Tag: medtech

Stryker, a global leader in medical technology, has officially announced its acquisition of AVS (Advanced Vascular Solutions), a move that significantly bolsters its presence in the high-growth cardiovascular intervention market. This strategic transaction centers on the acquisition of the Pulse Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) system, a cutting-edge technology designed to treat patients suffering from severely calcified…

The landscape of neurosurgical and spinal intervention has reached a new milestone with the formal integration of GE HealthCare’s bkActiv intraoperative ultrasound system into Medtronic’s Stealth AXiS surgical navigation platform. This technological synergy, which follows a series of critical Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearances earlier this year, represents a significant leap forward in addressing…

Pulse Biosciences, a pioneering medical technology company focused on the development of its proprietary Nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation (nsPFA) technology, has announced the appointment of Liane Teplitsky as Chief Operating Officer. The addition of Teplitsky, a seasoned executive with a deep background in cardiac electrophysiology and robotics, marks a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing…

Stryker Corporation, a global leader in medical technology, announced on Thursday that its global manufacturing and commercial operations have been fully restored following a significant cyberattack that paralyzed the company’s internal infrastructure for several weeks. In a formal disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Kalamazoo, Michigan-based firm confirmed that its ordering, shipping,…

The cybersecurity community is currently grappling with the fallout of a sophisticated wiper attack directed at Stryker, a leading manufacturer of medical technology and surgical equipment. Based in Portage, Michigan, Stryker has become the focal point of an investigation into how legitimate enterprise management tools, specifically Microsoft Intune, can be subverted by threat actors to…

Stryker Corporation, a global leader in medical technology, has confirmed that it successfully contained a sophisticated cyberattack that disrupted its operations earlier this month. The Kalamazoo, Michigan-based company is currently in the midst of a comprehensive restoration process aimed at bringing its global network back to full capacity. According to official statements from the company,…

The strategic landscape of the ophthalmic medical device industry shifted significantly this week as Alcon Inc. and LENSAR, Inc. officially announced the termination of their previously proposed merger agreement. The decision to abandon the deal, which was valued at approximately $430 million, comes in the wake of a concerted challenge from the U.S. Federal Trade…

Grail, a pioneer in the field of multi-cancer early detection (MCED), has announced a significant leadership transition as it navigates a pivotal moment in its corporate history. Josh Ofman, the current president of the company, is set to succeed Robert Ragusa as Chief Executive Officer. This transition comes at a time when the company is…

Vicarious Surgical, a medical technology company once hailed as a primary contender to challenge the market dominance of Intuitive Surgical, has announced a sweeping series of strategic maneuvers designed to stabilize its financial position and preserve its long-term viability. Faced with mounting development costs, regulatory delays, and the threat of delisting from the Nasdaq Stock…

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally introduced a proposal to relax the 2024 emissions standards for facilities utilizing ethylene oxide (EtO), a potent carcinogenic gas essential for the sterilization of approximately half of all medical devices produced in the country. This regulatory shift, announced on March 16, 2026, marks a significant departure…