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 4, 2023.

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

Akura Medical this week announced that it raised $35 million for its thrombectomy system. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley discuss what the technology does and what the company plans to do with the proceeds.

Phillips-Medisize and GlucoModicum are partnering up to create a needle-free continuous glucose monitor.  Hear what the primary goal of the partnership is, how the companies plan to achieve that goal and what opportunities each company brings to the partnership.

Augmedics has appointed a former Medtronic artificial intelligence expert as its VP of research & development. Whooley details who joins the company and what some of their career history is. 

Baxter also appointed a new executive. It named a former food service executive as its new chief financial officer. Find out where the new executive comes from and the optimism they have joining a new industry. 

Reuters recently reported that a private equity firm was in negotiations to acquire some of Medtronic's business units. The Fast Five hosts discuss the report, what happens if the deal goes through and what experience the private equity firm has in medtech.