In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi interviews Todd Langevin, president of BIOTRONIK Neuro, a familiar name in medical devices with a new approach to alleviating pain through spinal cord stimulation. Langevin, who has spent his career in neuro devices, gives his assessment of the field today, explaining how it’s exceeded his early expectations. Just before that Tom talks with Joe Mullings of The Mullings Group and Surgical Robotics Expert Steve Bell about the state of the surgical robotics industry. The trio will talk about current leaders, emerging powers, and how a shift toward cardiac surgeons could change the playing field completely. But to start, MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker joins Tom for the Newmarker’s Newsmakers, the leading stories from the pages of MassDevice. This week’s newsmakers include Tariffs, Medtronic, Surgical Robotics, Stryker, and BCI company Paradromics. Thank you for listening to this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network so you don’t miss a future episode.

In this week’s episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker talks with SynCardia CEO Patrick Schnegelsberg and COO Matthew Schuster. Twenty years after FDA approval, SynCardia is the only company with a commercially available total artificial heart, with more than 2,000 implants. Now they're developing what they think will be a game-changer for the technology: a next-gen artificial heart called the Emperor that will be a fully implantable version, without external drivers. But before the interview Host Tom Salemi gives a quick recap of the MassMedic Symposium and Gala. Then, Chris Newmarker and Senior Editor Danielle Kirsh unpack MassDevice’s new report on surgical robotic companies. You can download the report for free here. https://www.massdevice.com/gated/massdevices-surgical-robotics-special-report-2025/ Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network so you don’t miss a future episode.

In the kickoff episode of Season 2 of Ortho Innovation Talks, Louie Vogt, Group President of Reconstructive at Enovis, takes us inside the company’s strategic growth in orthopedics. Vogt shares how Enovis has transformed into a major player in the reconstructive space through key acquisitions and bold bets on innovative implant designs. He discusses the evolution of knee implants, highlighting Enovis’ pioneering work with kinematically driven bearings and the dual pivot knee concept. Vogt also touches on the growing role of robotics and enabling technologies in orthopedic surgery, emphasizing how these advancements are changing the surgeon experience and patient outcomes. Beyond knees, Vogt explores Enovis’ expansion into foot and ankle reconstruction—a rapidly growing market—and how the company is leveraging M&A and innovation to carve out a competitive edge. As Enovis looks ahead to 2025, Vogt teases major product launches in shoulders, hips, and extremities, signaling another big year for the company. This conversation comes to you courtesy of our sponsor, Paragon Medical. To learn more about how Paragon Medical can help you bring your device to market faster, visit them at www.paragonmedical.com. Tune in and subscribe to DeviceTalks on all major podcast channels and follow youtube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. WATCH and LISTEN below, thank you for supporting Ortho Innovation Talks!

In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, it’s a DeviceTalks Team Up. Editorial Director Tom Salemi and Managing Editor Kayleen Brown interview Doug Evans, CEO and President of Lungpacer Medical. Evans shares the tragic reason he vowed to start a company that would help wean patients off ventilators. We’ll hear his success story in the podcast, but join us at DeviceTalks Boston to hear the story behind the AeroPace technologies as Evans will be joined by Lungpacer COO Viral Thakkar and Mike Longo, vice president of product development. Register to attend DeviceTalks Boston at Boston.DeviceTalks.com. If you missed our early bird rate use the code mentioned in the podcast on March 1 and 2. Before the DeepDive conversation, we’ll have Mass Device Honcho Chris Newmarker’s Newsmakers - Medtronic, Solventum, FDA layoffs, Boston Scientific, and Teleflex. Jim Hammerand, managing editor of Medical Design & Outsourcing, opens with an overview of the magazine’s current Min-Vasive issue. You can find all the articles mentioned at medicaldesignandoutsourcing.com. Thanks for listening to this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network so you don’t miss a future episode.

In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker sits down with Wayne Paterson, CEO of Anteris Technologies, a unique start-up that’s approaching the complicated and competitive TAVR market. Chris Newsmaker and Host Tom Salemi also discuss this week’s Newmarker’s Newsmakers including Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, NeuroPace and the FDA. This episode was sponsored by DeviceTalks Minnesota. Register to attend the June 11 event at Minnesota.DeviceTalks.com. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network so you don’t miss a future episode.

In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Meghan Scanlon, SVP and president of urology at Boston Scientific, updates us on the integration of its powerhouse neurostim acquisition – Axonics. Scanlon also offers great insights on what makes the urology business such a powerful specialty for physicians and medical device executives. Go here to listen to Scanlon’s first visit with DeviceTalks Weekly. https://www.devicetalks.com/boston-scientific-and-zenflow-are-bringing-critical-new-tools-to-help-urologists-treat-patients/ DeviceTalks Managing Editor Kayleen Brown sits down with Kevin Dempsey, senior director of business development at Tecan, about the opportunities in neuromodulation. Tecan is the sponsor of this episode. To learn more about Tecan visit, https://partnering.tecan.com/ MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker brings a basket of Newmarker’s Newsmakers including Inspire Medical, Kestra Medical, MGB Layoffs, Medtronic and Johnson & Johnson. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network so you don’t miss an episode.

In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi talks with Dr. Maria Artunduaga, the founder and CEO of Samay, a startup that’s using acoustic energy to get a clearer picture of the lung’s performance. Family tragedy and professional frustration set Dr. Artunduaga on a course that won MedTech Innovator’s Grand Prize. She has the giant check to prove it. This episode was sponsored by DeviceTalks Boston. You can register at Boston.DeviceTalks.com. Rachel Robinson, COO of MassMEDIC, joins us on the Newmarker’s Newsmakers. Before we hit the news of the week, Robinson gave a preview of the upcoming MassMEDIC’s Symposium & Gala on March 6. Go to MassMEDIC.com for more information. MassDevice Executive Editor Chris Newmaker then delivers news on - Boston Scientific, ResMed, Globus Medical, BD and Baxter. Hilarity ensues. Thanks for listening to this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network so you don’t miss a future episode.

In 2024, only months before the world lost Dr. Nick Hopkins, Host John Murray, sat down with Dr. Hopkins to discuss his innovative treatments in stroke care, the necessity of collaboration and partnerships to advance research and clinical care, and the importance of mentorship and training the next generation of neurosurgeons. In this special memorial episode, we hear Dr. Hopkins reflect on “not doing everything by the book, but looking around to ask: is there a better way than what’s in the book?” He shares his philosophy on embracing and learning from mistakes that have fueled advancements in neurovascular methodologies and inspired a culture of openness in the medical community. A champion of mentorship, Dr. Hopkins has acted as a guiding force for numerous professionals, shaping the future of neurovascular surgery. The episode also delves into the ethical and moral compass that underlies Dr. Hopkins’ work, reaffirming the profound humanity that anchors his approach to both his profession and personal life. To honor the depth of Dr. Hopkins’ legacy, we hear directly from many of his mentees and fellows, including Dr. Adnan Siddiqui, Dr. Ricardo Hanel, Dr. Chuck Kerber, Dr. J. Mocco, Dr. Qureshi, Dr. Raphael Rodriguez, Dr. Demetrius Lopes, and Dr. Ajay Wakhlo on the personal and professional impact he has had on their lives and careers. Thank you to Zeus for sponsoring this episode of Neuro Innovation Talks. To learn more about how Zeus supports medical device companies, visit: www.zeusinc.com. Special thanks to Dr. Hopkins’s mentees and fellows who shared their stories and to the following for their support in the development of this podcast: Joanna Colangelo, Mark Dickinson, Whitney Garrett, Tracy Murray, SYK, and Dr. Elad Levy. Tune in and subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network wherever you get your podcasts and follow youtube.com/@DeviceTalks to never miss an episode. Thank you for supporting the Neuro Innovation Talks podcast!

Rebecca Whitney, CEO of Highridge Medical, and Eric Major, Executive Chairman, share insights on their startup's ambitions in the competitive spine market. They discuss what sets the spine industry apart and how Highridge is positioned for success. The conversation also covers recent advancements in spinal technologies, the advantages of smaller companies over larger firms, and the importance of tailored solutions for spinal surgery. Chris Newmarker adds to the discussion with updates on key industry events and news that shape the med tech landscape.

In this episode of the DeviceTalk Weekly podcast, Host Tom Salemi talks with MedTech legend Daniel Hawkins, a serial entrepreneur who has a hand in many industry success stories. He was employee number six at Intuitive before setting out on a path of innovation, developing the technologies around companies like Shockwave Medical. More recently, Hawkins was CEO of Avail Medsystems, the presumed leader of the pack of companies trying to redefine OR communications, but that company shuttered last year when it couldn’t raise additional capital. Today, Hawkins is leading Vista.ai, which is selling an AI-enabled package that makes it much easier for MRI technologists to capture meaningful images of the heart. Hawkins sees Vista.ai as improving patient care while also helping imaging centers address the crushing shortfall of experts. This episode is sponsored by DeviceTalks Boston. Register to attend our April 30-May 1 event of the year at Boston.Devicetalks.com. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network so you don’t miss out on a future episode.