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, October 27, 2023.

Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast.

Boston Scientific has posted Q3 financial results this week and raised its EPS guidance. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss which segments performed well and what the company expects financially for the remainder of the year.

Tandem Diabetes Care announced positive data on its artificial pancreas technology. Whooley shares the data points that stuck out the most to him and what Tandem's technology does. 

Edwards won CE mark approval for its Mitris Resilia valve. Learn more about the valve, some of its features and what executives are thinking as the announcement comes at an interesting time for the company.

Abbott shared a story about how it developed an accessible and affordable CGM. Whooley details the company's timeline from how glucose meters were the standard of care and how Abbott wanted more from that. 

Accuray is the latest company to announce layoffs with nearly 6% of its workforce being let go. Hear how many employees are affected, why, and some of the investments Accuray has made recently.