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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly, Chris Landon returns to the podcast but this time as CEO of Natus Neuro, a company building out a monitoring, diagnostics and data collection platform to help diagnose and treat neurological disorders.

This episode is sponsored by DeviceTalks West.

Host Tom Salemi and Chris Newmarker, editor of MassDevice, review this week’s Newmaker’s Newsmakers - aka the week’s biggest medtech stories. Top newsmakers include Imperative Care, the FDA, neuro start-Ups, Inspire Medical and Edwards Lifesciences.

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In this episode of AbbottTalks, Matthew Fishler, PhD, Chief Engineer & Senior Director, Product Development, Cardiac Rhythm Management at Abbott Cardiovascular, shares his experience helping to develop the revolutionary dual-chamber leadless pacemaker system, taking us through the significant challenges and triumphs of creating a device that ensures precise coordination between the heart’s atrial and ventricular chambers without traditional leads.

Fishler recounts the meticulous development process, from initial concept testing using rudimentary "submarines" in saline tanks to achieving FDA approval. He highlights the deliberate approach taken to ensure safety and effectiveness, resulting in a device that now benefits patients with more comprehensive cardiac support. Lastly, he explains the innovative i2i communication technology, which uses electrical impulses to enable seamless device interaction, a concept likened to a “moonshot” due to its unprecedented nature.

Thank you to ProMed for sponsoring this episode of AbbottTalks. To learn more about ProMed’s prototype services, visit: https://promedmolding.com/capabilities/prototyping/

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In this week’s DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi talks with Endotronix CEO Harry Rowland about the company’s long road to securing PMA approval from the FDA for its Cordella Pulmonary Artery (PA) Sensor System for the treatment of heart failure patients.

But first we welcome back the Newmarker’s Newsmakers! MassDevice Editor-in-Chief Chris Newmarker highlights news from Masimo, Stryker, Medtronic, ICU Medical and Edwards Lifescience.

This episode is sponsored by DeviceTalks West. Register to attend at West.DeviceTalks.com.

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In this episode of StrykerTalks, we welcome back Andy Pierce, Group President of MedSurg and Neurotechnology, to discuss the impact of the Vocera acquisition and how Vocera's dynamic clinical workflow addresses staffing shortages and enhances efficiency.

Additionally, the episode covers Stryker's new LIFEPAK 35 monitor/defibrillator, advancements in the 1788 visualization platform, and ongoing innovations in the neurovascular space. Pierce also touches on plans for incorporating Vocera into more Stryker products and the company's interest in soft-tissue surgical robotics.

Want more from Andy Pierce? Explore his previous appearances on the DeviceTalks Podcast Network.

Prior appearance on StrykerTalks:
https://www.devicetalks.com/pierce-talks-innovation-vocera-ascs-and-why-nurses-hug-strykers-neptune-waste-management-system/

Prior appearance on DT Weekly:
https://www.devicetalks.com/lobo-and-pierce-talk-wright-cool-tech-robotics-and-the-not-so-secret-plans-to-keep-stryker-growing/

Thank you to S2 Insight, Inc. for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about how S2 Insight, Inc. supports medical device companies, visit https://www.s2insight.com/case-studies.

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi interviews Todd Powell, CEO and president of RefleXion, maker of a smart radiotherapy system used to combat cancer. Powell talks about his path into MedTech and how the company’s ScinTix system can “debulk” widespread cancer in patients.

This episode is sponsored by the DeviceTalks West conference taking place Oct. 16-17 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Register at West.DeviceTalks.com

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In this episode of DeviceTalks AI, we explore the advancements in AI-driven technologies in women's health and cancer diagnostics.

In our keynote interview, we speak with Michael Quick, Vice President of R&D and Innovation in Cytology & Oncology at Hologic. Quick shares his journey from a pre-med student to a leader in cytology innovation. He discusses the development and impact of Hologic’s Genius Digital Diagnostic Systems, the first FDA-approved digital cytology system, which leverages AI to enhance cervical cancer screening accuracy and efficiency. Michael emphasizes Hologic’s dedication to women's health and the critical role of AI in addressing the shortage of skilled cytologists, ensuring faster and more accurate diagnostics for patients worldwide. He also touches on the challenges and opportunities faced during the FDA approval process and the importance of early and collaborative engagement with regulatory bodies.

We also hear from Dr. Wael Yared, Chief Technology Officer at Tecan, who highlights Tecan's contributions to cancer research and diagnostics. Dr. Yared elaborates on the company's innovations in liquid biopsy and solid tissue biopsy workflows, which leverage AI to streamline processes and reduce errors. He emphasizes the significance of partnerships in driving medical advancements and the role of AI in personalized medicine and multiomic capabilities.

This conversation comes to you courtesy of our episode sponsor, Tecan Group Ltd. To learn more about Tecan visit, https://partnering.tecan.com/

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