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    FDA posts early alert for safety issue with Impella heart pump devices

    The cassettes have an increased risk of purge leaks that can lead to the loss of hemodynamic support.

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    Labcorp expands PathAI pact to roll out digital pathology platform in US

    Labcorp’s pathologists will use the software to review, interpret and manage digital images of slides for primary diagnosis.

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    Medtronic’s MiniMed prices IPO at up to $784M

    The diabetes spinoff plans to offer 28 million shares at $25 to $28 each.

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    AdvaMed names Jake Leach as chair of diabetes sector

    The Dexcom CEO will lead the lobbying group’s sector representing diabetes tech companies around the world.

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    AdvaMed urges tailored tariff approach for medtech

    CEO Scott Whitaker said the medtech lobbying group stands ready to work with President Donald Trump to address trade imbalances by confronting unfair foreign practices in the sector.

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    ‘A deal is a deal’: EU halts US pact over Trump’s new global tariff

    The bloc said it needed “full clarity” on the United States’ tariff plans after a Supreme Court ruling last week struck down many levies.

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    Guardant buys MetaSight for $59M upfront to acquire blood test tech

    MetaSight uses metabolomics, lipidomics and proteomics mass spectrometry technologies to develop tests for specific diseases, including conditions outside of oncology.

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    Grail’s multi-cancer early detection test misses study goal

    Shares in the company lost about half their value in Friday trading after the clinical trial failed to demonstrate a statistically significant reduction in Stage III and IV cancers.

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    Trump sets fresh 10% global tariff — and plans to increase further

    The new duties will go into effect Feb. 24, although the president has since signaled he will raise the rate to 15%.

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    Supreme Court invalidates Trump tariffs based on emergency powers

    In a 6-3 decision, the court rejected President Trump's claim that a 1977 law gave him the authority to impose broad tariffs globally.

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    Medtronic’s blood pressure device wins coverage nod in Japan

    Medtronic is investing in the rollout of the Symplicity Spyral renal denervation procedure, including hiring for new market development roles, CEO Geoff Martha said on an earnings call.

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    Medtronic to cut 81 employees at California diabetes site

    As Medtronic prepares to spin out its diabetes business, a spokesperson said the company is considering the structure, capabilities and scale needed to succeed.

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    Senseonics launches automated insulin dosing system with 1-year CGM

    The company has integrated its Eversense 365 implant with Sequel Med Tech’s insulin delivery system to automate the management of Type 1 diabetes. 

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    Apple Watch’s hypertension feature may miss some cases, researchers find

    The absence of an alert provides limited reassurance, particularly for older adults or people with an elevated risk of high blood pressure, according to the study’s authors.