MassDevice Fast Five Podcast: Cooper Cos. abandons $875M acquisition, Siemens Healthineers reports logistics challenges at Varian
August 3, 2023 By Danielle Kirsh
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, August 3, 2023.
Glytec this week unveiled the newest version of its Glucommander insulin dosing software that enables best practice, personalized care. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley discuss the update and what it offers in workflow improvements for patients and physicians.
Water vapor ablation could become the latest treatment option for prostate cancer. Francis Medical received FDA breakthrough designation for its water vapor ablation therapy this week. Find out how the technology works and what makes it a minimally invasive option.
SS Innovations is looking to bring its surgical robot to the market as it started the FDA and CE Mark submission process this week. Whooley explains what the surgical robot does and the timelines and expectations for achieving approvals from the regulatory bodies.
News of some outbound logistics challenges holding back revenue at Varian slightly affected Siemens Healthineers’ financial performance in Q3. Learn about the challenges and what steps the company is taking to streamline its portfolio and optimize its performance.
Cooper Companies is bowing out of the $875 million Cook Medical reproductive health business acquisition. The Fast Five hosts talk about the original financial details of the deal, including when it was initially supposed to close and what the FTC had to say about the decision to abandon the acquisition.
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