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    5 AI takeaways from AdvaMed’s conference

    Medical device firms discussed privacy, regulations and prioritizing projects as AI becomes more prevalent in the industry.

    By • Oct. 14, 2025
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    Intuitive expands AI in Ion; Horizon performs first robotic cataract surgery

    The FDA cleared AI and imaging updates for Intuitive’s lung biopsy robot. Elsewhere, Horizon completed the first cataract surgery with its robotic system, and MMI began a neurosurgical study.

    By • Oct. 10, 2025
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    New medical devices are reshaping the medtech industry

    From pulsed field ablation devices to glucose sensors and surgical robotics, new medical technologies are transforming patient care and how people manage their health.

    By MedTech Dive staff
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    How 4 medtech CEOs are using AI

    At AdvaMed’s The MedTech Conference, executives said they’re incorporating AI in more devices, but figuring out how to use the technology internally is challenging.

    By • Oct. 7, 2025
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    Hospital for Special Surgery’s Ashis Barad says AI must solve real problems

    Barad, chief digital and technology officer at HSS, outlined his approach to evaluating AI tools and how the orthopedic hospital uses the technology.

    By • Oct. 3, 2025
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    CDRH shares regulatory guidance priorities for the coming 12 months

    Use of real-world evidence to support regulatory decisions and predetermined change control plans for medical devices are two areas of focus for the agency.

    By • Oct. 2, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    AI could transform healthcare. Can safety-net providers keep up?

    Implementing artificial intelligence requires significant human labor and technical expertise, threatening to create a digital divide between highly resourced health systems and safety-net providers.

    By Emily Olsen • Oct. 2, 2025
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    FDA seeks feedback on monitoring real-world performance of AI devices

    The agency is looking for ways to detect, assess and mitigate changes to the performance of AI-enabled devices over time.

    By • Oct. 1, 2025
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    Heartflow receives FDA clearance for updated plaque analysis platform

    The updated algorithm shows a 21% improvement in plaque detection, compared to the original version.

    By • Sept. 25, 2025
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    How three companies are using foundation models in radiology

    Some firms, such as Aidoc, are working directly with the FDA. Others, such as HOPPR, are offering their foundation models for medtech companies to build their own AI tools. 

    By • Sept. 16, 2025
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    Foundation models are medtech’s newest trend. But what are they?

    The AI models, which are built on massive datasets and can be adapted to multiple tasks, have become a part of medtech companies’ lexicon in the past few years.

    By • Sept. 15, 2025
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    AI drives medtech investment in 2025

    Medical device companies working with artificial intelligence raised funding and were acquisition targets in recent months.

    By • Sept. 12, 2025
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    GE HealthCare inks Icometrix buyout to acquire brain MRI software

    The deal includes AI-powered software for detecting known side effects of recently launched Alzheimer’s drugs.

    By • Sept. 11, 2025
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    AI firm Ketryx raises $39M, adds former Medtronic CEO as investor

    The company, which helps medtech companies with AI compliance, has raised more than $55 million to date.

    By • Sept. 5, 2025
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    AI devices with no clinical validation tied to more recalls, study finds

    Public companies, which accounted for about half of AI-enabled devices on the market, had a higher rate of recalls and a lower rate of clinical evidence, according to a JAMA study.

    By • Sept. 2, 2025
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    Medtech VC funding on track to hit highest value since 2021: PitchBook

    “Larger rounds increasingly favor top-tier companies and AI-native startups, leaving other startups fighting for a smaller pool of capital,” the firm said.

    By • Sept. 2, 2025
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    Tempus inks $81M Paige buyout to support AI model development

    CEO Eric Lefkofsky said that buying Paige “substantially accelerates” Tempus’ effort to build the largest foundation model in oncology.

    By • Aug. 26, 2025
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    Philips will spend $150M to expand manufacturing for AI-enabled tech

    The investment includes increasing manufacturing and research and development capabilities at its Reedsville, Pennsylvania, facility.

    By • Aug. 15, 2025
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    Oracle launches AI-backed EHR

    The records system is available for U.S. ambulatory providers, pending regulatory approval. Oracle plans to launch in the acute care market next year.

    By Emily Olsen • Aug. 14, 2025
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    Shan Jegatheeswaran shares J&J’s vision for AI in the OR

    By combining surgical video with other insights, Jegatheeswaran hopes Johnson & Johnson can support better outcomes in procedures.

    By • Aug. 13, 2025
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    Cardiosense appoints John Martin as chief medical officer

    The appointment comes weeks after the company received 510(k) clearance for its wearable heart monitor.

    By • Aug. 13, 2025
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    Cardiosense wins FDA clearance for wearable heart monitor

    The device captures various types of heart data that could be used in AI models for cardiovascular parameters with the aim of lowering barriers to monitoring.

    By • July 31, 2025
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    Health tech investment bolstered by AI in H1: report

    Venture capital investment across the healthcare sector slowed in the first half of the year, but investors are spending on health tech — especially artificial intelligence, according to a report by Silicon Valley Bank.

    By Emily Olsen • July 29, 2025
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    Trump administration releases AI adoption plan

    AdvaMed CEO Scott Whitaker said the medtech lobbying group looks forward to working on policies that will unleash “the full potential of AI to help make America healthy again.”

    By Emily Olsen • July 25, 2025
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    Aidoc raises $150M for AI foundation model

    The technology, called CARE, is expected to allow for faster development of AI models that can cover more health conditions.

    By • July 24, 2025
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    Carlsmed seeks up to $103M IPO haul to fuel spine surgery growth

    The company’s custom implants compete with devices from Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson and Globus Medical.

    By • July 18, 2025