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Zimmer wins FDA’s breakthrough status for tech to prevent joint infections
Integrating a controlled-release iodine layer into hip implants could reduce the rate of potentially fatal infections.
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Olympus execs talk about import alert, GI robot and AI
CEO Bob White and Chief Strategy Officer Gabriela Kaynor discussed the medtech company’s quality and technology priorities after a year of change.
By Elise Reuter • Oct. 28, 2025 -
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TrendlineNew medical devices are reshaping the medtech industry
From pulsed field ablation devices to glucose sensors and surgical robotics, new medical technologies are transforming patient care and how people manage their health.
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Top RFK aide lashes out against healthcare industry for profiting off of illness
Calley Means stopped short of accusing hospitals, insurers and drug companies from actively working to keep Americans sick, but said it was an "economic fact" that the companies benefit financially when people are ill.
By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 23, 2025 -
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HHS says it can still fire workers despite judge’s order pausing shutdown layoffs
The 982 HHS employees who received reduction-in-force notices are not represented by the unions that are plaintiffs in the case, the department’s head of personnel argued in a court filing.
By Rebecca Pifer • Oct. 20, 2025 -
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Cybersecurity triggers another recall of J&J’s Impella heart pump controller
While no patients have been harmed, the FDA categorized the action as a Class I recall because of the potential for serious injury or death.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 14, 2025 -
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Trump administration moves to fire HHS employees amid shutdown
Upwards of 1,000 HHS employees were affected. However, the department has rolled back some of the layoffs at the CDC, where the brunt of the terminations were concentrated.
By Rebecca Pifer • Updated Oct. 14, 2025 -
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Intuitive’s challengers continue to advance
Companies creating new robotic platforms marked additional milestones heading into the fourth quarter. Catch up with their progress in this roundup of the latest developments in surgical robotics.
By Susan Kelly • Oct. 10, 2025 -
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FDA’s presence at AdvaMed conference shrinks amid shutdown
Michelle Tarver, director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, and other center officials attended virtually as a government shutdown continues.
By Elise Reuter • Oct. 9, 2025 -
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AdvaMed CEO: ‘Just give us some certainty’
At AdvaMed’s annual conference, CEO Scott Whitaker addressed policy issues around tariffs, FDA staff cuts and the ongoing government shutdown.
By Elise Reuter • Oct. 8, 2025 -
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CDRH shares regulatory guidance priorities for the coming 12 months
Use of real-world evidence to support regulatory decisions and predetermined change control plans for medical devices are two areas of focus for the agency.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 2, 2025 -
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SS Innovations changes course on FDA filing for soft tissue robot
A 510(k) submission now planned for this quarter sets up a potentially faster clearance than the de novo pathway originally planned, the company said.
By Susan Kelly • Oct. 2, 2025 -
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FDA seeks feedback on monitoring real-world performance of AI devices
The agency is looking for ways to detect, assess and mitigate changes to the performance of AI-enabled devices over time.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 1, 2025 -
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HHS plans to furlough more than 40% of staff if government shuts down
Under the contingency plan, the CMS would lose 47% of its staff, while the CDC and the NIH would lose 64% and 75%, respectively.
By Rebecca Pifer • Sept. 30, 2025 -
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FDA expands early alert program to cover all medical devices
After a successful pilot, the agency has lifted the limitations on when it will provide early information about potentially high-risk safety events.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 30, 2025 -
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EssilorLuxottica wins FDA OK for myopia-slowing eyeglass lenses
Investigators saw a 71% reduction in myopia progression in children who used the lenses for two years.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 29, 2025 -
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Biolinq gets FDA de novo nod for intradermal glucose sensor
The device, called Biolinq Shine, is indicated for people with Type 2 diabetes who don’t depend on insulin.
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Heartflow receives FDA clearance for updated plaque analysis platform
The updated algorithm shows a 21% improvement in plaque detection, compared to the original version.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 25, 2025 -
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J&J’s Abiomed starts third heart pump controller recall since June
As of Aug. 27, the company had reported five serious injuries and no deaths associated with the issue.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 24, 2025 -
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Medtronic wins FDA approval for urinary incontinence device
Analysts said Altaviva is an attractive option compared to rival products, informing their belief that Medtronic can capitalize on a large market opportunity.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 22, 2025 -
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FDA posts early alert about Abbott’s Tactiflex Ablation Catheter
Catheter tips came off three damaged devices during surgery but none of the patients suffered serious injuries or died.
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FDA warns on unauthorized blood pressure, infant monitoring devices
Many of these devices currently sold over-the-counter do not have marketing authorization, the agency said in a notice.
By Elise Reuter • Updated Sept. 18, 2025 -
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BD expands Class I recall to cover 15 more Alaris pump infusion sets
BD, which has not received any complaints related to the issue, previously discontinued the devices affected by the expanded recall.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 17, 2025 -
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Patients call for more medical device user fee funding, FDA staffing
Commenters to the FDA also advocated for safety reforms and for industry funds to be used for post-market monitoring.
By Elise Reuter • Sept. 11, 2025 -
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Microbot receives 510(k) clearance for endovascular robot
The company will now complete final commercial activities in preparation for targeting the 2.5 million peripheral vascular procedures performed in the U.S. each year.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 9, 2025 -
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At Senate hearing, lawmakers express dissatisfaction with RFK Jr.’s vaccine moves
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced criticism Thursday even from Republican lawmakers over changes to federal vaccine policy as well as a leadership crisis at the CDC.
By Delilah Alvarado , Jonathan Gardner • Sept. 4, 2025
