Medical Devices

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    Recor Medical ex-CEO Lara Barghout joins Medtronic

    Barghout, who led Recor when it won FDA approval of the first renal denervation treatment for hypertension, is the new president of Medtronic’s Interventional Cardiology Therapies business.

    By • Sept. 16, 2026
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    CMS expands ACCESS pilot to boost use of digital health tech

    The CMS is expanding the number of covered conditions under the program to include heart failure, COPD, substance use disorders and tobacco cessation.

    By • Sept. 16, 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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    J&J sells Laminar LAA closure assets it bought 3 years ago

    The decision is part of J&J’s strategy to prioritize resources for the greatest impact and positions Laminar for success under dedicated ownership, a spokesperson said.

    By • Sept. 16, 2026
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    Dexcom gives CFO Jereme Sylvain expanded role

    Sylvain will work as chief operating officer of the diabetes technology company while continuing as its CFO.

    By • Sept. 16, 2026
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    OIG urges crackdown on equipment suppliers in Medicare Advantage

    The agency says the CMS and MA organizations aren’t doing enough to screen durable medical equipment providers, especially out-of-network companies that aren’t enrolled in Medicare.

    By Eric Wicklund • Sept. 15, 2026
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    Intuitive single-port robot earns CE mark for new indication

    Gaining authorization for transvaginal gynecologic procedures expands the list of indications for da Vinci SP in Europe.

    By • Sept. 15, 2026
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    Beta Bionics’ insulin patch pump gets FDA nod

    By bringing its first patch pump to market, Beta Bionics will be able to compete with industry leader Insulet.

    By • Sept. 14, 2026
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    Zimmer proposes to cut 580 jobs in Switzerland

    Reducing headcount at the Swiss site is part of an ongoing effort to simplify the company’s manufacturing footprint and supply chain.

    By • Sept. 14, 2026
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    STAAR Surgical hires former CEO to lead commercial team

    David Bailey has rejoined STAAR after participating in the successful campaign to block Alcon’s takeover of the company.

    By • Sept. 11, 2026
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    CMS expands TAVR Medicare coverage to asymptomatic patients

    The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ policy update extends Medicare coverage to severe aortic stenosis patients without symptoms, a change that analysts said will especially benefit Edwards Lifesciences.

    By • Sept. 11, 2026
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    Stryker stock falls on slower peripheral vascular, hip sales

    CFO Preston Wells said at a healthcare conference that the company is still working through supply issues in its peripheral vascular business and had fewer hip sales than expected so far this quarter.

    By • Sept. 10, 2026
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    Axogen to buy BioCircuit Technologies for $200M

    Analysts called the acquisition a good fit for Axogen but said the company’s plans to finance the deal with a public stock offering could be a point of contention for investors.

    By • Sept. 10, 2026
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    Zimmer restructures Americas leadership team

    The company promoted three executives and eliminated a fourth position as part of changes intended to support its ongoing commercial transformation.

    By • Sept. 10, 2026
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    Abbott wins FDA approval for dual-energy ablation catheter

    CEO Robert Ford has said the atrial fibrillation treatment, along with the company's Volt PFA device, is expected to help Abbott regain market share in electrophysiology.

    By • Sept. 8, 2026
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    Boston Scientific recall of spinal cord stimulator leads tied to more than 1,000 injuries

    A problem with the leads could cause inadequate stimulation, Boston Scientific said. In the worst case, leads may need to be removed or replaced.

    By • Sept. 4, 2026
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    Vara receives CE mark for first autonomous breast cancer screening

    The AI-enabled device can report screenings it determines are normal without radiologist review.

    By • Sept. 4, 2026
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    Abbott ablation device effective at 1 year in complex cases

    Abbott said it will use the study results to secure FDA approval for the TactiFlex Duo catheter that offers both PFA and RF energy for tailoring treatment of atrial fibrillation.

    By • Sept. 2, 2026
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    Enovis inks eCential takeover to develop surgical ortho robots

    The orthopedics specialist aims to launch a knee robot in late 2028, followed by a shoulder robot in 2029.

    By • Sept. 2, 2026
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    Medtronic invests $700M in Cornerstone Robotics

    Medtronic will gain rights to distribute the Hong Kong-based company’s Sentire surgical robot in certain markets outside the U.S. alongside its own Hugo system.

    By • Sept. 2, 2026
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    Stryker to add rotator cuff repair tech with ZuriMED buy

    Rotator cuff augmentation is one of the fastest-growing areas in sports medicine, according to Stryker.

    By • Sept. 1, 2026
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    GE HealthCare secures CE mark for photon-counting CT device

    GE HealthCare is challenging Siemens Healthineers in the market for a technology that is designed to provide clearer images than traditional CT systems.

    By • Sept. 1, 2026
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    Boston Scientific discontinues angiographic catheters

    The company plans to stop selling its Imager II Angiographic Catheters after a manufacturing problem led the company to pull the devices from the market.

    By • Updated Aug. 31, 2026
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    Kardium receives $31M investment from Canada for manufacturing expansion

    The company received FDA approval for its pulsed field ablation system last year and closed a $250 million funding round.

    By • Aug. 31, 2026
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    Medtronic recalls pH monitoring capsule linked to 184 serious injuries

    For the second time in two years, Medtronic has pulled capsules from the market over a fault that could obstruct patients’ airways.

    By • Aug. 28, 2026
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    Abbott wins CE mark for new LAA closure device

    Abbott is aiming to capture share from Boston Scientific in the market for devices that seal the heart’s left atrial appendage to reduce stroke risk.

    By • Aug. 28, 2026