Medical Devices

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    Why Insulet thinks its fully closed loop system will stand apart from rivals

    Chief Medical Officer Trang Ly said the system, which allows people to manage Type 2 diabetes without bolusing, will be “completely different” than those being developed by MiniMed and Tandem Diabetes Care.

    By • June 11, 2026
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    Danaher closes $9.9B Masimo buyout

    CEO Rainer Blair said Danaher has the money and “leadership bandwidth” to strike further deals across any of its three business areas.

    By • June 11, 2026
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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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    GT Medical raises $100M for brain tumor tech after clinical trial success

    Adoption of the GammaTile radiotherapy implant is growing, the company said, and the new funding round validates its potential to be a standard of care treatment.

    By • June 10, 2026
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    Bausch + Lomb to lay off employees in Missouri

    The company plans to eliminate 119 positions by mid-December as part of a phased transfer of some production from the manufacturing site.

    By • June 10, 2026
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    MiniMed is in the lead as diabetes tech firms focus on ‘fully closed loop’ systems, exec says

    Ali Dianaty, MiniMed’s chief product and technology officer, believes the company is “clearly ahead” of the competition in developing automated insulin delivery systems that don’t require meal announcements.

    By • June 9, 2026
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    Medtronic set for Stealth AXiS expansion in Europe

    With the CE mark for ear, nose and throat procedures, the advanced surgical navigation platform will be available to more surgeons across the region.

    By • June 9, 2026
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    Dexcom bolsters evidence for glucose sensors for Type 2 diabetes

    New study results could lead to better insurance coverage of the devices for people who don’t take insulin, a researcher said.

    By • June 9, 2026
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    Medtronic gets FDA nod for updated pulse oximetry system

    The changes support accuracy across diverse patient populations, skin tones and clinical care settings.

    By • June 9, 2026
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    3 takeaways from ADA

    Tandem Diabetes Care, Insulet and Dexcom all presented data over the weekend at the American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions.

    By • June 8, 2026
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    Boston Scientific to build Indiana distribution center

    The planned logistics site, near a principal manufacturing facility, will handle global distribution of Boston Scientific’s medical devices.

    By • June 8, 2026
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    J&J, Medtronic back CereVasc’s $85M funding round

    CereVasc is developing a minimally invasive treatment for the buildup of fluid in the brain.

    By • June 5, 2026
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    Olympus’ Keith Boettiger on robotic GI surgery push

    Keith Boettiger, head of Olympus’ gastrointestinal solutions division, delves into the endoscopy leader’s endoluminal robotics strategy.

    By • June 5, 2026
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    Dexcom buys Nutrisense; Insulet rolls out patch pump update

    In the lead-up to the American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions, Dexcom announced an acquisition and Insulet improved the software for its latest patch pump.

    By • June 5, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    Diabetes tech companies are racing toward ‘fully closed loop’ devices. But automation comes with trade-offs.

    Insulet, MiniMed and Tandem Diabetes Care are all working on systems to take meal announcements out of diabetes management.

    By • June 4, 2026
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    Medtronic seeks clearance for Hugo surgical robot in more indications

    Securing 510(k) authorization would position Medtronic to compete with Intuitive in major robotic surgery markets.

    By • June 4, 2026
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    Edwards gets FDA approval for surgical tricuspid valve

    Built specifically to mimic the native tricuspid anatomy, the implant is intended to address an unmet patient need.

    By • June 3, 2026
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    MiniMed expands Abbott partnership to add dual glucose-ketone sensor

    In its first earnings call, the newly independent diabetes tech firm said it was transforming its product portfolio, with plans that include a patch pump and an algorithm that doesn’t require meal announcements.

    By • June 3, 2026
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    Resmed completes $340M Noctrix takeover

    The buyout gives Resmed control of a noninvasive treatment for restless legs syndrome.

    By • June 2, 2026
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    Intuitive elevates Taylor Patton to chief commercial and marketing officer

    Patton’s promotion comes as competition in robotic surgery intensifies, and Intuitive looks to expand its global commercial operations to meet anticipated growth.

    By • June 1, 2026
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    Court overturns Insulet’s $59M trade secret verdict against EOFlow

    The U.S. appeals court ruled that Insulet filed the lawsuit too late, considering when it should have learned of the trade secret concerns.

    By • June 1, 2026
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    California attorney general sues over 23andMe data breach

    The attorney general said the civil penalties could add up to “multiple millions” if the suit is successful.

    By • May 29, 2026
  • Johnson & Johnson's Impella CP heart pump is shown in an illustration of the heart.
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    J&J recalls Impella heart pumps after patient dies

    Johnson & Johnson asked customers to quarantine and return affected products. A spokesperson said J&J conducted quality system audits as part of its integration of Abiomed that resulted in some field actions.

    By • May 29, 2026
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    Ōura to add blood pressure feature following FDA policy change

    The new wellness tool would alert users to signs of increasing blood pressure. Ōura is studying a separate feature to flag hypertension that would go through the Food and Drug Administration.

    By • May 28, 2026
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    Siemens Healthineers, AiM team up; Procept completes study enrollment

    Siemens Healthineers’ MRI scanners would guide robotic neurosurgeries performed with AiM’s platform. Elsewhere, Procept finished enrollment in a study of its aquablation treatment in prostate cancer.

    By • May 28, 2026
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    Abbott receives CE mark for dual glucose-ketone sensor

    Abbott’s first dual-analyte sensor comes as competitors are working to develop their own versions of the technology.

    By • May 27, 2026