The Top Line Inside Fierce Medtech's Fierce 15
Jun 13, 2025
Join Conor Hale, Senior MedTech Editor at Fierce Medtech, as he unveils the groundbreaking companies making waves in medical technology with this year's Fierce 15. From innovative devices transforming colorectal cancer treatments to breakthroughs in intravascular lithotripsy, the conversation dives into how these startups are redefining patient care. Hale also highlights the integration of AI across medical technologies, showcasing its impact on drug discovery and robotic devices. Discover the future of healthcare through these remarkable innovations!
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Diverse Fields in Fierce 15
- Startups in this year's Fierce 15 cover diverse fields like cardiovascular disease, cancer diagnosis, and AI research.
- They mainly improve on existing solutions focusing on unmet needs in patient and clinical care.
Averto's Ostomy Alternative
- Averto Medical is developing a colo seal implant to replace ostomy bags after colon surgery.
- Their device uses suction to hold in place and could make ostomies largely obsolete if successful.
FastWave's Dual Device Strategy
- FastWave Medical is developing dual intravascular lithotripsy systems for both peripheral and coronary arteries.
- Their CEO believes building both systems simultaneously produces useful synergies despite the complexity.