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    Tariff refunds: Court provides first step with liquidation order

    The Court of International Trade on Wednesday directed Customs and Border Protection to remove defunct tariffs when finalizing non-liquidated entries.

    By Phil Neuffer , Antone Gonsalves • March 5, 2026
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    US to hike global tariff to 15% ‘sometime this week,’ Bessent says

    The Treasury Secretary also said he expects tariff rates struck down by the Supreme Court to return within the next five months, following ongoing trade investigations.

    By Phil Neuffer • March 5, 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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    Medtech industry calls for FDA staffing transparency in MDUFA talks

    Stakeholders also discussed changing international user fees and the FDA’s spending trigger for the program.

    By • March 5, 2026
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    Vicarious Surgical receives NYSE delisting notice

    The robotics company, which has taken steps to preserve cash amid the latest change of course in the development of its surgical system, got approval to move its shares to the over-the-counter market.

    By • March 4, 2026
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    Stryker execs discuss Mako RPS launch at AAOS

    Keith Evans, general manager of Stryker’s Mako and enabling technologies unit, said the handheld robot will be in a limited release for the first half of 2026.

    By • March 4, 2026
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    Inside CMR Surgical’s big pivot before US robot launch

    CEO Massimiliano Colella delayed introducing the company’s soft tissue surgery system in the U.S. by a year but says the improved robot that is hitting the market now was worth the wait.

    By • March 4, 2026
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    Medtronic, GE HealthCare expand patient monitoring alliance

    Expanding the long-running partnership will bring Medtronic technologies, such as the Nellcor pulse oximetry product, to more healthcare settings.

    By • March 4, 2026
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    Fresenius Kabi recalls Ivenix infusion pumps over software problem

    Fresenius has issued a software release to address issues that could interrupt treatment with its Ivenix large volume pumps.

    By • March 3, 2026
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    Boston Scientific gets Farapulse label expansion in Europe

    With CE mark approval, the pulsed field ablation procedure becomes available to treat patients in Europe with persistent atrial fibrillation.

    By • March 3, 2026
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    FDA warns insulin infusion set maker Unomedical over leaks, mishandled complaints

    Unomedical, which supplies diabetes tech firms including Medtronic, Tandem Diabetes Care and Beta Bionics, received more than 5,000 complaints about leaking infusion sets between 2023 and 2025.

    By • March 2, 2026
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    Abbott wins FDA approval for updated heart failure monitoring device

    The company redesigned the reader to fit in a carry-on suitcase and be easier to use day to day.

    By • March 2, 2026
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    Trump administration targets DME suppliers in fraud crackdown

    The government plans a six-month moratorium on supplier enrollment in the Medicare program to find ways to stop what it called “longstanding instances of fraud, waste, and abuse” by certain companies.

    By • Feb. 27, 2026
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    UFP Technologies investigating cyberattack that impacted company data

    The medical device maker warned of short-term shipment delays, but does not see a material impact.

    By David Jones • Feb. 27, 2026
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    GE HealthCare forms 10-year imaging alliance with UCSF Health

    The partnership covers the implementation of remote scanning and workforce development.

    By • Feb. 27, 2026
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    Medtech M&A starts off strong in 2026

    Boston Scientific's planned $14.5 billion acquisition of Penumbra is the largest deal of the year so far.

    By • Feb. 26, 2026
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    FDA warns Beta Bionics on unreported complaints, insulin pump changes

    The Food and Drug Administration warning letter detailed unreported low blood sugar and a software change to correct for delayed glucose readings.

    By • Feb. 26, 2026
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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.

    By • Feb. 26, 2026
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    Quantum Surgical buys J&J’s NeuWave

    Quantum, developer of the Epione robotic platform for cancer treatment, said the acquisition supports its strategy of reducing cancer mortality through robot-assisted tumor ablation.

    By • Feb. 25, 2026
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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.

    By • Feb. 24, 2026
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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.

    By • Feb. 24, 2026
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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.

    By • Feb. 24, 2026
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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.

    By • Feb. 20, 2026
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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.

    By • Feb. 20, 2026
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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. 

    By • Feb. 20, 2026
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    FDA issues early alert on Trividia glucometer issue linked to 114 injuries

    Users may receive an error code either due to a test strip error or a very high blood glucose event, Trividia Health said.

    By • Feb. 19, 2026