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 5, 2023.
Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast.
Surgical robotics are in the news again today. This time, Microsure announced it raised $40 million to advance its microsurgical robot. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh explain what the robot does and what the financing means for the company.
Organ transportation developer Paragonix is expanding its headquarters and has opened its new one in Waltham, Massachusetts. Hear what the expansion reflects for the company and what the new HQ will have.
Butterfly and Razom are expanding their existing partnership to bring more handheld ultrasound systems to Ukraine. Whooley explains the strengths each company brings to the partnership and what they hope to achieve.
Insulet's chief financial officer is stepping down to take on the same role at the 3M Health Care spinoff. Find out who is taking over as interim CFO and what analysts think about the shake-up.
Medtronic recently announced that some of its defective McGrath Mac video laryngoscopes were stolen and have been offered for sale illegally on social media websites. The Fast Five hosts go over the warning from the company and the defects of the system that make this dangerous.