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Scientists, clinicians and residents of communities near medical device sterilization plants called for the EPA not to weaken its oversight of ethylene oxide in a public hearing.

The remanufacturer said it now has a total of four clearances for Intuitive Surgical da Vinci instruments from the Food and Drug Administration.

Goods made entirely of the metals will still face a 50% tariff, but the levy will be reduced to 25% for certain derivative goods, effective April 6.

View Point sells tumor tissue localization devices that could complement Merit’s existing presence in the sector.

Study investigators cautioned against routine use of the device in complex percutaneous coronary interventions and to treat heart attack patients who don’t have cardiogenic shock.

Former device leaders said a culture of “fear and anxiety” has driven experienced staff from the Food and Drug Administration. An overburdened workforce has affected communications from the agency.

The company is seeking clearance in additional gynecological indications to support outpatient use of its surgical robot.  

Whoop, the maker of a wearable wristband, plans to use the funds for global expansion and personalized health features.

The device maker designed the lead to have the safety benefits of small-diameter devices without sacrificing durability.

Medtronic detailed plans to further study the blood pressure treatment while releasing additional data from the SPYRAL HTN trials that showed the procedure reduced hypertensive emergencies.

The company said it will seek an expanded indication for the left atrial appendage closure device after it met all safety and efficacy goals in the closely watched CHAMPION-AF study.

The surgical navigation and robotics system is part of the company’s push to expand its share of the $15 billion cranial and spinal technologies market.

Glucotrack plans to file for an investigational device exemption in the second quarter, with hopes of starting a trial in the second half of 2026.

The medtech company has been working to restore manufacturing, ordering and shipping operations since it was hit by a cyberattack on March 11.

The system uses AI to optimize the placement of Edwards’ mitral valve repair device.

The company acquired the facility in the PQ Bypass takeover it struck in the aftermath of its bankruptcy filing.

Crude oil prices have surged 47% this month and polypropylene jumped 24%, affecting transportation and plastics costs.

CMR Surgical is formally introducing its Versius robot at a surgeons’ meeting this week in what CEO Massimiliano Colella described as a “watershed moment” for the company.

Executives at companies innovating a range of new robotic surgery platforms shared their progress and challenges in MedTech Dive's series of profiles.

The timing of the initial public offering and the clearance of a new insulin pump are expected to affect Medtronic’s results for its 2026 fiscal year.