The appointment of a former Medtronic executive as CFO of ForSight Robotics brings valuable industry experience and expertise to the company's leadership team. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss who was appointed and why the company decided to appoint them.

Philips' enrollment of the first patients in a stroke diagnosis and treatment trial showcases the company's commitment to advancing stroke care and improving patient outcomes through clinical research. Listen to today's episode to find out what the trial will evaluate and what executives think about the trial.

Drug delivery technology developer Eitan Medical announced this week that it appointed Shaul Sharoni as its new chief financial officer. Whooley goes over Sharoni's career background and how his appointment will contribute to the company's growth and long-term success. 

The successful completion of the first procedures using Endologix's Detour system marks a significant milestone in the company's U.S. launch, offering a promising treatment option for patients with vascular conditions. Kirsh and Whooley detail the technology, where the rollout began and how optimistic executives are about the first procedures. 

Medtronic’s recent Class I recall affects certain implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds). Find out which brands are affected and if there have been any reported incidents so far. 

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