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

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 Susan Kelly • July 1, 2026

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Robotic surgery's innovation boom

Surgical robotics is one of the most exciting spaces in the medical device industry, with companies developing new systems and battling for market share.

By MedTech Dive staff

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 Elise Reuter • July 1, 2026

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 Susan Kelly • June 30, 2026

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 Nick Paul Taylor • June 30, 2026

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 Susan Kelly • June 29, 2026

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 Nick Paul Taylor • June 29, 2026

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 Elise Reuter • June 26, 2026

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 Elise Reuter • Updated June 25, 2026

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 Susan Kelly • June 25, 2026

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 Nick Paul Taylor • June 24, 2026

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 Susan Kelly • June 23, 2026

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 Susan Kelly • June 22, 2026

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 Elise Reuter • June 22, 2026

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 Nick Paul Taylor • June 22, 2026

Zoll receives FDA warning letter over quality concerns

The FDA cited problems with some of Zoll’s ventilators, automated external defibrillators and electrodes.

By Elise Reuter • Updated June 22, 2026

Penumbra wins CE mark for Thunderbolt clot removal tech

The international launch could benefit from Boston Scientific’s global footprint when the company closes its takeover of Penumbra.

By Nick Paul Taylor • June 18, 2026

Distalmotion, in US push, adds more robotic gynecology indications

The Swiss robotic surgery company, which is rolling out its Dexter system in the U.S., said the new indications will help ASCs maximize use of the system.

By Susan Kelly • June 17, 2026

FDA warns breast biopsy needle shortage to continue into 2027

The shortage follows Hologic removing certain breast biopsy needles from the market in January.

By Elise Reuter • June 17, 2026

Medtech M&A maintains momentum following decade-high 2025: PwC

Deal volumes and values are tracking above the first half of 2025, driven by Boston Scientific’s Penumbra buyout and Danaher’s Masimo acquisition.

By Nick Paul Taylor • June 17, 2026

‘Putting the body back together’ with MMI’s microsurgery robot

MMI built a robot to help surgeons perform microsurgical procedures with more control than is possible with the human hand alone.

By Susan Kelly • June 17, 2026

J&J commits $1B to expand contact lens production in Florida

The investment will add J&J’s manufacturing, packaging and distribution capabilities to meet growing demand for its contact lenses.

By Nick Paul Taylor • June 16, 2026

CMS proposes Medicare coverage expansion for TAVR

The proposed Medicare coverage change could help Edwards Lifesciences gain market share from Medtronic and Boston Scientific, an analyst said.

By Susan Kelly • June 16, 2026

In a first, Dexcom’s OTC glucose sensor is cleared for kids

The Stelo over-the-counter glucose monitor can now be used by children as young as two years.

By Elise Reuter • June 15, 2026

Medtronic closes Scientia Vascular takeover, continuing M&A streak

CEO Geoff Martha said the acquisition will enable “every neurovascular procedure to start with Medtronic.”

By Nick Paul Taylor • June 15, 2026