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News roundup4 PFA studies in the spotlight at Heart Rhythm 2025
Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Abbott and J&J unveiled new data for their PFA devices in tandem with the Heart Rhythm Society’s annual meeting.
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Senators call for investigation into BCI privacy
In a letter to the FTC, three Democratic senators called for privacy standards for brain computer interface technology.
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Senseonics, Sequel partner to use 1-year CGM in automated insulin dosing system
The partnership extends the compatibility of Sequel’s Twiist system to allow people with Type 1 diabetes to pair the device with Senseonics’ Eversense 365 CGM.
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Medtronic wins FDA approval for defibrillation lead
Omniasecure, which was authorized for placement in the heart’s right ventricle, is the world’s smallest defibrillation lead, according to Medtronic.
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ICU Medical receives FDA warning letter over infusion pumps
Inspectors found ICU Medical made multiple changes to infusion pumps without submitting premarket notifications.
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Ashley McEvoy named Insulet CEO
McEvoy, the former leader of Johnson & Johnson’s medtech business, started immediately. Jim Hollingshead, who was CEO of Insulet for three years, resigned on Monday but will work as a consultant.
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Medtronic submits Hugo soft tissue robot for FDA approval
William Blair analyst Brandon Vazquez said 2025 could be the first year market leader Intuitive Surgical will face meaningful U.S. competition.
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Earnings & TariffsTrump’s tariff effect has dominated medtech earnings calls
While J&J, Abbott and Boston Scientific have all said the White House’s tariff policies will cost them hundreds of millions of dollars, yearly forecasts have remained in place — or even increased.
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Earnings & TariffsThermo Fisher commits $2B to US manufacturing
The company said the investment will create high-paying jobs and add lab services capacity to its domestic healthcare supply chain.
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Bausch + Lomb will resume intraocular lens sales weeks after recall
An analysis of the timing of adverse event reports has convinced the company that raw material delivered by a vendor was the source of the problem.
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Medtronic seeks FDA nod for insulin pump, furthering Abbott collab
Receiving FDA clearance would allow Medtronic to pair its pumps with a glucose monitor being developed for the company by Abbott.
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Boston Scientific CFO Dan Brennan to retire after nearly 30 years with the company
Jon Monson, currently Boston Scientific's senior vice president for investor relations, will replace Brennan beginning June 30.
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Michael Greiner leaves Avanos over offer under new CEO
Avanos did not offer Greiner a position comparable to the one he held before becoming interim CEO last year.
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Earnings & TariffsEdwards shrugs off tariffs, backs 2025 profit forecast
The heart valve specialist saw better-than-expected TAVR sales in the first quarter as hospitals addressed capacity constraints that have dogged its core business.
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Device developers advance AI plans despite Trump uncertainty
Trump administration policies have raised questions about how the FDA will regulate AI in medical devices. AdvaMed board members think the agency should keep its leading role.
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Earnings & TariffsDanaher predicts $350M tariff hit, moves to mitigate impact on profits
The company is planning manufacturing footprint changes, supply chain adjustments, surcharges and cost cutting to limit the impact of the tariffs.
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Earnings & TariffsBoston Scientific is ‘very bullish’ on 2025 despite $200M tariff hit
The company joins Johnson & Johnson and Abbott as top medtech firms that expect an impact in the hundreds of millions of dollars from President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.
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Earnings & TariffsIntuitive lowers profit margin forecast due to tariff pressure
CFO Jamie Samath cautioned that the trade environment, financial pressures on hospitals and macroeconomic risks could extend timelines for robot purchases.
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Field Medical raises $40M for PFA in ventricular tachycardia
Led by Farapulse founder Steven Mickelsen, Field has developed a pulsed field ablation device to tackle the dangerous heart rhythm disorder.
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Trump tariffsWho are the United States’ top trading partners?
Explore how over 200 countries’ imports, exports and trade balances with the U.S. last year stack up in this sortable chart.
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Deep Dive // HHS overhaulHHS layoffs may be illegal, legal experts say
The federal health department sidestepped normal procedures as it laid off 10,000 employees, according to sources. One union has already filed an internal complaint, while at least two law firms are exploring suits.
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FDA issues early alert for BD catheters due to leaks
BD recalled certain intravascular catheters tied to reports of 10 serious injuries after finding an increase in cracks from “material fatigue.”
