Medtronic announced several regulatory milestones for its Hugo robotic-assisted surgery platform, including FDA submissions for general and gynecologic surgery indications and the LigaSure™ RAS instrument, alongside FDA clearance for its ProGrip™ Advanced hernia mesh. The developments expand the company's robotic surgery portfolio and support its growth strategy in minimally invasive surgical care.
Medtronic reported robust fiscal 2026 results, fueled by strong growth in cardiovascular, medical surgical, and diabetes technologies, while advancing key product launches, regulatory milestones, and strategic acquisitions.
Boston Scientific will invest $138 million to build a 500,000-square-foot global medical device distribution facility in Plainfield, Indiana, creating up to 300 high-wage jobs and expanding the state's growing life sciences sector.
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Artivion has finalized its acquisition of Endospan Ltd., adding the FDA-approved NEXUS Aortic Arch System to its portfolio of aortic arch therapies. The deal strengthens the company’s position in the growing endovascular aortic repair market and adds a pipeline of next-generation arch technologies.
Tecomet and Orchid Orthopedic Solutions have completed a merger to create a larger global contract manufacturing platform serving MedTech and Aerospace & Defense customers with expanded capabilities and supply chain reach.
Up to 1,000 jobs globally could be cut over the next three years as part of a major restructuring effort following weaker first-half earnings driven by declining sales, currency pressures, and weak market demand.
Marks the first FDA-approved use of personalized molecular residual disease (MRD) testing to guide treatment decisions and solidifies Natera’s Treatment on MRD (TOMR) approach for MIBC care.
Medtronic is overhauling its cardiovascular business in a major restructuring that includes new operating divisions, ongoing acquisitions, and a strategic push into higher-growth cardiac technologies. At the same time, the company plans to close its longtime Santa Rosa facility, affecting hundreds of employees and marking a significant shift in its U.S. manufacturing footprint. The changes come as Medtronic navigates investor pressure, intensifying competition, and a rapidly evolving cardiovascular device market.
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary says, one-day inspections can strengthen our inspectional approach by focusing our time and resources where they are most needed—enhancing our overall effectiveness.
PathAI’s best-in-class Image Management System (IMS) with advanced AI analysis and workflow capabilities, according to the company Roche, will complement the company's digital pathology portfolio to drive laboratory efficiency.
Top administration officials have become increasingly convinced Makary has to go because, in addition to months of turmoil, complaints from some in the pharmaceutical industry have continued to mount, people familiar with the matter said.
Health systems globally face higher utilization, tighter scrutiny, and less operational slack. As devices become more connected and service events more consequential, the limitations of generic service technology become harder to ignore.
