Medical Devices

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    Medtech leaders discuss AI, cybersecurity and M&A at AdvaMed’s The MedTech Conference

    More than 4,000 people across the medtech sector met in Boston for one of the industry’s biggest events of the year. Catch up on all the conference news in MedTech Dive’s roundup.

    By • Oct. 23, 2026
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    Edwards wins FDA approval for tricuspid valve repair device

    Edwards’ approval should “strengthen the company’s position in the large and underpenetrated transcatheter tricuspid market,” analysts said.

    By • Oct. 23, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from MedTech Dive

    From the effects of layoffs at the Food and Drug Administration and President Donald Trump’s tariff policies to the top medtech trends of 2026, here is a collection of top stories from MedTech Dive.

    By MedTech Dive staff
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    FDA flags more Olympus safety problems in import block and warning letter

    The FDA import alert broadens the scope of a 2025 import action covering dozens of endoscopes and comes two weeks after a new warning letter identified numerous quality system violations.

    By • Oct. 22, 2026
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    Intuitive’s US da Vinci procedure growth slows again

    Facing continued softness, Intuitive outlined opportunities to increase use of its robots in benign general surgeries.

    By • Oct. 21, 2026
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    The MedTech Conference 2026

    Expect more tuck-in M&A, portfolio pruning in medtech, execs say

    As medical device makers face “finite” capital, portfolio reshaping will likely remain a focus in the sector.

    By • Oct. 21, 2026
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    Cybersecurity in focus for top medtech lobby

    ResMed CEO Mick Farrell, chair of AdvaMed’s board, said the group plans to come up with standards around privacy, cybersecurity and interoperability.

    By • Oct. 20, 2026
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    Medtech execs share secrets to building resilient supply chains

    At AdvaMed’s The MedTech Conference, company executives said they’re bracing for disruption by investing in inventory, scenario planning and their relationships with chip suppliers.

    By • Oct. 20, 2026
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    Medtronic wins CE mark for Vitalis portfolio of cardiac pacemakers

    The CE mark clears Medtronic to sell conduction system pacing therapy devices in Europe.

    By • Oct. 20, 2026
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    FDA clears Sequel’s insulin delivery system in Type 2 diabetes

    With Twiist already available in Type 1 diabetes, Sequel has made the automated insulin delivery system available for the Type 2 population.

    By • Oct. 19, 2026
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    Edwards recall of Sapien mitral delivery systems tied to 1 death

    Edwards is asking customers to return some of the delivery systems used with its Sapien M3 devices after receiving three reports of balloons bursting when inflated during the procedure.

    By • Oct. 16, 2026
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    EndoQuest Robotics hires chief commercial officer

    Jared Eben joins EndoQuest ahead of the anticipated launch of its flexible robotic surgery system.

    By • Oct. 16, 2026
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    Zimmer and Think Surgical pen multi-year extension to robotic surgery deal

    Zimmer distributes an exclusive version of Think’s wireless handheld miniature robotic system that works with its Persona knee system.

    By • Oct. 15, 2026
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    Orthofix pays former executives $24M in damages

    The payments were made after a California arbitrator found private text messages between Orthofix executives couldn’t be considered cause for firing.

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 14, 2026
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    Steris inks $2.1B Xodus buyout to expand consumables portfolio

    The takeover adds high-growth, high-margin products to Steris’ portfolio, analysts said.

    By • Oct. 13, 2026
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    Stryker enters soft tissue robotics with $400M investment in CMR Surgical

    Stryker, which has been looking to get into the soft tissue robotics market for years, is now positioned to compete with new entrants Johnson & Johnson and Medtronic.

    By • Oct. 12, 2026
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    Philips updates instructions for ultrasound system linked to 4 deaths

    A software issue can delay use of the Lumify diagnostic ultrasound system in environments without access to Wi-Fi or cellular signal.

    By • Oct. 12, 2026
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    Medtech lobby seeks broader device eligibility for CMS’ proposed RAPID pathway

    AdvaMed called for more breakthrough devices, including diagnostics, to be eligible for the pathway, and for set timelines for national coverage determinations.

    By • Oct. 9, 2026
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    Healthcare organizations are underprepared for quantum computing threats

    Once scientists are able to develop practical quantum computers, the technology could quickly break the encryption methods protecting patient data. Experts say healthcare leaders should start preparing for that reality today.

    By Jill Hughes • Oct. 9, 2026
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    MMI raises $125M to scale up in robotic microsurgery

    The Symani surgical robot maker said the financing will help broaden adoption of the system in the U.S. and global markets and support a clinical trial for Alzheimer’s disease.

    By • Oct. 9, 2026
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    Henry Schein appoints Emmanuel Caprais as CFO

    The CFO transition is part of a recent wave of leadership changes at Henry Schein, including a new CEO.

    By • Oct. 9, 2026
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    Boston Scientific names Joseph Fitzgerald as chief operating officer

    Fitzgerald will oversee three newly established reportable segments as Boston Scientific works to bounce back from guidance cuts.

    By • Oct. 8, 2026
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    Medtronic names Felicia Kurz as cardiac ablation VP, GM

    Kurz’s appointment comes as Medtronic enjoys strong growth in electrophysiology therapies thanks to demand for its pulsed field ablation devices.

    By • Oct. 7, 2026
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    Abbott gets FDA nod for updates to heart failure monitoring system

    Patients can view their pulmonary artery pressure readings on their phone with the CardioMEMS updates, giving them a more active role in their care.

    By • Oct. 7, 2026
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    Apple ordered to pay Masimo $184M in interest on patent damages

    A U.S. district court ruled that Apple owes prejudgment interest on the $634 million in damages it incurred for infringing Masimo’s pulse oximetry patent.

    By • Oct. 7, 2026
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    Zenflow raises $52M, inks distribution deal with Cook Medical

    Cook Medical has become Zenflow’s U.S. distributor in a urology device market targeted by Boston Scientific, Olympus and Teleflex.

    By • Oct. 6, 2026