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RFK Jr. reveals picks for influential vaccine panel
Days after firing all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, the HHS Secretary named a small new committee that includes multiple vaccine critics.
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FDA schedules first public MDUFA VI meeting ahead of negotiations
Officials want to know what current features should be reduced or stopped to “ensure the continued efficiency and effectiveness of the medical device review process.”
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Trump says tariff deal with China is ‘done’
The proposed agreement, pending approval from both countries, sets 55% tariffs on imports from China and a 10% rate on U.S. products, the president said Wednesday.
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Tandem, Abbott team on insulin delivery with glucose-ketone sensor
Tandem will integrate its insulin delivery systems with a new dual glucose-ketone sensor being developed by Abbott.
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Caris Life Sciences plans $424M IPO
Caris, which offers tools for disease diagnosis, therapy selection and treatment monitoring, is the latest company to test the medtech IPO market.
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Vaccine makers face fresh uncertainty after firing of CDC panel
The abrupt termination of the 17 panelists guiding the CDC’s vaccine recommendations could yield a new committee more aligned with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s skeptical views, analysts warned.
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Elekta appoints Jakob Just-Bomholt as CEO
The company cited Just-Bomholt’s strategic leadership, international experience and ability to drive profitable growth and global expansion as evidence he is the right person for the job.
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Medtronic names Kate Benedict president of acute care and monitoring
Medtronic had planned to spin out the two units before consolidating them into one segment last year.
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Judge rules J&J unit must pay $442M in antitrust case
A federal judge awarded triple damages after a jury found Biosense Webster withheld support to hospitals that bought reprocessed catheters.
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Baxter recalls Novum pump linked to 1 serious injury
The company has asked users to monitor patients frequently to ensure the appropriate infusion is being delivered.
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Medtronic removes tracheostomy tubes due to dislodging risk
If the tube moves out of place, it could prevent a patient from breathing or block the airway. A Medtronic spokesperson said patient harm was reported in some cases.
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EU plan would limit Chinese device makers in Europe
The move comes after a recent investigation found Chinese government procurement practices discriminate against EU companies in China’s domestic market.
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Tracker
Trump policies are upending healthcare. Track the effect on the medtech industry here.
The FDA has rolled out an AI tool agency-wide, while a proposed HHS budget shows large cuts for the National Institutes of Health.
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Owens & Minor spikes $1.36B Rotech buyout over regulatory barriers
The companies scrapped the merger because securing FTC clearance “proved unviable in terms of time, expense and opportunity.”
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Outset Medical appoints Renee Gaeta as CFO
Gaeta’s last role was a brief stint at Shockwave, which named her CFO two months before accepting J&J’s $13.1 billion takeover offer.
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Smiths Medical recalls infusion pumps over 3 problems
Smiths has not reported any serious injuries or deaths related to the issues, but the FDA sees a risk of harm.
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Neuralink raises $650M to help expand patient access
Elon Musk’s brain implant startup said five people with severe paralysis are now using the device.
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HHS staffers sue over ‘hopelessly error-ridden’ layoffs
Most of the 10,000 HHS employees let go this spring could qualify for the class, according to lawyers. It’s the latest in a string of litigation against the Trump administration for drastically downsizing the federal workforce.
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J&J may take a softer tariff hit after US-China pause, CFO says
Joseph Wolk told an investor conference that the company’s tariff estimate is a “moving target” as trade talks continue with China and Europe and Section 232 investigations are ongoing.
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Q&A
Nvidia’s David Niewolny on the future of AI in medical devices
Nvidia, which is already working with J&J and Medtronic, plans to partner with medtech companies to build platforms for AI-enabled robotics, imaging and other features.