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.

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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.

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi talks with Tasneem Dohadwala, founding partner at Excelestar Ventures about how the small firm employs analytics, know-how, and a belief that companies are best led by diverse management teams.

MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker returns with his Newmarker's Newsmakers including outgoing FDA CDRH Leader Jeff Shuren, the New York Times, Medtronic, Zoll Medical, Vyaire Medical, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, V-Wave, and Edwards Lifesciences.

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In this episode of Ortho Innovation Talks, Jim Lancaster, President of Global Reconstruction at Zimmer Biomet, connects his deep roots in Warsaw, Indiana—known as the orthopedic capital of the world—with his current role in shaping the region's future as a global MedTech hub with his efforts to diversify the region's medtech industry, including the partnership with Plug and Play to attract new innovations in sensor technology and augmented reality, and by driving technical innovations at Zimmer Biomet.

Additionally, Lancaster provides an in-depth look at the development of Persona IQ, the world's first smart knee system, which integrates advanced sensor technology to monitor patient recovery. He also discusses the growing importance of cementless fixation in knee implants, highlighting Zimmer Biomet's focus on enhancing implant longevity and patient outcomes. Lastly, Lancaster discusses Zimmer Biomet's role in surgical robotics, particularly the advancements brought by the Rosa robotics platform, which includes applications for knee, hip, and even shoulder surgeries.

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In the inaugural episode of our newest podcast, Structural Heart Talks, we sit down with Daveen Chopra, Corporate VP and GM of Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) at Edwards Lifesciences.

In the episode, Chopra discusses the unique challenges of advancing therapies for the mitral and tricuspid valves, which have historically been more difficult to treat than the aortic valve due to their complex and varied nature. He details Edwards Lifesciences' efforts to innovate in this space with technologies like the PASCAL valve repair system and the EVOQUE tricuspid valve replacement system, the first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement approved in both the US and Europe.

Later, Chopra explains the importance of a focused approach at Edwards Lifesciences, where the company’s specialization in structural heart disease enables deeper knowledge and more targeted innovation. The conversation also explores the intricate process of planning and executing these advanced procedures, which require close collaboration between interventional cardiologists and echocardiographers. Chopra underscores the ongoing commitment to clinical evidence and real-world outcomes as key drivers of future success in this rapidly evolving field. Looking ahead, he emphasizes the need to increase awareness, diagnosis, and treatment rates for valve diseases, noting that many patients still go untreated due to a lack of awareness.

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi delves into the opportunities in women’s health devices with Sofinnova Partners Managing Partner Antoine Papiernik and May Health CEO Anne Morrissey. Sofinnova invested in May Health, which is developing a device-based therapy for Polycystic ovary syndrome, a common cause of infertility. Is the financing environment for Women’s Health companies improving? What will drive investors to commit more capital.

MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker brings his Newmarker’s Newsmakers back featuring news from NeuroOne, Pentax, Allurion, Medtronic and Abbott. Associate Editor Sean Whooley joins the NewNew team to break down the new partnership between Abbott and Medtronic in the diabetes business.

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In this episode of IntuitiveTalks, we welcome back Myriam Curet, MD, EVP & Chief Medical Officer at Intuitive, to discuss the transformative impact of surgical robotics on patient care, focusing on the evolution of the DaVinci system, including the recent DaVinci 5 launch.

In the episode, Dr. Curet explains how surgical robotics like DaVinci have shifted from being seen as advanced technology to becoming an integral part of surgical practice, enhancing patient outcomes and surgeon efficiency. She also stresses the significance of real-world data and meta-analyses in validating surgical robotic systems and providing a profound understanding of their benefits across various categories of surgery. Lastly, Dr. Curet offers a behind-the-scenes look at the meticulous development and approval process of the DaVinci 5 system.

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi interviews Jim Hollingshead, PhD, the CEO of Insulet. Hollingshead had the unenviable job of taking over for CEO Shacey Petrovic when she left the insulin-delivery company two years ago. Hollingshead previously had helped ResMed develop its industry-leading connectivity/cloud strategy. In this conversation you’ll hear about his journey and what steps Insulet has taken to build share in the Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes markets

MassDevice Editor Chris Newmaker returns with his newsmakers - Asensus Surgical, Tandem, Stryker, Perceptive, and BiVacor.

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly, Chris Landon returns to the podcast but this time as CEO of Natus Neuro, a company building out a monitoring, diagnostics and data collection platform to help diagnose and treat neurological disorders.

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Host Tom Salemi and Chris Newmarker, editor of MassDevice, review this week’s Newmaker’s Newsmakers - aka the week’s biggest medtech stories. Top newsmakers include Imperative Care, the FDA, neuro start-Ups, Inspire Medical and Edwards Lifesciences.

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In this episode of AbbottTalks, Matthew Fishler, PhD, Chief Engineer & Senior Director, Product Development, Cardiac Rhythm Management at Abbott Cardiovascular, shares his experience helping to develop the revolutionary dual-chamber leadless pacemaker system, taking us through the significant challenges and triumphs of creating a device that ensures precise coordination between the heart’s atrial and ventricular chambers without traditional leads.

Fishler recounts the meticulous development process, from initial concept testing using rudimentary "submarines" in saline tanks to achieving FDA approval. He highlights the deliberate approach taken to ensure safety and effectiveness, resulting in a device that now benefits patients with more comprehensive cardiac support. Lastly, he explains the innovative i2i communication technology, which uses electrical impulses to enable seamless device interaction, a concept likened to a “moonshot” due to its unprecedented nature.

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