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07/11/2025

Industry Insiders Discuss: Is Another Medtronic-Covidien Scale Merger on the Horizon?

Will the medical device industry see another transformative mega-merger like Medtronic and Covidien? MD+DI's Amanda Pedersen and Omar Ford assess the likelihood of similar large-scale acquisitions in today's healthcare environment.

07/10/2025

Mattel, Inc.'s latest initiative is partnering with Breakthrough T1D to launch a groundbreaking Barbie doll featuring an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor!

This isn't just a toy—it's a powerful statement about inclusion and representation. The doll even comes with a phone displaying a CGM app to track blood sugar levels, mirroring the real-life experience of millions living with T1D.

As Krista Berger, SVP of Barbie, perfectly stated: "Barbie helps shape children's early perceptions of the world, and by reflecting medical conditions like T1D, we ensure more kids can see themselves in the stories they imagine."

What makes this collaboration special is the attention to detail—Mattel worked closely with Breakthrough T1D to ensure medical equipment accuracy down to the dress pattern.

For Breakthrough T1D's CEO, Aaron Kowalski, who has lived with T1D since age 13, this partnership is deeply personal: "It means the world to be part of bringing greater visibility to a condition that affects so many families."


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In a collaboration with Breakthrough T1D, Mattel has unveiled an innovative Barbie doll designed to champion type 1 diabetes awareness and representation.

07/09/2025

The latest episode of Let's Talk Medtech features an insightful conversation with Chris Toth, Vantive's CEO.

In this compelling discussion with Omar Ford, MD+DI's Editor-in-Chief, Chris shares his expert perspective on the evolving digital health landscape
and how artificial intelligence is becoming a true game-changer for healthcare.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from one of healthcare technology's visionary leaders as he unpacks the future of medtech and AI's role in revolutionizing patient care as well as Vantive's role in redefining renal care.

🔗 Listen to the full episode now! https://bit.ly/45XrFdH

What insights are you most interested in hearing about the intersection of AI and healthcare? Share your thoughts below!

07/09/2025

The Future of Medical Robotics: Innovation vs. Profitability

Fascinating insights from three pioneering CEOs disrupting the $8.1B medical robotics market (projected to reach $26.8B by 2032)!

In our latest article, leaders from Distalmotion, Neocis, and Noah Medical reveal:

• How they're challenging industry giants that control 85% of the market
• Their unique approaches to commercialization in specialized niches
• The critical balance between innovation and profitability
• Why the "grow at all costs" era is over for medtech startups

Greg Roche (Distalmotion) shares how they're revolutionizing outpatient surgery centers, while Alon Mozes (Neocis) explains making dental robotics affordable for private practices. Jian Zhang, PhD (Noah Medical) offers a candid look at the funding challenges ahead.

As BTIG analyst Ryan Zimmerman notes: "Investors are not willing to underwrite a company losing money in perpetuity."

What do you think is the biggest challenge for medical robotics companies today? Innovation, funding, or market pe*******on?

Three companies share their experiences and lessons learned in the global robotic surgery space.

07/02/2025

We're excited to share this insightful moment from Vantive CEO Chris Toth's recent appearance on the Let's Talk Medtech podcast.

In this clip, Chris discusses how empathy serves as a fundamental driver for quality and innovation in healthcare and highlights Vantive's strategic investments to expand supply and capacity for critical therapies.

Want to hear more? The full episode offers even deeper insights into Vantive's vision for healthcare transformation.

Check out the complete conversation here ----> https://bit.ly/3I3nBPd

07/02/2025

Will Wearables Make America Healthy Again? It Depends

This week in Pedersen’s POV, our senior editor Amanda Pedersen explores what’s missing from HHS Secretary Kennedy’s wearables push.

This week in Pedersen’s POV, our senior editor explores what’s missing from HHS Secretary Kennedy’s wearables push.

07/01/2025

📰 Big MedTech News: French medical innovator Carmat, developer of the Aeson artificial heart, has filed for insolvency after failing to secure the €3.5 million needed to continue operations through July.

Last week, the company’s CEO made a plea to the public for donations to help keep the firm afloat.

06/30/2025

⏰ The deadline is just hours away!

Your participation in the 2025 MD+DI MedTech Salary Survey is vital to ensure we deliver the most accurate and comprehensive salary insights to the medtech community. Rest assured, your confidentiality is guaranteed.

Don't miss this final opportunity to make your voice heard! https://www.utm.io/uixhs

06/25/2025

The Hidden Playbook of Successful Medtech Innovators

We just published a fascinating article by Scott Nelson (CEO of FastWave Medical and founder of Medsider) that reveals why 75% of medtech startups fail to generate returns despite years of development.

After analyzing 200+ interviews with medtech CEOs, Nelson uncovered these critical success patterns:
- Build core competencies in-house: Conor Cullinane, PhD's Pirouette Pharma Medical team created their manufacturing capabilities for their QuicPush injector. Result? "We would have an idea on the whiteboard in the morning, and by afternoon, we had that part physically in our hands, ready to test."
- Focus on one risk at a time: Nitin Salunke of Supira Medical advises tackling either clinical OR technical risk—never both simultaneously. His approach: "Find a space where there is already validation but where innovation can lead to clear advantages."
- Iteration never stops: Dhruv Agrawal launched Aether Biomedical's ZEUS bionic hand with minimal features, then continuously improved based on real user feedback. The initial product bore little resemblance to today's superior version.

What resonated most with MD+DI Editor-in-Chief Omar Ford was Salunke's insight: "Investors want traction, not a science project." In other words, show measurable progress at every development stage.

Which of these strategies have you seen work in healthcare innovation?



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Scott Nelson, a medtech veteran, demonstrates how to balance innovation with practicality in an industry where development typically takes three to seven years and most ventures fail to generate returns for investors.

06/25/2025

Our annual review of the top medtech companies, ranked by revenue, is here!

Is your firm on the list?

See which medical device companies have risen to the top of the leaderboard this year. Is your employer on the list?

06/24/2025

🚨 Calling all medtech professionals! The 2025 MD+DI Medtech Salary Survey is still open! Your insights are crucial for establishing accurate industry benchmarks, particularly in today's evolving economic landscape.

The survey is:
-Completely anonymous
-Quick to complete
-Essential for industry-wide compensation analysis

Results will be published on mddionline.com, and all participants will be entered to win a $100 gift card! ✨

Make your voice heard: https://www.utm.io/uixhs

06/23/2025

This week in Pedersen's POV, our senior editor comments on the importance of representation as part of chronic disease management.

Read Amanda Pedersen's latest column here: https://www.utm.io/uiBak