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 26, 2023.

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Abbott this week reported positive data for its MitraClip and TriClip devices. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh discuss the most compelling data from the results and what executives think.

A Boston Scientific executive is joining the board of directors at Day Zero Diagnostics. Hear who is taking a board seat and why.

Fresenius Medical Care has a Class I recall of some hemodialysis systems. Find out which devices are affected and what the company is doing to fix the issue.

Ashely McEvoy's departure from Johnson & Johnson means she has to step down from her role as board chair of AdvaMed. Whooley details if the trade organization has chosen a replacement and what AdvaMed CEO Scott Whitaker had to say about her tenure.

Medtronic has selected a location to manufacture its renal denervation technology if it is approved by the FDA. The Fast Five hosts discuss the manufacturing location and the reason behind the hold up of getting the technology to market.