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, January 17, 2024.
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The FDA has cleared ClearPoint Neuro's stereotactic guidance system. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh explain what a stereotactic guidance system is and the procedures it can be used in.
Gore enrolled its first patients in an expandable stent graft trial. Hear what the trial will assess and what the expandable stent does.
Fresenius Kabi Has a Class I recall of some Ivenix infusion pumps. Whooley explains the reason behind the recall and what Fresenius Kabi recommends to resolve the issue.
Former Nuvasive CEO Chris Barry has been named president of the 3M HealthCare spinoff's Medical Solutions division. The Fast Five hosts review some recent appointments at 3M and Chris Barry's career history.
Apple is reportedly going to pull pulse oximetry from watches if Masimo's appeal fails. Whooley talks about Apple's workaround, Masimo's reaction and what analysts are saying.