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Episode Synopsis
Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, October 11, 2023.
Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discuss today at MassDevice.com/podcast.
Hyperfine received FDA 510(k) clearance for its artificial intelligence software for improve image quality on its Swoop portable MRI system. Fast Five host Danielle Kirsh and guest host Jim Hammerand discuss the latest software development and how it updates that MRI system.
Medtronic is warning on some of its previous software on some MiniMed 780G devices in Germany. Find out what the issue is and how patients could be affected.
The FDA wants more testing from Philips in the ongoing recall of its Respironics respiratory devices. Kirsh and Hammerand talk about why the FDA wants more testing from Philips and what Philips plans to do to address that.
Reuters is reporting that Boston Scientific is opening its first factory in China. Hear what the report said and why the company is making a major play in China.
Haemonetics is strengthening its cardiology device portfolio with the acquisition of OpSens. Kirsh gives the financial details behind the deal and how OpSens' devices will improve Haemonetics' existing portfolio.
BONUS: Sean Whooley is on the ground at AdvaMed's Medtech Conference in Anaheim, California this week and he gives us one major takeaway from the talks he has sat in on so far. Hear how digital health is hitting a boom.
Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discuss today at MassDevice.com/podcast.
Hyperfine received FDA 510(k) clearance for its artificial intelligence software for improve image quality on its Swoop portable MRI system. Fast Five host Danielle Kirsh and guest host Jim Hammerand discuss the latest software development and how it updates that MRI system.
Medtronic is warning on some of its previous software on some MiniMed 780G devices in Germany. Find out what the issue is and how patients could be affected.
The FDA wants more testing from Philips in the ongoing recall of its Respironics respiratory devices. Kirsh and Hammerand talk about why the FDA wants more testing from Philips and what Philips plans to do to address that.
Reuters is reporting that Boston Scientific is opening its first factory in China. Hear what the report said and why the company is making a major play in China.
Haemonetics is strengthening its cardiology device portfolio with the acquisition of OpSens. Kirsh gives the financial details behind the deal and how OpSens' devices will improve Haemonetics' existing portfolio.
BONUS: Sean Whooley is on the ground at AdvaMed's Medtech Conference in Anaheim, California this week and he gives us one major takeaway from the talks he has sat in on so far. Hear how digital health is hitting a boom.
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