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2 days ago · Livanova hits sleep apnea trial goals, plans FDA filing. Leerink analysts said the results were largely in line with outcomes in a trial of Inspire Medical’s rival device but cautioned that Livanova may have a hard time breaking into the sleep apnea market. By Nick Paul Taylor • …
The top medtech trends in 2024 | MedTech Dive
Jan 31, 2024 · Experts said M&A, orthopedic procedure backlogs and emerging cardiac markets were among the top trends to watch in the medical device industry this year. Growing procedure volumes and remaining backlogs for certain surgeries could propel device companies to a successful 2024. JohnnyGreig via Getty Images.
MedTech Mergers & Acquisitions | MedTech Dive
3 days ago · Merit Medical inks $210M takeover of Cook’s lead management business. Merit predicts the portfolio, which includes devices used in procedures to remove or replace heart rhythm device leads, will add $40 million a year to its sales. By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 18, 2024.
Medtronic buys surgical instrument developer Fortimedix
2 days ago · Now, Fortimedix has been acquired by a developer of surgical robots. Medtronic is aiming to file for U.S. approval of its Hugo soft tissue robot in urology procedures in the first quarter of 2025. Medtronic CEO Geoff Martha shared the filing timeline on the company’s second-quarter earnings call earlier this week.
5 medtech trends to watch in 2024
Jan 9, 2024 · Industry executives reported improving business trends and a solid operating environment in the third quarter of 2023 on their latest earnings calls. Medtronic, which typically is the last large medtech company to report, even hinted the final months of the year had similar stability. Singh said macroeconomic factors like potential …
4 heart device trends shaping the medtech sector in 2024
Jan 30, 2024 · 1. Heart device heavyweights focus on pulsed field ablation. Medtronic, Boston Scientific, J&J and Abbott all are pursuing the emerging market for pulsed field ablation (PFA), a treatment for AFib that is attracting strong interest from heart doctors.. AFib, an irregular heart rhythm that raises the risk for blood clots, is increasing in prevalence as the population ages.
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‘Our next frontier is prediction’: Medtronic on AI and heart disease
Jul 22, 2024 · Best practices are still evolving, however, and few AI tools have been shown to improve cardiovascular and stroke care enough to be widely adopted, according to a recent statement from the American Heart Association. Medtronic is among the device makers working to support earlier disease detection and treatment through AI-enabled technologies.
The 10 biggest medtech stories of 2022 | MedTech Dive
Dec 3, 2022 · Friday Q&A: Roy Jakobs, Philips’ head of connected care, talks sleep apnea recall, changing safety protocols. By Ricky Zipp • July 8, 2022. In the midst of a recall of 5.5 million sleep apnea devices and ventilators, Jakobs spoke about the company’s recall process, communication efforts, and how the repair and replacement program is ...