Medical Devices: Page 8

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    CMS finalizes competitive bidding changes to diabetes devices

    AdvaMed supported adjustments made from a draft version but still has concerns about the impact on patient access.

    By • Dec. 1, 2025
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    J&J’s US orthopedic leader leaves amid DePuy spinout process

    Leslie Storms started a new role on Monday as president of Ethos Veterinary Health.

    By • Dec. 1, 2025
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from MedTech Dive

    From the top medtech trends to watch in 2026 to haphazard layoffs at the Food and Drug Administration and the evolving use of AI in the medtech sector, here is a collection of top stories from MedTech Dive.

    By MedTech Dive staff
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    Building a better robot: How Virtual Incision plans to challenge Intuitive

    Led by former Intuitive executive Jim Alecxih, Virtual Incision expects the miniaturized design of its robot to stand out in an increasingly crowded field of challengers.

    By • Dec. 1, 2025
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    OIG report finds Medicare overpaying for CGMs and supplies

    The CMS could use its competitive bidding program to address price concerns, after payments for the devices swelled over five years, the government watchdog said.

    By • Nov. 26, 2025
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    Lawmakers propose Medicare reimbursement pathway for AI devices

    AdvaMed supports the legislation, which is intended to ensure AI-enabled devices receive an accurate CMS payment code.

    By • Nov. 26, 2025
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    CMS covers cardiac ablation in ambulatory surgery centers

    Extending Medicare reimbursement for cardiac catheter ablation to settings outside the hospital is expected to boost procedure volumes and benefit Abbott, Boston Scientific, J&J and Medtronic.

    By • Nov. 26, 2025
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    Medtronic taps Jim Peichel as CTO

    Peichel, who has worked at Medtronic for more than 25 years, succeeds Ken Washington, who retired earlier this month.

    By • Nov. 25, 2025
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    Ceribell wins FDA clearance for seizure-detection algorithm in neonates

    By acquiring new accounts and expanding into NICUs managed by existing clients, Ceribell calculates it can unlock a $400 million market.

    By • Nov. 25, 2025
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    Abbott issues correction for millions of glucose sensors

    The problem applies to Abbott’s Libre 3 and Libre 3 Plus sensors. The company said it has received reports of 736 severe adverse events and seven deaths.

    By • Nov. 24, 2025
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    Okami raises $45M to commercialize vascular embolization devices

    The company named former Inari Medical CEO Drew Hykes as its next leader in conjunction with the financing round.

    By • Nov. 24, 2025
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    Insulet unveils plans for new diabetes devices

    The medtech firm plans to launch its next flagship patch-pump in 2027, and its first fully closed loop system for Type 2 diabetes in 2028.

    By • Nov. 24, 2025
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    Shockwave’s Nick West on shaking up treatment for blocked arteries

    The chief medical officer for the new J&J unit discussed intravascular lithotripsy’s rapid growth and what to expect from the pipeline in a conversation with MedTech Dive.

    By • Nov. 21, 2025
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    Solventum inks $725M Acera takeover

    The company has stepped up its interest in M&A since making a $4.1 billion divestiture that strengthened its balance sheet.

    By • Nov. 21, 2025
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    Abbott to acquire Exact Sciences for about $21B

    The purchase would give Abbott access to cancer screening tests including Cologuard and blood tests for multi-cancer early detection.

    By , • Updated Nov. 20, 2025
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    Philips, Edwards team on AI-based guide for mitral valve repair

    Artificial intelligence combines ultrasound and X-ray images to give physicians a real-time 3D view of the repair device during transcatheter heart procedures.

    By • Nov. 19, 2025
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    Distalmotion raises $150M to commercialize surgical robot

    By targeting ambulatory surgery centers, the company is gearing up to compete with Intuitive Surgical for an emerging opportunity.

    By • Nov. 19, 2025
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    Boston Scientific, Siemens Healthineers partner on cardiac catheter

    Intended for use in structural heart procedures, the cardiac imaging catheter is expected to drive growth for Boston Scientific’s Watchman device.

    By • Nov. 17, 2025
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    Jury orders Apple to pay Masimo $634M in patent fight

    Apple said it plans to appeal the verdict, which could delay Masimo’s collection of the damages by as much as two years, one analyst said.

    By • Nov. 17, 2025
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    Resmed CEO Mick Farrell on new technologies, tariffs and AI

    The incoming AdvaMed chair talked about updates to Resmed’s products and how the company is handling competitive dynamics and tariffs.

    By • Updated Nov. 18, 2025
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    Zimmer wins FDA clearance for updated knee robot

    Competing with companies including Stryker and J&J, Zimmer has moved to strengthen its position by developing an updated robot.

    By • Nov. 17, 2025
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    Vicarious says it will outsource some robot development functions

    The initiative is part of a restructuring to preserve cash while the company completes the design of the robotic surgery system it plans to commercialize.

    By • Nov. 14, 2025
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    Cornerstone raises $200M to commercialize surgical robot

    The financing comes 11 months after Cornerstone raised $70 million to support the launch of its device in China.

    By • Nov. 13, 2025
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    Siemens to reduce stake in Siemens Healthineers

    Siemens Healthineers CEO Bernd Montag said the decision is a “natural next step in our journey to becoming a fully independent company.”

    By • Nov. 13, 2025
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    Stereotaxis nets FDA clearance for redesigned surgical robot

    The company also posted weaker third-quarter results, but CEO David Fischel said orders for the new GenesisX system, when fully launched, would outpace the rate for an older model.

    By • Nov. 12, 2025
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    Medtech VC funding slows in Q3: PitchBook

    The lowest level of quarterly VC funding since 2023 has tempered expectations that the sector will achieve its best year since 2021.

    By • Nov. 12, 2025