FAST FIVE: Titan Medical licenses out all of its IP to Intuitive, a Medtronic exec moves to Baxter

The partnership between HeartBeam and Samsung is a significant development in the field of cardiac care, as it combines HeartBeam’s expertise in cardiac services with Samsung’s global reach and technological prowess. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Chris Newmarker have all the details of the partnership. Concept Medical’s FDA IDE approval for the sirolimus-coated balloon MagicTouch PTA is a significant development in the treatment of superficial femoral artery disease. This approval allows for the investigation of the device’s safety and efficacy in treating this condition. Kirsh and Newmarker discuss the approval and the other indications the device has received in recent months. Think Surgical’s FDA clearance of its handheld robotic knee surgery device, the TMINI miniature robotic system, represents a major milestone in the field of orthopedic surgery. This innovative technology assists surgeons in performing total knee surgeries with enhanced precision and control. Newmarker explains how the technology works and how it compares to other surgical robots on the market. The transition of Medtronic’s Cardiovascular Diagnostics and Services President Julie Brewer to Baxter highlights the mobility and talent exchange within the medical device industry. Kirsh and Newmarker talk about the shuffle amidst a time of layoffs. Titan Medical’s decision to license out all of its intellectual property to Intuitive Surgical signifies a strategic shift in the company’s focus. In a push to further reduce operating costs in the business, Titan Medical also announced some executive changes, including the resignation of its CEO. Newmarker shares all the details of the licensing deal and who’s moving on in the executive suite.

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