Medical Devices

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    Intuitive expands push into cardiac market with CE mark

    After de-emphasizing heart surgery for decades due to limits with its earlier platforms, the surgical robot maker is eyeing the large market in cardiovascular disease treatment.

    By • Sept. 25, 2026
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    Precision Neuroscience raises $250M for brain-computer interface work

    The Series D round is part of a surge in investment into BCI startups and brings Precision Neuroscience’s total funding to $430 million.

    By • Sept. 25, 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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    BD hires Arthur Hu as chief information and digital officer

    BD predicted that Hu’s experience at Lenovo will be an important advantage as technology becomes increasingly central to how leading medtech companies operate.

    By • Sept. 24, 2026
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    CVRx names John Landry as CFO

    Landry joins in the aftermath of an investor’s call for the sale of the heart failure device company.

    By • Sept. 23, 2026
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    Telerobotic surgery is advancing around the world. Will the US embrace it?

    Medtech companies are preparing for a day when telesurgery, performed by a surgeon often hundreds of miles from the patient, could become a viable option for more people.

    By • Sept. 23, 2026
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    Cordis wins FDA approval for sirolimus-eluting balloon

    The approval gives physicians an alternative to uncoated balloons and Boston Scientific’s paclitaxel-coated device.

    By • Sept. 22, 2026
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    Activist investor urges Cooper Companies to replace CEO, sell some assets

    Citing “chronic underperformance,” Jana Partners is calling for new leadership and for the company to evaluate the sale of its fertility and medical device assets.

    By • Sept. 21, 2026
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    Neptune Medical secures FDA nod for endoscopy robot

    The robot is intended to give physicians more control of the endoscope during a colonoscopy procedure, which can help with detection and removal of lesions.

    By • Sept. 18, 2026
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    FDA clears vessel-sealing device for Medtronic’s Hugo robot

    Widely adopted in open and laparoscopic surgeries, the LigaSure instrument is now available for use with the Hugo robotic system.

    By • Sept. 17, 2026
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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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    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