Medical Devices

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    Baxter hires CFO from Smith & Nephew

    John Rogers, who has experience leading change at companies, is expected to help Baxter’s turnaround gain traction. He joins Baxter after the company sold two business units.

    By • Aug. 20, 2026
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    Vitestro secures FDA nod for robotic blood draw device

    The Food and Drug Administration hailed the potential of the first-of-its-kind device to counter the U.S. phlebotomist shortage. 

    By • Aug. 20, 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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    GE HealthCare names new CFO

    William Grogan will take over the chief finance job vacated by Jay Saccaro. Stifel analysts called Grogan’s “no-nonsense” mindset on setting expectations a strength.

    By • Aug. 19, 2026
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    5 questions on Abbott’s glucose-ketone sensors

    As Abbott prepares to launch its first dual-analyte sensor, endocrinologists talked to MedTech Dive about considerations for continuous ketone monitoring.

    By • Aug. 19, 2026
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    Baxter’s interim CFO leaves for Cardinal Health

    Anita Zielinski will join Cardinal Health in November as its new chief accounting officer.

    By • Aug. 18, 2026
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    J&J’s Monarch robot wins FDA nod for AI features

    The lung bronchoscopy robot adds improvements that include new tools for pre-procedure planning and updated navigation and visual guidance during the procedure.

    By • Aug. 17, 2026
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    AMS secures shareholder support for planned sale to H.B. Fuller

    Buying tissue-healing company AMS will bring H.B. Fuller into the markets for formulated biosurgicals and mechanical closures.

    By • Updated Aug. 14, 2026
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    Cook Medical discloses cyber incident stemming from a scam

    An outside party gained access to some company systems, but the medical device maker found no evidence that sensitive or protected data was obtained and said its operations are running normally.

    By • Aug. 13, 2026
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    BD fully enrolls trial of resorbable mesh for hernia prevention

    BD called completing enrollment in the study “a significant milestone in its advanced tissue regeneration strategy and expansion efforts.”

    By • Aug. 13, 2026
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    Inside Senseonics’ commercial overhaul and what’s next

    The diabetes tech firm recently brought its sales and marketing teams in-house after taking over commercialization of its device from Ascensia Diabetes Care.

    By • Aug. 13, 2026
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    Medtronic veteran departs for CEO role at heart valve startup

    Bill Shields, who led transcatheter mitral and tricuspid therapies at Medtronic, has joined Versa Vascular, developer of a valve repair treatment.

    By • Aug. 12, 2026
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    Abbott, Google to combine glucose data with AI coaching

    The multiyear partnership will connect Abbott’s over-the-counter Lingo sensor and the Google Health app. 

    By • Aug. 12, 2026
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    Philips authorizes largest shareholder to increase stake to 22%

    Philips framed the revised agreement with Exor, the holding company of Italy’s billionaire Agnelli family, as evidence of confidence in its strategy.

    By • Aug. 12, 2026
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    Ortho firms unfazed by Medicare joint replacement changes

    Shifting more responsibility for procedure costs to hospitals is unlikely to pressure prices for orthopedic implants, CEOs said. 

    By • Aug. 11, 2026
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    CMS seeks feedback on faster coverage for breakthrough devices

    The proposed “RAPID” pathway could help some new medical devices get national Medicare coverage within months of FDA authorization.

    By • Aug. 11, 2026
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    Teledyne inks $1.1B takeover of Varex Imaging

    Buying Varex will increase Teledyne’s exposure to the healthcare market. Teledyne said the companies’ imaging technologies complement each other with minimal overlap.

    By • Aug. 11, 2026
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    Device firms back latest MDUFA deal, while patients want more postmarket safety

    The latest agreement includes higher fees for overseas firms, hiring transparency requirements and greater use of real-world evidence.

    By • Aug. 10, 2026
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    IRhythm grows heart monitoring leadership with $288M VitalConnect buy

    Acquiring VitalConnect could unlock a $1 billion cardiac monitoring market that is only partly served by iRhythm’s existing devices.

    By • Aug. 10, 2026
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    Philips forms 6 patient monitoring partnerships

    By employing wearable devices to support patient monitoring between the hospital and home, Philips hopes to improve care continuity.

    By • Aug. 7, 2026
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    Medtronic gets CE mark for ablation to treat ventricular tachycardia

    Older ablation approaches for ventricular tachycardia have been suboptimal, Medtronic said. The company plans to bring a more effective treatment for the life-threatening heart condition.

    By • Aug. 7, 2026
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    Zimmer Biomet sales force revamp going better than expected, CEO says

    The restructuring, intended to give Zimmer Biomet a fully dedicated sales force, is expected to be complete by the end of 2027.

    By • Aug. 6, 2026
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    Solventum plans software separation to become ‘true medtech company’

    The software business needs “a different investment level” to quickly realize its potential, Solventum’s CEO said.

    By • Aug. 6, 2026
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    Medtronic on the future of AI-assisted surgery

    Medtronic’s George Murgatroyd says an advanced computing platform that works with the company’s Hugo robot will power AI algorithms that can assist surgeons as they operate.

    By • Aug. 5, 2026
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    BD recalls intraosseous needle sets associated with 4 deaths

    Some needles were manufactured with incorrect dimensions, making it difficult to remove the stylet after placement.

    By • Aug. 5, 2026
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    STAAR Surgical appoints Warren Foust as permanent CEO

    The implantable eye lens company began searching for a new CEO shortly after its sale to Alcon collapsed in January.

    By • Aug. 5, 2026