Medical Devices

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    Illumina builds out C-suite with 2 new execs

    The gene sequencing company this week named a new chief commercial officer and chief legal officer.

    By • July 10, 2026
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    Medicaroid wins Europe’s CE mark for Hinotori surgical robot

    The Japanese medical robotics company, a joint venture between Kawasaki and Sysmex, is preparing for a European launch after expanding in the Asia-Pacific region.

    By • July 10, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from MedTech Dive

    From the top medtech trends to watch in 2026 to haphazard layoffs at the Food and Drug Administration and the evolving use of AI in the medtech sector, here is a collection of top stories from MedTech Dive.

    By MedTech Dive staff
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    Stereotaxis closes Robocath takeover

    With the acquisition of Robocath completed, Stereotaxis intends to accelerate development of next-generation robotic technologies for endovascular procedures.

    By • July 9, 2026
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    4 takeaways from MDUFA VI draft agreement

    The draft agreement outlines the Food and Drug Administration’s goals for medical device reviews from 2028 to 2032.

    By • July 9, 2026
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    J&J wins FDA approval for dual-energy ablation catheter

    Johnson & Johnson expects U.S. physicians to perform the first procedures with the device this summer as it starts a phased commercial rollout.

    By • July 9, 2026
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    Resmed to sell MatrixCare for $490M to private equity firm

    Selling the software business to Frazier Healthcare Partners will allow the respiratory device maker to shift more resources to faster-growing parts of its portfolio.

    By • July 8, 2026
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    Top surgical robotics stories in the first half of 2026

    The market for robotic surgery got more competitive this year, with Medtronic, Stryker, CMR Surgical and Distalmotion introducing new platforms. Check up on their progress and more in MedTech Dive’s roundup of robotics coverage.

    By • July 8, 2026
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    Insulet launches Omnipod 5 in Spain

    A high rate of continuous glucose monitor adoption and low level of automated insulin delivery system penetration make Spain an attractive market for Insulet.

    By • July 7, 2026
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    Top 10 medtech deals in the first half of 2026

    Boston Scientific, Medtronic and Stryker were among the companies to ink deals to move into markets that are expanding quickly.

    By • July 6, 2026
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    Medicare slashes 340B payments, broadens site-neutral policies in proposed 2027 payment rule

    The rule, released Thursday, builds on Trump administration priorities, including cutting Medicare reimbursement for drugs in the controversial 340B program and equalizing payment between sites of care.

    By Sydney Halleman • July 6, 2026
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    US blocks quick USMCA extension, putting annual review process into motion

    The U.S., Mexico and Canada will continue negotiating about potential adjustments to the trilateral free trade agreement, which will remain in place until at least 2036.

    By Phil Neuffer • July 2, 2026
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    FDA updates Hologic BioZorb recall, citing 252 injuries

    While the company no longer manufactures the radiographic markers, healthcare providers are still advised to monitor patients who have had them implanted.

    By • July 1, 2026
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    FDA authorizes more devices so far in 2026, but it’s taking longer

    Original premarket approvals are taking “substantially longer” than last year, according to a report from BTIG.

    By • July 1, 2026
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    Roche takes on Illumina with new NGS system

    When Roche previewed the Axelios technology in February, a Jefferies analyst called the next-generation sequencing platform the “greatest credible competitive threat in years.”

    By • June 30, 2026
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    DePuy Synthes names CFO ahead of J&J split

    Christina Zamarro will take over the role in July after spending nearly 20 years at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, most recently serving as its CFO.

    By • June 30, 2026
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    Edwards wins FDA clearance for LAA clip, setting up competition with AtriCure and Medtronic

    Edwards Lifesciences is expected to introduce the new device to surgical heart valve customers this year in a “measured, targeted rollout,” one analyst said.

    By • June 29, 2026
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    J&J starts pivotal trials of Shockwave IVL device in carotid arteries

    J&J is working to expand use of Shockwave’s technology as competition in intravascular lithotripsy builds from companies like Boston Scientific and Stryker.

    By • June 29, 2026
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    Aidoc wins breakthrough nod for AI that reads chest X-rays

    Aidoc is working on an artificial intelligence feature that would analyze chest X-rays and generate preliminary reports for more than 100 findings.

    By • June 26, 2026
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    BD’s Bilal Muhsin talks AI in connected care

    Muhsin discussed how BD is rolling out a new medication dispenser and a software platform that pulls together data from the company’s various devices.

    By • Updated June 25, 2026
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    Tissium secures up to $68M to back rollout of nerve repair platform

    The MIT spinout will use the financing, from investors and the European Investment Bank, to accelerate the U.S. launch of its Coaptium sutureless nerve repair technology.

    By • June 25, 2026
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    MiniMed launches Abbott-made Instinct glucose sensor in Europe

    Overseas markets are central to MiniMed’s business, accounting for 70% of reported net sales in the company’s 2026 financial year.

    By • June 24, 2026
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    Medtronic appoints veteran J&J exec as first CFO of innovation

    Eric Lenard comes to the new position with more than two decades of experience in medtech finance, as Medtronic steps up its investment in innovation.

    By • June 23, 2026
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    Karl Storz laying off employees in North Carolina amid robotics strategy shift

    The cuts come as Karl Storz plans to retire the Asensus brand and the Senhance robot as part of organizational changes.

    By • June 22, 2026
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    4 diabetes tech execs on the future of multi-analyte glucose sensors

    Executives with Abbott, PercuSense and Biolinq spoke with MedTech Dive about what’s next with multi-analyte sensor technology.

    By • June 22, 2026
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    FDA posts early alert over device used with Impella heart pumps

    J&J’s Abiomed and manufacturing partner Oscor warned of a bleeding risk from devices used to introduce catheters to the body. 

    By • June 22, 2026