovation Consortium (MDIC). Veetil will explain how industry can incorporate virtual twin technology into development and testing. Here is a link to the Landscape Report & Industry Survey on the Use of Computational Modeling & Simulation in Medical Device Development. https://mdic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CMS_Landscape_Report.pdf This episode was sponsored by Dassault Systèmes. Chris Newsmaker, executive editor of life sciences, also delivers his -award-winning-worthy Newmarker’s Newsmakers featuring news from Intuitive, Neuromod Devices, LivaNova, Johnson & Johnson Medtech and Medtronic. Thanks for listening to this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. You can subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network on any major podcast player.

In this episode of StrykerTalks, we welcome back Andy Pierce, Group President of MedSurg and Neurotechnology, to discuss the impact of the Vocera acquisition and how Vocera's dynamic clinical workflow addresses staffing shortages and enhances efficiency. Additionally, the episode covers Stryker's new LIFEPAK 35 monitor/defibrillator, advancements in the 1788 visualization platform, and ongoing innovations in the neurovascular space. Pierce also touches on plans for incorporating Vocera into more Stryker products and the company's interest in soft-tissue surgical robotics. Want more from Andy Pierce? Explore his previous appearances on the DeviceTalks Podcast Network. Prior appearance on StrykerTalks: https://www.devicetalks.com/pierce-talks-innovation-vocera-ascs-and-why-nurses-hug-strykers-neptune-waste-management-system/ Prior appearance on DT Weekly: https://www.devicetalks.com/lobo-and-pierce-talk-wright-cool-tech-robotics-and-the-not-so-secret-plans-to-keep-stryker-growing/ Thank you to S2 Insight, Inc. for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about how S2 Insight, Inc. supports medical device companies, visit https://www.s2insight.com/case-studies. Thank you for listening to the StrykerTalks Podcast. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network so you don’t miss a future episode.

How concerned should you be about cybersecurity? And as an industry, how do we reduce the risk of using medical devices and potentially exposing our patients' personal data? In this episode, Drew Bomett, chief information security officer for Boston Scientific, discusses the importance of cybersecurity in the medical device industry and the unique challenges that come with securing medical devices, particularly when it comes to legacy products. Additionally, Bomett walks us through the impact of COVID-19 on cybersecurity and how Boston Scientific specifically approaches managing risks and threats, protecting sensitive information, and complying with industry regulations. He also discusses the importance of collaboration between medical device companies, healthcare providers, and regulators to ensure the highest levels of security. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the role of cybersecurity in the medical device industry and the steps that Boston Scientific is taking to protect patients and their data. Thank you to Digi International for sponsoring this episode. And, thank you for listening to the Boston Scientific Talks Podcast. Subscribe to this podcast on every major podcast platform.

In this week’s podcast, FundamentalVR co-founder and CEO Richard Vincent shares the opportunity and need that convinced him to cross the chasm from the tech industry to start a medtech-oriented VR company. Vincent also shares how FundamentalVR has advanced haptic technology to give training surgeons the ability to develop a true feel for surgery even when never touching a human body. FundamentalVR is working with medical device companies now but the company has plans to broaden its business. Vincent and Host Tom Salemi will continue this conversation at DeviceTalks Boston on May 10. Go to DeviceTalks.com to register. Chris Newmarker, executive editor of life sciences at Mass Device, brings back the Newmarker’s Newsmakers highlighting big news from the EPA, Shockwave, Moximed and Medtronic. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to this podcast on any major podcast player.

In this StrykerTalks podcast episode, CEO Kevin Lobo says he's seeing the skies are clearing a bit for the medical device industry and hospitals though challenges remain. Earnings are improving, and new product innovation is producing a super-cycle of new products. Listen now to hear Lobo's perspective on Stryker's position globally and in emerging markets, tailwinds from the COVID-19 pandemic, and innovation factors that fuel continued growth within the organization and beyond. He also shares the company's measured M&A strategy and its position in orthopedic surgical robotics. Thank you to SMC Ltd. for sponsoring this episode. Thank you for listening to the StrykerTalks Podcast. Subscribe to this podcast on every major podcast platform.

In this week’s interview we talk with one of the newer orthopedics players on the block – Enovis, the entity formerly known as Colfax. CEO Matthew L. Trerotola walks us through the decision to move from a diversified industrial player into an orthopedics company and just how the company thinks it can compete against larger, established players in the market. Enovis is weighted heavily in extremities, putting it on a track for fast growth, but sees promising signs it can compete in large joint as well. You’ll also hear our latest Fastball Patch from Cellular Vehicles. This episode was sponsored by DeviceTalks Boston. Thank you for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast. Subscribe on any major podcast player.

We hand over the reins to all-around great Medtech guy and sales guru Omar M. Khateeb, host of the State of Medtech show on LinkedIn. Chris Newmarker, executive editor of MassDevice, brought along his latest Newmarker’s Newsmakers delivering news about iCad, Better Therapeutics, Philips, GE Healthcare, Masimo and Signifier Health. Chris, Omar and Tom Salemi, Editorial Director of DeviceTalks, share their views on the news before sharing the lessons they’ve learned over their career about how Medtech professionals can position themselves for professional success. The conversation ranges far and wide with discussion about storytelling, knowing your powers, and the threat of “silent non-competes.” We mention a code in there to get 25% off the registration for DeviceTalks Boston (It's OMAR25) on May 10-11. Don’t be shy. Register now at DeviceTalks.com

In the premier episode of the new Boston Scientific Talks podcast series, we learn how Boston Scientific and IBM Research have joined together to address chronic pain - a physical, mental, and physiological condition affecting millions. Boston Scientific's Director R&D, Discovery: Data and Design, Matt McDonald and IBM Research's Global Research Leader, Jeff Rogers shared how the partnership is helping to tailor the needs of the system to the needs of the patients, and the surprises they discovered along the way. The partnership is giving Boston Scientific insights on the power of its stimulation devices but also a better understanding of the broader problem of pain. Thank you to ProMed Molded Products for sponsoring this episode. Thank you for listening to the Boston Scientific Talks Podcast. Subscribe to this podcast on every major podcast platform.

In this episode we’ll speak with two leaders of Ronovo Surgical, a Shanghai-based surgical robotics company that’s looking to challenge Intuitive and all comers to the massive surgical market in China. CEO John Ma and CTO Ying Mao describe the benefits they see in Ronovo Surgical’s unique modular system design. The pair bring experience from Intuitive, Auris, and other medical device companies. Why does Ronovo see its Carina system as a more attractive alternative to legacy MIS systems? And how does it intend to tackle the China market and beyond? Chris Newmarker, executive editor of life sciences, delivers his Newmarker’s Newsmakers after Host Tom Salemi bemoans the uncertain fate of his family’s Kia Rondo. Newsmakers include Silicon Valley Bank, Abbott, CVRx, AdvaMed, Johnson & Johnson and Medtronic. You can find MassDevice Tip Line here. https://www.massdevice.com/massdevice-medtech-layoffs-tips-line/ Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. You can subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network on any major podcast player. Don’t miss future episodes of DeviceTalks Weekly, IntuitiveTalks, StrykerTalks, and now Boston Scientific Talks.

In the first episode of IntuitiveTalks' newest season, Dave Rosa, who served as executive vice president and chief strategy and growth officer at the time of the interview, shares a look into the past and a glimpse into the future of Intuitive. What did Intuitive look like early on? How does Intuitive define itself today? And what direction is Intuitive heading to further embed itself into the minimally-invasive hall of fame? Rosa was named president of the company in May 2023. Thanks to Maxon Group for sponsoring this episode. Thanks for listening to the IntuitiveTalks Podcast. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network on any major podcast application.

A week after the SVB Wall’s fall, we talk with medical device leaders about how they managed the run on Silicon Valley Bank, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy procedure on the morning of the day this episode was published. Pristine Surgical CEO Bryan Lord recounts the steps his management team took after the news broke Thursday night. He also walks us through the 10-point plan that he posted on LinkedIn, including commentary on how members of the industry can support each other. You can read his post here. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bryanlord_one-ceos-playbook-for-svb-depositors-1-activity-7040425947308650496-FsEc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Joe Mullings, CEO of the Mullings Group, says the venture capital and medtech industry need to take a long look in the mirror given their response to SVB’s cloudy financial picture. Now, the Medtech industry is facing uncertainty over the next 90 days as things sort out. Medtech Innovator CEO Paul Grand walks through this week’s Newmarker’s Newsmakers with us including Perkin Elmer, Fire1, Medtronic, and, of course, Silicon Valley Bank. Paul shares his reaction to the SVB last week, the current economic climate, and what challenges Medtech may be facing in the future. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. You can subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network on any major podcast application.

In this podcast episode, Co-Hosts Tom Salemi and Chris Newmarker review how the medtech industry is handing the current shrinking job market. They’ll review this week’s Newmarker’s Newsmakers which includes Medtronic, Biosense Webster, Johnson & Johnson and high profile clinical meetings. Tom then interviews Mike Dineen, CEO of Tioga Cardiovascular, which is pushing the limits for heart valves. Tioga emerged from the prolific Shifamed incubator. Dineen gives history on both Shifamed and Tioga. To learn more about the FTC’s review of non-competes go here. https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/03/ftc-extends-public-comment-period-its-proposed-rule-ban-noncompete-clauses-until-april-19 Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast.

In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi interviews Todd Powell, CEO and president of RefleXion, maker of a smart radiotherapy system used to combat cancer. Powell talks about his path into MedTech and how the company’s ScinTix system can “debulk” widespread cancer in patients. This episode is sponsored by the DeviceTalks West conference taking place Oct. 16-17 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Register at West.DeviceTalks.com Thank you for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network so you don’t miss a future episode.

In this episode, Annie Heath, Stryker’s vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion, explains how an interest in sales brought her to Stryker where she held positions in operations for most of her career. Heath also shares how her personal story inspired her to pursue a role leading Stryker’s DEI effort. In addition to building a more diverse workforce, Stryker is also collaborating with suppliers, clinical societies and other partners to create an environment where everyone feels included. This episode is sponsored by AcuityMD. Thanks for listening to StrykerTalks. Follow the DeviceTalks Podcast Network on any major podcast player to find additional episodes.

Medtech layoffs continue to mount. We’ll use this episode to begin to explore external and internal challenges. Looking externally, longtime industry watcher Henry Soch, now an executive-in-residence at Matter, shares his concerns about the current and future ability of medical device companies – both big and small – getting new technologies into hospitals. You can read Soch’s blog post here. https://healtech.blog/2022/12/28/health-care-disruptors-to-watch-in-2023/ Then, Joe Mullings, CEO of the Mullings Group, brings us inside his conversations with senior leaders of the medical device industry. In this interview, a sober Mullings reviews some of the mistakes large strategics have made. The result may be a few months of layoffs and cost-cutting. Mullings says companies could help themselves and the industry by not requiring their terminated employees to sign non-compete agreements. Mullings ends with some hopeful signs for medtech and useful tips for people looking to protect their careers. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to this podcast on any major podcast application.

In this week’s episode, we’ll hear pitches from the 10 start-ups that have been selected as finalists for Medtech Color’s Pitch Competition. BIOMED – Bobby Ntoya IllumifyDx - Maria Navas-Moreno JuneBrain – Samantha Scott Level 42 AI – Shash Jumbe Movement Interactive – Eric Luster Navigate Maternity – Ariana McGee Oben Health – Peter Njongwe Tanzen Medical – Nilanjan Banerjee, Justin Brooks Thermaband – Debbie Dickinson, Markea Dickinson-Frazier Youme Healthcare – Hafeezah Muhammad Medtech Color Executive Director Kwame Ulmer joins Host Tom Salemi and Mass Device Associate Editor Sean Whooley on this week’s Newmarkers Newsmakers. This week’s list includes Johnson & Johnson, Origami Surgical, Asensus Surgical, Medtronic, AliveCor, and Apple. We also discuss the pitch contest, Medtech Color’s history, and an assessment of how effective the industry has been in increasing diversity of leadership in recent years. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. You can listen to episodes of DeviceTalks podcasts on any major podcast player.

Wow, I think we have a cool new format for the podcast! This was a fun one! Holly Scott, vice president and senior partner of the Mullings Group, an executive search firm, shared her industry expertise and insights during Chris Newmarker’s Newsmakers. We covered a lot of ground there while reviewing news from Baxter, Medtronic, Titan Medical, Apple, as well as the many companies that reported layoffs over the coming week. Related topics centered around the waning lure of Working From Home, the move from tech to medtech, and what we have to do to build your own brand. We then examine the current layoff environment. While the situation may not be as bad as it seems on a macrolevel, every layoff brings some disruption to individual workers and families. Expert Coach Holly Scott offers some valuable advice for those who are looking to rebound from receiving a pink slip. She's got Five Steps! Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. You can listen to this podcast on any major podcast player.

The weekend ended with a bang as Abbott and Globus Medical both announced significant deals. Abbott picked up publicly traded Cardiovascular Solutions for $890 million while Globus Medical acquired – or merged if you prefer – with publicly held spine competitor NuVasive in a deal valued more than $3 billion. In this week’s episode, host Tom Salemi explores each deal with Wall Street Analysts Mike Matson and David Saxon from Needham. The conversation begins with the big question – Is this this start of a robust year for M&A. Executive Editor Chris Newmarker also delivers his Newmarker’s Newsmakers. Abbott, CSI, Globus, and NuVasive top the list along with GE Healthcare’s acquisition of Caption Health. Other medtech companies making the vaunted list include 3M, Dexcom, Ethicon, and Inspire Medical. This episode is sponsored by DeviceTalks Boston. Go to DeviceTalks.com to find out more information about our upcoming in-person conference. Thanks for listening to this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly. You can subscribe this podcast on any major podcast player.

Murthy Simhambhatla launched his medtech career during the epic race to develop groundbreaking drug-eluting stent technologies as a new approach to battling cardiovascular disease. Over two decades later, following a career that took him across the globe and clinical specialities, Simhambhatla finds himself involved in another exciting push to bring new technologies to bear on prevalent medical problems. Simhambhatla leads Setpoint Medical, a trail blazer in the neurostimulation space that’s tapping the vagus nerve as way to battle inflammation. In this discussion, we’ll cover Simhambhatla’s career and how Setpoint is positioned for the future following a significant capital raise. Chris Newmarker, executive editor of life sciences at MassDevice shares his Newmarker’s Newsmakers including Avonics, Invacare, Philips, Johnson & Johnson, 3M, Stryker, Edwards, Hologic, BD, Edwards, and Boston Scientific. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. You can subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network on any major podcast player.

Robert Cohen has his eyes on the future of orthopedic surgery, but he brings a wealth of knowledge about its past as well. In this interview, Cohen reviews his long history in orthopedic surgery, dating back to his studies in college. Over his career, Cohen has had a role in materials, 3D-printing, and began working with MAKO Surgical several years before its acquisition by Stryker in 2013. Now Cohen leads the team that will guide Stryker’s digital strategy in the future. Cohen, who chairs the board of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, wraps up the discussion sharing his thoughts about the future of engineering education. This episode is sponsored by Viant. Go to ViantMedical.com to learn more. Thanks for listening to the StrykerTalks Podcast. You can subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network on any major Podcast Player.

In this week’s episode, CEO Kevin Sayer takes a few minutes to share Dexcom’s vision for the future OUTSIDE of diabetes. What does this mean for people with diabetes and others who could benefit from the powerful Dexcom G7? We also bring in a very popular interview from our MedtronicTalks podcast series – Skip Kiil, president of cranial and spinal technologies, shares some very wise career advice that helped him accelerate his career. He also talks with Tom Salemi about his move to Medtronic and how the company is ramping up to dominate the spinal and cranial spaces. His interview is sponsored by Allied Motion Technologies. Chris Newmarker, executive editor of life sciences at MassDevice shares his Newmarker’s Newsmakers including Dexcom, Medtronic, Masimo, Philips, Abbott and Shockwave. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. You can subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network on any major podcast player.

Pristine Surgical CEO Bryan Lord spent his career advising and investing in medical device companies, so he didn’t immediately see how a “conspicuous outsider” like himself would be the right person to serve as CEO of start-up Pristine Surgical. But he immediately recognized the satisfaction in leading the company’s work to create first-of-its-kind 4K single-use surgical arthroscope designed for arthroscopic procedures. After securing 510(k) notification from the FDA, Pristine Surgical is ready to compete in the rigid endoscope market serving orthopedics and general surgery. Lord explains how Pristine can lower costs and improve efficiencies with the new tech and sales model. He also explains how Pristine expects to compete in the much larger flexible endoscope market. Chris Newmarker, executive editor of MassDevice, returns with his Newmarker’s Newsmakers featuring Verily, Medtronic, Sterigenics, CardiacSense, Masimo, and Philips. Our DeviceTalks Weekly Fastball returns with a pitch from FluidIQ. And to hear the entire interview with Steve Oesterle, go here. https://www.devicetalks.com/can-moon-surgical-fill-critical-role-in-the-or-analyst-matsons-take-on-jj-medtronic-and-more/ Thank you for listening to DeviceTalks Weekly. You can subscribe to the podcast on any major podcast application.

Becton Dickinson’s CEO Tom Polen lays out the company’s plan for growth that’s building off a stunning sequence of acquisitions over the past two years that has the company loaded with tech – including digital and robotics tools – to drive its future growth. Polen also shares his tragic introduction to medtech and shares how that experiences influences every decision he makes. Tom Polen will be the opening keynote speaker at DeviceTalks Boston on May 10. In this episode we introduce a new feature – the DeviceTalks Weekly Fastball! This is our own version of a pitch contest where we let medical device start-ups throw their best pitch to potential partners and investors. To contact this week's pitcher - Dialysis-X you can email the founder Oluwagbebemi D. Oyeniyi at ooyeniyi@dialysisx.com. We have our first Newmarker’s Newsmakers of the year delivered by a mysterious guest co-host. Companies making the list include Zimmer Biomet, Baxter, GE Healthcare, Volta Medical, Cardiac Dimensions, Opteev, and ReCor Medical. Thank you for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast.

In this episode of DeviceTalks AI, we explore the advancements in AI-driven technologies in women's health and cancer diagnostics. In our keynote interview, we speak with Michael Quick, Vice President of R&D and Innovation in Cytology & Oncology at Hologic. Quick shares his journey from a pre-med student to a leader in cytology innovation. He discusses the development and impact of Hologic’s Genius Digital Diagnostic Systems, the first FDA-approved digital cytology system, which leverages AI to enhance cervical cancer screening accuracy and efficiency. Michael emphasizes Hologic’s dedication to women's health and the critical role of AI in addressing the shortage of skilled cytologists, ensuring faster and more accurate diagnostics for patients worldwide. He also touches on the challenges and opportunities faced during the FDA approval process and the importance of early and collaborative engagement with regulatory bodies. We also hear from Dr. Wael Yared, Chief Technology Officer at Tecan, who highlights Tecan's contributions to cancer research and diagnostics. Dr. Yared elaborates on the company's innovations in liquid biopsy and solid tissue biopsy workflows, which leverage AI to streamline processes and reduce errors. He emphasizes the significance of partnerships in driving medical advancements and the role of AI in personalized medicine and multiomic capabilities. This conversation comes to you courtesy of our episode sponsor, Tecan Group Ltd. To learn more about Tecan visit, https://partnering.tecan.com Please subscribe to DeviceTalks AI on all major podcast channels and subscribe to DeviceTalks on YouTube to ensure you never miss an episode. Thank you for listening to DeviceTalks AI!

In this episode, your diligent team of DeviceTalkers - Executive Editor Chris Newmarker, Pharma Editor Brian Buntz, Managing Editor Jim Hammerand, Senior Editor Danielle Kirsh, Associate Editor Sean Whooley and DeviceTalks Editorial Director Tom Salemi – assembled to review our Top 10 events, trends and newsmakers. We’ve got some highs – robots, diabetes – and some lows – Supply Chain, CPAP machines – and a whole lot of interesting things right in between. All an all, we’re bullish on what’s to come in 2023! And we only mentioned Covid-19 once. Companies mention include Abbott, Abiomed, Ambu, Becton Dickinson, Boston Scientific, CMR Surgical, Dexcom, Endiatx, embecta, Intuitive, Johnson & Johnson Medtech, Medtronic, Neuralink, Philips, Senseonics, Stryker, Synchron, Vicarious Surgical, Zimmer Biomet, ZimVie, and many more. Thank you for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to this podcast on any major podcast player.

In this episode, we’ll speak with ReCor Medical’s CEO Andy Weiss and Helen Reeve-Stoffer, PHD, the company’s vice president of clinical affairs. The pair joined the renal denervation company in 2013, before disappointing results of a Medtronic-trial temporarily cratered the entire space. But now through careful clinical testing ReCor Medical is climbing out of that hole and demonstrating the technology could be an effective tool against serious hypertension. To hear the interview we conducted with Andy Weiss in 2021, go here. Executive Editor Chris Newmarker and Tom Salemi, editorial director of DeviceTalks, begin making plans for next week’s end-of-year coverage. If you want to contribute your insights go here and record your own message for the podcast. https://www.massdevice.com/devicetalks-weekly-whats-your-top-story-of-2022/ Thank you for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network on any podcast application.

In this interview, Andy Pierce, group president of MedSurg and Neurotechnology, details how the company strives to create products that nurses and hospital staff find essential to everyday patient care. The kind of attention to detail that can drive a nurse to hug a Neptune waste management system. “This is what we live for at Stryker,” Pierce says. Pierce has spent his entire career at Stryker and offers advice to others who want to do the same. In this interview, Pierce discusses Vocera, ambulatory surgery centers, and other forces changing the healthcare industry. Thank you to Resonetics for sponsoring To listen to our 2021 DeviceTalks Weekly interview with Pierce go here. https://www.devicetalks.com/lobo-and-pierce-talk-wright-cool-tech-robotics-and-the-not-so-secret-plans-to-keep-stryker-growing/

In this episode, Celine Martin, company group chairman, Cardiovascular & Specialty Solutions Group, offers insights from her career at Johnson & Johnson. What are the four variables you need to consider to thrive in a global company. Martin also shares insights on cardiac ablation, neurovascular, and where the company is headed following the acquisition of Abiomed. Paul Grand, CEO of Medtech Innovator, joins as a co-host offering insights on Chris Newmarker’s Newsmakers – Moon Surgical, Butterfly Network, Medtronic, Avail Medsystems, Dexcom, and Fresenius Medical. Grand shares a personal connection to one of the companies. Grand, Newmarker and Tom Salemi also share their thoughts on the retirement of Mike Mussallem, CEO of Edwards Lifesciences. Thank you to Nordson Medical for sponsoring this episode. Go to NordsonMedical.com for more information. Thank you for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast You can subscribe to this podcast on any major podcast player.

Unfortunately, we missed Diabetes Awareness Month by a few days, but we get great insights on this dreaded disease from two players in the space. Krista Sugerman, vice president, global marketing & communications at Medtronic’s diabetes business, shares how diabetes has impacted people close to her and why the company is keeping focused on how a diabetes diagnosis can take over someone’s life. We also touch base with newcomer Bigfoot Biomedical. Matt Clemente, Senior Vice President of Product, Development & Delivery at Bigfoot Biomedical, shares his familial connection with diabetes and how he’s dedicated his career to helping people manage the disease. Chris Newmarker also delivers his Newsmakers – Elon Musk, GE Healthcare, Boston Scientific, Apollo Endosurgery, Tital Medical, CMR Surgical, and Johnson & Johnson Medtech. Go here to hear the interview with CMR CEO Per Vegard Nerseth https://www.devicetalks.com/hear-from-the-ceos-of-two-surgical-robotics-companies-that-together-just-raised-over-1-billion/

In this episode of StrykerTalks, Robbie Robinson, president of Stryker’s Spine division, touts the strength of a business build out with sizable acquisitions in recent years, including K2M. Does Robinson see any gaps in Stryker’s offerings? Where can other Stryker businesses help Stryker Spine reach new heights in the coming years? Thanks to Tegra Medical for sponsoring this episode. Thanks for listening to the StrykerTalks Podcast. Subscribe to this podcast on any podcast application.

This episode of IntuitiveTalks is taken from the keynote interview Intuitive CEO Gary Guthart gave at DeviceTalks West. In this conversation Guthart will provide additional details of Intuitive’s move into endoscopic robotics including the ION robot. He'll give his assessment of the growing competition in surgical robotics and what it means for Intuitive. Finally, he shares why he thinks the term surgical robotics may have no meaning in the future. This episode is sponsored by Optikos. Thanks for listening to the IntuitiveTalks Podcast. Subscribe to this podcast on any podcast application.

In this episode, we talk with medtech vet Matt Franklin who left the industry. – sort of – to help lead Akili, developer of EndeavoRx, the first prescription treatment delivered through a video game. The game treats kids with ADHD, but the company has bigger plans. Chris Newmarker, executive editor of life sciences, returns with his newsmakers including CMR Surgical, Affera, Medtronic, Blackrock Neurotech, Cardinal Health, and Stryker. To hear the rest of our interview with CMR CEO Per Vergard Nerseth go here. https://www.devicetalks.com/hear-from-the-ceos-of-two-surgical-robotics-companies-that-together-just-raised-over-1-billion/ 5. https://www.massdevice.com/cmr-surgical-100-mark-versius-systems-installed/ 4. https://www.medicaldesignandoutsourcing.com/medtronic-affera-cardiac-ablation-catheter-mapping-design/ 3. https://www.massdevice.com/blackrock-neurotech-unveils-next-generation-bci-interface/ 2. https://www.massdevice.com/cardinal-health-hospital-level-care-home/ 1. https://www.massdevice.com/stryker-unveils-new-operating-room-model/ Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. You can subscribe to this podcast on any major podcast application.

In this episode, Kate Stewart, vice president and general manager of ENT, explains how her first introduction into medical devices came as a patient. Stewart’s Stryker career began in her native Australia but quickly went global. She now leads the ENT business in Minneapolis. Stewart identifies the key leadership quality she’s come to appreciate, pinpoints four critical areas in her specialty, and explains the importance of the Stryker Women’s Network. This episode is sponsored by Boston Micro Fabrication. Thank you for listening to the StrykerTalks Podcast. Subscribe to this podcast on any major podcast application.

In this episode, we’ll talk with Keith Grossman, who brought his long, successful track record as a medtech CEO to what he sees as a truly disruptive neurostimulation company. We’ll talk with Grossman about his decision to join medtech even though unlike some of his counterparts he enjoyed organic chemistry (aka, the Medtech career creator) in college. Over his career, Grossman helped create new medical device marks by leading companies such as Thoratec and Conceptus toward sizable acquisitions. At Nevro, Grossman says he’s overseeing the company’s transformation into a pain company, one that’s managed to grab 20% of a competitive market very quickly. Thanks to Pulse Technologies for sponsoring this episode. Thank you for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to this podcast on any major podcast application.

In this episode of Device Talks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi breaks down the recent Society of Robotic Surgery annual meeting with industry experts Steve Bell and Joe Mullings of The Mullings Group. The discussion ranges beyond the meeting into the state of Surgical Robotics. This episode is sponsored by DeviceTalks West. Go to West.DeviceTalks.com for more information. Thanks for listening to this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network so you don’t miss a future episode.

In this podcast we’ll talk with Chris Hartman, president, epilepsy, LivaNova, about how the company is developing new tools to use the vagus nerve to limit the impact of epilepsy. We’ll also hear from one of our DeviceTalks West Panels about how workforce shortages are impacting medical device development. The panelists are Nilesh Patel, M.D. Vice President, Medical Affairs, Neuromodulation, Boston Scientific; Farzad Azimpour, M.D. Senior Vice President, Strategic Innovation, Edwards Lifesciences; and Nick West, M.D. Chief Medical Officer, Divisional Vice President, Medical Affairs, Vascular, Abbott. Executive Editor Chris Newmarker deliveres his Newmarker’s Newsmakers – highlighting news from Butterfly Networks, Dentsply Sirona, Stryker, Titan Medical, Johnson & Johnson and Biomed. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to this podcast on all major podcast players.

In this week’s episode, we’ll visit with CL Tian, co-founder and CEO of Phiex Technologies, Medtech Innovator’s 2022 Grand Prize winner chosen by attendees at this week’s AdvaMed conference in Boston. Tian details the pending problems facing the medtech industry due to concerns about current sterilization practices and shares how Phiex could help alleviate the problem. At the start of the episode, co-hosts Tom Salemi and Chris Newmarker are joined by Associated Editor Sean Whooley and Pharma Editor Brian Buntz to revisit the high points of last week’s DeviceTalks West conference in Santa Clara. Thanks to all of our speakers, sponsors and attendees! To read the report mentioned in the podcast go here. https://www.bcg.com/publications/2022/us-ahead-in-medtech-regulation You can find ongoing coverage at MassDevice. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to this podcast on every major podcast player.

Just a short visit today. Paul Grand of the Medtech Innovator introduces us the five finalists of his start-up program. They’ll compete for the top spot at AdvaMed’s meeting next week. in Boston. Remember to join us at DeviceTalks West THIS week. Register at DeviceTalks.com.