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 25, 2023.

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The first commercial cases using Levita Magnetics' surgical robot were recently announced. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh detail what the surgical robot does and what doctors think about the robot.

Moon Surgical also announced the first commercial cases in France of its Maestro surgical robot. Hear what procedures it was used in and what surgeons thought about its use. 

Butterfly Network is looking to make a move in the BCI space. Whooley talks about the company's latest partnership to boost the use in brain-computer interfaces and what executives think.

The 3M Health Care spinoff is on track to be completed in early 2024. The Fast Five hosts discuss the optimism 3M executives have with the progress of the spinoff, as well as some of the executive appointments that have already been announced.

Johnson & Johnson MedTech chair Ashley McEvoy announced she is stepping down to pursue other opportunities. Hear more about her incredible career at J&J, who is taking her place and the parting words she shared on her time at J&J.