In this week’s DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi interviews Dr. Andrew Napier, a former army medic and ER doc who saw a need for sh*t that works, specifically an intubation tool that allowed for easier access to the airway.  He developed his own device and started a company, IntuBlade, to make his vision a reality. Thank you to Dr. Napier and all listeners who have served in the military. Happy Veterans Day.

MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker brings his Newmarker’s Newsmakers – Philips, Precision Neuroscience, Integra Lifesciences, Boston Scientific, and Johnson & Johnson.

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In this week’s DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi interviews Dr. Andrew Napier, a former army medic and ER doc who saw a need for sh*t that works, specifically an intubation tool that allowed for easier access to the airway. He developed his own device and started a company, IntuBlade, to make his vision a reality. Thank you to Dr. Napier and all listeners who have served in the military. Happy Veterans Day. MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker brings his Newmarker’s Newsmakers – Philips, Precision Neuroscience, Integra Lifesciences, Boston Scientific, and Johnson & Johnson. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe now to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network.

In this week’s DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi interviews Dr. Andrew Napier, a former army medic and ER doc who saw a need for sh*t that works, specifically an intubation tool that allowed for easier access to the airway.  He developed his own device and started a company, IntuBlade, to make his vision a reality. Thank you to Dr. Napier and all listeners who have served in the military. Happy Veterans Day.

MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker brings his Newmarker’s Newsmakers – Philips, Precision Neuroscience, Integra Lifesciences, Boston Scientific, and Johnson &amp; Johnson.

Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast.

Subscribe now to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network.

How frustration on the battlefield and ER led Andrew Napier to build a better intubation device

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The DeviceTalks Podcast Network is the ultimate destination for all things #MedTech. By subscribing to this single feed, you’ll gain access to every podcast in our diverse and growing portfolio—more than a dozen unique shows featuring senior leaders, groundbreaking technology insights, and in-depth discussions on the most important topics in the medical device industry. Each episode dives deep into critical areas like business strategy, market trends, surgical robotics, orthopedics, structural heart, neurology, and beyond. You’ll hear from leading voices at top companies—ranging from major OEMs to innovative startups—sharing their solutions, stories, and strategies for tackling the industry’s biggest challenges. Our Lineup of Shows Includes: • DeviceTalks Weekly • AbbottTalks • Boston Scientific Talks • DeviceTalks AI • IntuitiveTalks • MedtechWOMEN Talks • MedtronicTalks • Neuro Innovation Talks: J&J MedTech Neurovascular • Structural Heart Talks: Edwards Lifesciences • Ortho Innovation Talks: Enovis & Zimmer Biomet • StrykerTalks Why Subscribe? Subscribing here means you’ll never miss an update from any of our shows. Whether you want a broad overview of the entire industry or prefer to tune into a specific series, this single feed has you covered. If you discover a favorite topic, you can always subscribe to that individual show’s feed for a more tailored experience. Meet Your Hosts: • Tom Salemi, Editorial Director, DeviceTalks • Kayleen Brown, Managing Editor, DeviceTalks #DeviceTalks, Where Device Makers Connect.

The DeviceTalks Podcast Network is the ultimate destination for all things #MedTech. By subscribing to this single feed, you’ll gain access to every podcast in our diverse and growing portfolio—more than a dozen unique shows featuring senior leaders, groundbreaking technology insights, and in-depth discussions on the most important topics in the medical device industry.

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Our Lineup of Shows Includes:
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• Boston Scientific Talks
• DeviceTalks AI
• IntuitiveTalks
• MedtechWOMEN Talks
• MedtronicTalks
• Neuro Innovation Talks: J&amp;J MedTech Neurovascular
• Structural Heart Talks: Edwards Lifesciences
• Ortho Innovation Talks: Enovis &amp; Zimmer Biomet
• StrykerTalks

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If you discover a favorite topic, you can always subscribe to that individual show’s feed for a more tailored experience.

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