Intuitive seeks FDA clearance for next-gen Da Vinci 5

Fast Five Medtech News Podcast

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, January 25, 2024. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast. Olympus has completed the acquisition of GI stent maker Taewoong Medical. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh go over the details of the deal and what it will add to Olympus' product portfolio. Sight Sciences has closed a $65 million credit facility. Hear the financial details of the credit facility and what executives are saying. Noah Medical hit the 500-case mark with its Galaxy surgical robot. Whooley gives us a look at what surgeons think about the surgical robot. Abbott posted earnings today that showed double-digit growth across the Medical Devices segment. The Fast Five hosts discuss how it performed financially and how certain segments outperformed others. Intuitive Surgical aims for an FDA clearance for its next-gen Da Vinci 5 surgical robot. Learn about the company's plans to manufacture the system and what details have been provided about the system.