HAPPY NEW YEAR! Host Tom Salemi squeezes in that salutation one final time in our first episode of DeviceTalks Weekly. In this episode, Managing Editor Kayleen Brown shines the FOMO spotlight on a possible new approach to treating stroke victims. Liane Teplitsky, now executive chair of Executive Chair of the Board of Directors of Carvolix, explains how an early-stage robot could give more interventionalists the power to help stroke victims. Tom Salemi and MassDevice’s Chris Newmarker Vensana Capital Co-founder Justin Klein, MD, as a temporary member of the Newsmaker team where the review the highs and lows of the first full week of the year. Tom and Justin then talk about the state of MedTech venture capital starting with the HSBC annual report. Finally, Chris Newmarker hosts our keynote interview featuring Lisa Anderson, president of Paragonix Technologies, which is upending how donated organs are stored for transportation before transplantation. Newsmakers include the late Tom Fogarty, Teleflex, Staar Surgical, Alcon, W.L. Gore, Conformal, and Johnson & Johnson MedTech. You can access the HSBC report here - https://www.hsbcinnovationbanking.com/us/en/resources/2025-annual-venture-healthcare-report?cid=B:OSOC:10937621680:10893300135 Thank you for listening to DeviceTalks Weekly! *** Enjoy the show? Follow DeviceTalks Weekly on all major podcast players + Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe

Happy New Year DeviceTalkers! We’re excited to start 2026, but not before give a proper goodbye to 2025 by picking our top tech, biggest newsmaker (company or person), and biggest news of the year. Listen the selection from our editorial team – Kayleen Brown, Jim Hammerand, Chris Newmarker, Tom Salemi, and Sean Whooley – and a special guest, Chris Landon, CEO of Natus Medical. Just before we share our final thought, Brown gets a glimpse of the future of Ambulatory Surgery Centers from Oliver Keown, MD, CEO and founder of Oath Surgical. They recording the FOMO interview at DeviceTalks West.  To all of our listeners, thank you for listening to DeviceTalks Weekly! *** Enjoy the show? Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe

In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, we give the entire stage to Medtronic’s surgical robotics business in honor of the FDA’s approving the Hugo RAS system for urological procedures. This episode is sponsored by Confluent Medical Technologies. Visit http://confluentmedical.com/ for more information. First, MassDevice editor Chris Newmarker asks James Porter, MD, a practicing surgeon and CMO of Medtronic’s surgical business, why he sees as a better alternative for hospitals and surgeons. Then, Host Tom Salemi visits with Rajit Kamal, the VP of the company’s surgical robotics building to learn what’s next. How will the company take on the massive incumbent, Intuitive. We’ll also visit with Gayle Grimes, author of MassDevice’s Medtech Market Intelligence Report on surgical robotics. Go here to learn more. https://www.massdevice.com/product/robotic-surgery/ This week’s Newmarker’s Newsmakers are CMR Surgical, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Olympus, Nephrodite, and Medline. Go here to listen to Rajit Kamal’s first appearance on the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast: https://www.devicetalks.com/velys-inhance-and-other-reasons-why-depuy-synthes-sees-ortho-opportunities-2021s-top-dtw-episodes/ *** Enjoy the show? Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe

In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Host Tom Salemi gets the dos and don’t’s of entrepreneurship with serially successful MedTech leader Ray Cohen. In this keynote address from DeviceTalks West, Cohen delivers a master class on how to build a successful MedTech, using Boston Scientific’s $3.7 billion acquisition as a case study. DeviceTalks Managing Editor Kayleen Brown explores the future of connected health with Dr. Sarah Matt, author of the new book, The Borderless Healthcare Revolution. Go to DrSarahMatt.com to order the book. Thank you to Lighteum Medical for sponsoring this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly. Go to http://lighteum.com/ for more information. Want to meet with Lighteum Medical in person at MD&M West? Book time with them here: https://calendly.com/lighteum-medical/mdmwest  MassDevice’s Chris Newmarker kicks us off with his Newmarker’s Newsmakers – SS Innovations, Boston Scientific, Teleflex, Resmed, Telefex Medical. *** Enjoy the show? Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe

In this episode, MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker talks with Alan Cheng, MD, chief medical officer at Medtronic’s cardiac rhythm management business about the future of medical-grade cardiac monitors like Medtronic LINQ monitors. These tiny devices, placed just under the skin, can collect heart rhythm data and transmit it directly to doctors, like Cheng, who is a practicing electrophysiologist. The LINQ II has a battery life of more than four years. How does its functionality compare to consumer monitors, and can LINQ someday find a role as a health tracking tool sold over the counter? Thank you to Resonetics for sponsoring this podcast episode. To learn more about how Resonetics supports medical device companies, visit: https://shorturl.at/E1wO8 In our FOMO interview, Jim Hammerand, managing editor of medical design and outsourcing, talks with Ken Charhut, CEO of Foldax about that start-ups innovative heart valve polymer and manufacturing process. But we kick things off with this week’s Newmarker’s Newsmakers discussion with Host Tom Salemi and Chris Newmarker. *** Enjoy the show? Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe

In this week’s DeviceTalks Podcast, we’re spotlighting two very different leaders shaping the future of surgical robotics. Huge thanks to our sponsor, Murata. First up in our FOMO interview, Tom Salemi speaks with Iman Jeddi, senior vice president and general manager of da Vinci platforms and product operations at Intuitive. Jeddi—who closed out our joint keynotes at DeviceTalks West and RoboBusiness—shares deep insight into Intuitive’s long-term vision and what’s next for the surgical robotics front-runner. Then in our keynote interview, Salemi talked with Anne Osdoit, CEO of Moon Surgical. Osdoit breaks down how the company’s Maestro system—designed to move and stabilize laparoscopic tools—is gaining traction in hospitals and ASCs and carving out a new category in robotic surgery. To learn more about the work Murata is doing in medical devices you can download Murata's Medical Applications Brochure HERE or go to their website murata.com. *** Enjoy the show? Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe

In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, we hear from two of MedTech’s most powerful leaders, each representing different ends of the innovation timeline. Tim Schmid, executive vice president and worldwide chairman of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, lays out the global leaders plan to lead in cardiovascular, surgery, vision, surgical robotics and other high growth businesses. Schmid opened our DeviceTalks West conference last month where he was interviewed by Host Tom Salemi. Thank you to Vantedge Medical for sponsoring this episode. For more information on how Vantedge works with medical device companies, visit: https://vantedgemedical.com/ Then, Josh Makower, the Yock Family Professor and professor of bioengineering at the Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign sits down in a FOMO interview with Managing Editor Kayleen Brown. Makower, a battle-tested advocate for MedTech innovators, writes a prescription for helping start-ups, calling on OEMs to provide more support. Makower also keynoted the event. MassDevice editor Chris Newmarker kicks things off with this week’s Newmarker’s Newsmakers – Stryker, Boston Scientific, Siemens Healthineers, Medtronic, Solventum, Abbott and Exact Sciences. *** Enjoy the show? Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe

In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, Jian Zheng, founder and CEO of Noah Medical, has found entrepreneurial success in robotics, medical devices and a companies that combine both including Intuitive and Auris. Now, Zheng leads Noah Medical, a robotic bronchoscopy company that’s trying to develop a superior way of diagnosing and treating lung cancer. How does Noah see itself beating Johnson & Johnson MedTech and Intuitive in this competitive space? What areas could Noah focus on next? And where how did the company get the Noah name? Host Tom Salemi asks these questions and more. In this week’s FOMO, Sonia Valdes, vice president of life sciences claims at Medmarc, reveals some of the unseen risks and unintended benefits facing the medical device industry coping with new tariffs on medical device imports. Finally, Chris Newmaker of MassDevice delivers this week’s Newsmakers – Synchron, InBrain, Inspire Medical, Zimmer Biomet, and Olympus. This episode comes to you courtesy of Medmarc. To learn more, visit: https://medmarc.com/ *** Enjoy the show? Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe

In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Host Tom Salem welcomes back Rob Kowal, MD, VP and general manager, cardiac pacing at Medtronic. You’ll hear how Dr. Kowal grew into the new role as business leader and gain a stronger appreciation for Medtronic’s flagship cardiac pacing business. Smaller devices and new innovation are helping to find new ways to deploy cardiac pacing. How else can cardiac pacing devices save lives? Dr. Kowal previously appeared on MedtronicTalks when he was vice president, medical affairs and CMO of cardiac rhythm and heart failure. Find the MedtronicTalks Podcast here - https://www.devicetalks.com/learn-how-medtronic-is-moving-to-mark-arctic-front-a-first-line-treatment-for-atrial-fibrillation/ Thank you to Confluent Medical Technologies for sponsoring this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly. To learn how their material science technologies and high performance manufacturing help bring your medical device designs to life go to ConfluentMedical.com or nitinol.com. MedTech Analyst Chrystal Larsen joins MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker and Salemi on this week’s newsmakers. Before diving into the week’s top MedTech Stories, Larsen discusses the debut of MassDevice’s MedTech Market Reports on Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Market. You can find more information about the report here: https://www.massdevice.com/product/continuous-glucose-monitoring-cgm-market/  Top newsmakers of the week are Aqua Medical, Coherence Neuro, Medtronic, Smith & Nephew, and Zimmer Biomet. Thanks for listening to DeviceTalks Weekly. *** Enjoy the show? Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe

In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Scott Miller, CEO of GE HealthCare’s Solutions for Enterprise Imaging, joins Managing Editor Kayleen Brown to explore how cloud technology and AI are transforming medical imaging. Miller discusses the launch of Genesis, GE HealthCare’s cloud-native imaging platform that enables secure data access, reduces clinician burnout, and improves efficiency across health systems. Together, they look ahead to a future of smarter, more connected care—where technology expands access, enhances collaboration, and supports truly personalized medicine for patients everywhere. But we’ll start off with MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker’s Newsmakers – Zimmer Biomet, Tandem, Petal Surgical, Medline, Medtronic and the GREAT COMMONWEALTH of Massachusetts. Thank you for listening to DeviceTalks Weekly! *** Enjoy the show? Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe

In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Dr. Vishwa Srivastava shares his unique journey to leading one of the more dynamic surgical robotics companies in MedTech. Dr. Srivastava’s path takes him across disciplines and geographies from anthropology to medicine. He discusses the founding of SS Innovations, which has developed the Mantra series of surgical robotics systems that the company hopes can make a robotic surgery more accessible and affordable. Dr. Srivastava emphasizes the importance of telesurgery and the future of surgical robotics, highlighting the challenges and innovations in the field. Host Tom Salemi opens this episode with MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker to review some of the top stories in MedTech over the past two weeks including – Olympus, Solventum, Boston Scientific, DePuy Synthes, and Hologic. Thank you for listening to DeviceTalks Weekly. *** Enjoy the show? Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe

In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, the DeviceTalks West on-site crew – Tom Salemi, Kayleen Brown, and Jim Hammerand – share their favorite moments and lessons of the two-day event. We’ll talk about keynotes, hot technologies, and the power of having and being a mentor. Thank you to our amazing sponsors, speakers, and attendees! Thank you for listening to DeviceTalks Weekly! *** Enjoy the show? Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe

In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Dr. Steven Mickelsen shares his unique journey to becoming a leading figure in the MedTech industry. He discusses the evolution of pulse field ablation technology, the challenges faced in the field of electrophysiology, and his decision to start Field Medical, a follow up story to the historically successful Farapulse. Host Tom Salemi conducts the interview. This episode is sponsored by Viant. Managing Editor Kayleen Brown interviews Anthony Misener, GM, design and development, Viant. To learn more about Viant, visit https://viantmedical.com/. Sarah Matt, MD, a practicing physician, former tech exec, and now author sits in the virtual FOMO studio to give a sense of where Connected Health is headed. Dr. Matt will sit on a panel at DeviceTalks West exploring how deeply connected technologies have penetrated MedTech and the clinical setting. See Drs. Matt and Mickelsen at DeviceTalks West. Go to West.DeviceTalks.com to see the agenda. Thank you for listening to DeviceTalks Weekly. *** Enjoy the show? Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe

In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Cognito Therapeutics’ Christian Howell conveys a deep sense of service that brought him to the MedTech industry. Host Tom Salemi talks with Howell about his Navy service, including a mission targeting pirates in the Persian Gulf on Sept. 11, 2001. From there, Howell gained a unique—and faraway—view of the tragic events that changed the world. He carried those lessons into roles at Covidien and Medtronic, where he helped drive Medtronic’s move into value-based healthcare. Howell is now leaning into that same call of service at Cognito Therapeutics, an MIT-launched startup working to prove that lights and sounds can stimulate the brain to slow the onset of dementia. The technology could become a platform for new brain therapeutics. You can learn more about Cognito’s technology at DeviceTalks West, where Chief Medical and Scientific Officer Ralph Kern will sit on a panel. Visit West.DeviceTalks.com for more information and to register. This week’s FOMO interview spotlights ivWatch, a new device for monitoring intravenous lines. MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker delivers this week’s Newmarker’s Newsmakers, featuring CorWave, Medtronic, Olympus, Siemens Healthineers, and Zimmer Biomet. Thank you for listening to DeviceTalks Weekly. *** Enjoy the show? Follow DeviceTalks Weekly on all major podcast players + Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe

In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Managing Editor Kayleen Brown talks with Jyoti Gera, CEO of CardioVascular and Interventional Solutions for GE HealthCare, about her journey into the MedTech industry, the significance of cardiovascular health, the challenges faced in patient care, and the innovative solutions GE HealthCare is implementing to improve outcomes. Jyoti emphasizes the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing early detection and personalizing treatment, while also outlining the future of cardiology care as more connected and efficient. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration in the healthcare ecosystem to address the growing burden of cardiovascular disease. This week’s FOMO guest Chris Steadham, vice president of technology at Aptyx, unpacks the evolution of implants and delivery systems. He emphasizes the importance of co-developing delivery systems alongside implants to ensure optimal performance and physician satisfaction. The discussion also touches on the impact of emerging technologies like AI and robotics in reshaping interventional procedures. For more information, go to https://aptyx.com/ Paul Grand, CEO of MedTech Innovator, commandeers the Newmarker’s Newsmakers to reveal the Finalists for MedTech Innovator’s finalists for its early-stage and execution awards. Read them here at MassDevice.https://www.massdevice.com/medtech-innovator-names-2025-grand-prize-finalists/ Thank you for listening to DeviceTalks Weekly! *** Enjoy the show? Follow DeviceTalks Weekly on all major podcast players + Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe

In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, CMR Surgical CEO Massimiliano Colella joins Editorial Director Tom Salemi to share his wide-ranging journey through the MedTech industry. He talks about his experiences across global markets, his move from MedTech into the provider world, and why partnerships are critical to healthcare. Colella also dives into the future of surgical robotics, the importance of digital transformation, and CMR’s strategic vision moving forward. Sticking with the surgical robotics theme, our FOMO guest this week is Maggie Nixon, CEO of Capstan Medical, who sits down with Managing Editor Kayleen Brown. A big thanks to Vantedge Medical for sponsoring this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly. Learn more at https://vantedgemedical.com/ Be sure to catch Kayleen’s two-part interview with Cassandra Haupers, Director of Global Business Development, Machining at Vantedge Medical. (Want even more? Revisit their DeviceTalks West session from last year go to: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4612496/CCDA4762BD61D414E6C0DBC1D002216D?partnerref=DTWeekly .) Stick around for MassDevice’s Chris Newmarker’s Newsmakers listed in the timeline below. Thanks for listening to DeviceTalks Weekly! *** Enjoy the show? Follow DeviceTalks Weekly on all major podcast players + Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe   Episode rundown: 2:11 – Tom’s beef with Minnesota6:06 – Smith+Nephew reports positive clinical evidence for bioinductive implant8:39 – Dexcom CEO takes temporary leave of absence10:27 – Zimmer Biomet sues Deloitte for \$172M over ‘disaster’ project13:24 – Siemens Healthineers, Stryker partner on neurovascular robotics17:31 – Medtech Big 100: The world’s largest medical device companies23:00 – [Part 1] Cassandra Haupers, Director of Global Business Development, Machining, Vantedge Medical25:00 – FOMO – Maggie Nixon, Capstan Medical36:41 – Keynote – Massimiliano Colella, CMR Surgical55:58 – [Part 2] Cassandra Haupers, Vantedge Medical

In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Host Tom Salemi and managing editor Kayleen Brown recap their recent West Coast tour—including a stop at the Santa Clara Convention Center, home of DeviceTalks West on Oct. 15–16. Register at West.DeviceTalks.com. They also share highlights from the MedtechVISION conference, including Kayleen’s brush with greatness—the winner of the Ferolyn Powell Award. This week’s FOMO segment features Medtronic’s Julie Cole, who updates listeners on the latest challenges and opportunities in the ASC sector in a conversation with DeviceTalks producer Emira Wininger. In the keynote interview, Tom sits down with Bioretec’s new CEO, Sarah van Hellenberg Hubar-Fisher, to talk about her career in MedTech and her decision to lead the company’s mission to transform orthopedic healing with advanced materials and bioabsorbable implants. Thanks for listening to DeviceTalks Weekly! *** Enjoy the show? Follow DeviceTalks Weekly on all major podcast players + Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe

In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Host Tom Salemi talks with Valeska Schroeder, CEO of Cerapedics, about her company’s success in developing drug-device combination products aimed at enhancing bone repair in spinal fusion surgeries. In this week’s FOMO session, Managing Editor Kayleen Brown explores the prospects of smart catheters with insights from Asheesh Divetia, head of engineering and technology at Cirtec Medical. For more information, go to cirtecmed.com. Later, MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker brings this week’s Newsmakers - GE Healthcare, Edwards Lifesciences, Vectorious Medical, Kardium, Galvanize Therapeutics, and Solventum. Thank you for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast. ***Enjoy this podcast? Follow DeviceTalks Weekly on all major podcast players + Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe

In this week’s DeviceTalks Weekly, new Virtual Incision CEO Jim Alecxih walks us through his career, including a critical role at Intuitive Surgical, and explains why the Mira surgical robotic system convinced him to return to the industry. Olympus Ventures’ Abby Hunter-Syed keeps an eye on the broader tumult impacting MedTech. Chris Newmarker delivers the Newmarker’s Newsmakers – Insulet, Recor, Abbott, Ambu, GE Healthcare, Intuitive, Terumo and OrganOx. This episode is sponsored by DeviceTalks West. Check out the agenda and register at West.DeviceTalks.com. Thank you for listening to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network. *** Enjoy this podcast? Follow DeviceTalks Weekly on all major podcast players + Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe

In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Editorial Director Tom Salemi sits down with Ken Charhut, executive chair and CEO of Foldax, to discuss how the startup’s polymer valve and robotic manufacturing process could offer a new alternative to traditional structural heart valves. David Niewolny, director of healthcare and medical business development at NVIDIA, joins as this week’s FOMO guest to share his vision for the future of technology in MedTech. Managing Editor Kayleen Brown and Salemi highlight the expanding FOMO library, preview the 2025 MedTech Nerd Tour, and celebrate a major milestone for the DeviceTalks Podcast Network. Explore our collection here: https://gateway.on24.com/wcc/experience/elitewtwhmedia/2927718/4994542/future-of-medtech-opportunities-fomo Finally, MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker returns with his Newmarkers Newsmakers, covering Medtronic, Philips, renal denervation, NeuroOne, and Novocure. Thank you for listening to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network. *** Enjoy this podcast? Follow DeviceTalks Weekly on all major podcast players + Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe