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    Zimmer is latest medtech firm to lower expected tariff hit

    CFO Suketu Upadhyay said the company now expects a charge in 2025 of about $40 million, compared with a range of $60 million to $80 million.

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    Trump plans 100% tariffs for semiconductor imports

    Chips are one of several product types currently under Section 232 investigation by the White House, a frequent precursor to duties.

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    BD commits $35M to expand US syringe production plant

    The company said it has grown capacity by 10% this year, bringing its total U.S. output of the prefilled flush syringes to above 750 million units.

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    Medical device industry says future MDUFA hikes unsustainable

    Device lobbyists’ priorities contrasted with patient advocates, who sought an increase in user fees and more funds for postmarket safety.

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    Alcon to acquire STAAR Surgical for about $1.5B

    BTIG analyst Ryan Zimmerman called the transaction “a solid deal” for Alcon given STAAR’s struggles in the China market.

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    Philips BiPAP machine recall associated with 8 deaths

    Philips sent updated instructions after disclosing problems last year with an alarm that can interrupt treatment for people with obstructive sleep apnea or respiratory insufficiency.

  • European Union President Ursula von der Leyen speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump on July 27, 2025, in Turnberry, Scotland.
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    EU delays countermeasures to US tariffs by 6 months

    The bloc has now paused implementation three times, with the latest moratorium coming after reaching a framework deal with the U.S.

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    First Corcym aortic valve implanted via new robotic procedure

    CEO Christian Mazzi said the minimally invasive surgical technique could provide better outcomes for patients than transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

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    Heartflow prices IPO, aiming to net about $180M

    The company, which sells software for creating 3D heart models, plans to offer 12.5 million shares at a range of $15 to $17 per share.

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    Vicarious Surgical names Stephen From as next CEO

    From, who joins the surgical robot developer from Aruna Bio, will take the reins from co-founder Adam Sachs on Aug. 7.

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    DOJ reaches $9.8M settlement with Illumina over cyber whistleblower claims

    The U.S. alleged the company knowingly sold genetic-sequencing systems with software vulnerabilities to federal agencies.

    Updated Aug. 1, 2025
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    Stryker lowers expected tariff impact to $175M

    The medtech firm, which previously forecast a $200 million tariff impact for 2025, also raised its earnings outlook, citing strength in procedure demand.

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    Dexcom raises sales expectations, discusses G8 plans

    Outgoing CEO Kevin Sayer expects expanding coverage of Dexcom’s glucose sensors for people with Type 2 diabetes and over-the-counter devices to drive future growth.

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    News roundup

    Monogram robot marks autonomy milestone; Stereotaxis catheter cleared

    Monogram Technologies conducted its first fully autonomous robotic knee replacement surgery, while Stereotaxis won FDA clearance for a robotically navigated electrophysiology mapping catheter.

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    US, Mexico agree to extend USMCA-tariff pause

    The two countries will continue to negotiate over a 90-day period during which imports from Mexico will avoid a planned 30% tariff from the Trump administration. 

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    Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer to step down

    Jake Leach will take over the role at the start of 2026, with Sayer remaining chairman of the board after the transition.

    Updated July 31, 2025
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    Cardiosense wins FDA clearance for wearable heart monitor

    The device captures various types of heart data that could be used in AI models for cardiovascular parameters with the aim of lowering barriers to monitoring.