Fast Five: Haemonetics buys Attune Medical, Medtronic faces jury trial in spine implant suit

Fast Five Medtech News Podcast

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, March 6, 2024. Check out the show notes at massdevice.com/podcast. Medtronic may face a jury trial in a legal case over spine implants. Fast Five hosts Chris Newmarker and Sean Whooley break down the nearly decade-long history of this lawsuit and discuss the decision handed down by a judge in this case. Baxter has decided to close a facility in Massachusetts. Listen to learn all about Baxter's reasoning behind this facility closure and how it ties into a major acquisition made by the company a few years ago. Dexcom announced a new direct-to-watch feature for G7 CGM. The Fast Five hosts look at what this new feature is and examine some other good news from Dexcom. Stereotaxis submitted its Magic ablation catheter for U.S. and European approval. Find out more about this technology and hear about the company's intriguing fourth-quarter results as well. Haemonetics agreed to acquire esophagus-protecting device maker Attune Medical. Newmarker and Whooley discuss the technology that Attune brings to the table and how Haemonetics feels it will fit in as part of the company.