DeviceTalks Podcast Network podcast

#Tech #Health Industry #Health and Well-Being #Health Care #Fooducate Podcasts #Science #Medicine #Business #Industries #Fitness #Biology #DeviceTalks Podcast Network #Tom Salemi

28:24

In our second installment of the Small Business Starter Kit series - we’re tackling a topic that’s sometimes tricky, sometimes confusing, but ever-present: taxes. Hosts Austin and Jannese have an insightful conversation with entrepreneur Isabella Rosal who started 7th Sky Ventures , an exporter and distributor of craft spirits, beer, and wine. Having lived and worked in two different countries and started a company in a heavily-regulated field, Isabella is no stranger to navigating the paperwork-laden and jargon-infused maze of properly understanding taxes for a newly formed small business. Join us as she shares her story and provides valuable insight into how to tackle your business’ taxes - so they don’t tackle you. Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business: QuickBooks.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

DeviceTalks Podcast Network

Series home•Feed

The DeviceTalks Podcast Network delivers news, insights and commentary from MedTech industry leaders, primarily from the largest OEMs in healthcare. Our podcasts will inspire MedTech professionals to create better MedTech devices and companies. Explore the DeviceTalks Podcast Network, home to more than 11 podcasts: • DeviceTalks Weekly • AbbottTalks • Boston Scientific Talks • DeviceTalks AI • IntuitiveTalks • MedtechWOMEN Talks • MedtronicTalks • Neuro Innovation Talks: J&J MedTech Neuro • Structural Heart Talks: Edwards Lifesciences • Ortho Innovation Talks: Zimmer Biomet • StrykerTalks WATCH our video podcasts on www.youtube.com/@DeviceTalks Connect with the hosts: Tom Salemi, Editorial Director, DeviceTalks https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-salemi-7118948/ Kayleen Brown, Managing Editor, DeviceTalks https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayleenbrown/ Learn more about DeviceTalks - Podcasts • Conferences • Webinars - www.devicetalks.com

525 episodes

DeviceTalks Podcast Network

47 subscribers

updated 8 days ago

Series home•Feed

525 episodes

#Tech #Health Industry #Health and Well-Being #Health Care #Fooducate Podcasts #Science #Medicine #Business #Industries #Fitness #Biology #DeviceTalks Podcast Network #Tom Salemi

All episodes

DeviceTalks Podcast Network

1
Lotvin on why this Sequel AID is better than the original; ZB’s Tornos highlights new tech, ASCs 1:04:58

8 days ago1:04:58

1:04:58

In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, Host Tom Salemi interviews Alan Lotvin, MD, the CEO and co-founder of Sequel Med Tech, a small company promoting another BIG idea from prolific inventor Dean Kamen. Lotvin, who was formerly a senior executive at CVS/Caremark and PBMs, explains how Twiist, the automated insulin delivery system, could be a game-changer for people with diabetes. Before the interview, we’ll hear from Ivan Tornos, the CEO and president of Zimmer Biomet. Tornos, who is the opening keynote interview guest at DeviceTalks Boston on April 30 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center talks with Salemi and Joe Mullings about the the changes at Zimmer Biomet and in orthopedics. Register to see Tornos live at Boston.DeviceTalks.com. Use the code mentioned in the podcast to save 25%. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network so you don’t miss a future episode.…

DeviceTalks Podcast Network

1
BIOTRONIK Neuro’s Langevin talks power of connected spinal stim; What’s Next in Surgical Robotics 1:17:26

15 days ago1:17:26

1:17:26

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.…

DeviceTalks Podcast Network

1
Will SynCardia's Emperor be capable of boldly going where no artificial heart has gone before? 53:04

22 days ago53:04

53:04

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.…

DeviceTalks Podcast Network

1
Enovis’ Vogt on driving recon growth past $1B w/ M&A, knee breakthroughs and foot & ankle expansion 32:47

25 days ago32:47

32:47

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!…

DeviceTalks Podcast Network

1
Hear Part 1 of Lungpacer Medical’s AeroPace Story; Be part of the conclusion at DeviceTalks Boston 1:23:52

29 days ago1:23:52

1:23:52

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.…

DeviceTalks Podcast Network

1
How an artful pivot and IPO is positioning Anteris Technologies to take on the red hot TAVR space 1:13:42

5 weeks ago1:13:42

1:13:42

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.…

DeviceTalks Podcast Network

1
Boston Scientific’s Scanlon shares secrets to good integration, power of compassion for patients 1:16:05

6 weeks ago1:16:05

1:16:05

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.…

DeviceTalks Podcast Network

1
How Samay’s CEO came up with the `sound’ idea for a device to battle COPD, win MedTech Innovator 1:16:21

7 weeks ago1:16:21

1:16:21

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.…

DeviceTalks Podcast Network

1
Special Memorial Episode: John Murray and Dr Nick Hopkins Discuss Multidisciplinary Neuro Innovation 1:58:09

8 weeks ago1:58:09

1:58:09

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!…

DeviceTalks Podcast Network

1
Highridge Medical leaders say the spunout startup is ready to battle for spine market supremacy 51:01

8 weeks ago51:01

51:01

In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi talks with Highridge CEO Rebecca Whitney and Executive Chairman Eric Major about the swirling spinal market. Whitney and Major share what makes the spine industry different from other MedTech sectors and why they believe Highridge is uniquely positioned to grab a large piece of the market. The episode is sponsored by DeviceTalks Boston. Register to attend at Boston.DeviceTalks.com. DeviceTalks listeners can find our first interview with the Highridge team here. https://www.devicetalks.com/hear-highridge-medicals-plans-to-scale-the-spine-market-a-preview-of-the-medtechvision-conference/ MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker returns with the Newmarker’s Newsmakers sharing stories about Stereotaxis, the FDA, Philips, Zimmer Biomet, and Stryker. 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.…

DeviceTalks Podcast Network

1
Why proven MedTech inventor and CEO Daniel Hawkins sees a huge opportunity in AI-powered MRIs 53:43

9 weeks ago53:43

53:43

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.…

DeviceTalks Podcast Network

1
Boston Scientific’s Brad Sutton explains why FARAPULSE may be part of the best story in MedTech 1:02:31

10 weeks ago1:02:31

1:02:31

In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, we get an inside look into why Boston Scientific’s AF Solutions division has experienced such a meteoric rise over the past few years. CMO Dr. Brad Sutton lays out the problem facing patients and physicians when treating atrial fibrillation and how acquisitions of pulsed-field ablation tool FARAPULSE is changing the game. This episode is sponsored by Freudenberg Medical. To discuss a partnership with Freudenberg Medical for your EP catheter portfolio, please visit https://ep.freudenbergmedical.com/. Chris Newmarker of MassDevice joins Host Tom Salemi in delivering this week’s Newmarker’s Newsmakers - Abbott, Boston Scientific, Intuitive, and Medtronic. Thank you for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network so you don’t miss a future episode.…

DeviceTalks Podcast Network

1
Why Penumbra CEO Adam Elsesser will take uncertainty over risk in MedTech innovation 1:07:42

11 weeks ago1:07:42

1:07:42

In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, we’ll play the interview Host Tom Salemi conducted with Adam Elsesser, CEO of Penumbra, which has grown into a force in the vascular and neurovascular industries. Elsesser’s path into running a MedTech startup was quite accidental, but that unorthodox path has helped the company develop a unique culture for innovation. Elsesser shares that philosophy in this interview and explains why he prefers uncertainty over risk. Kicking off the episode Jim Hammerand, managing editor of Medical Design and Outsourcing, visits with Chris Newmarker and Salemi to share the highlights of the magazine’s leadership issue including an in-depth interview he did with former Edwards Lifesciences CEO Mike Mussallem. The three then run through this week’s Newmarker’s Newsmakers - Integra, Olympus, Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific, Stryker, and Inari. Go to DeviceTalks.com to register for our conferences and digital events. 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.…

DeviceTalks Podcast Network

1
J&J's John Murray and Dr. Kerber on neurovascular innovation and lessons in imagination & resilience 1:17:02

12 weeks ago1:17:02

1:17:02

In this episode of Neuro Innovation Talks, host John Murray interviews Charles "Chuck" Kerber, MD, Emeritus Professor of Radiology and Neurosurgery at UCSD, a pioneering force in neurovascular medicine, whose innovations—such as flow-directed catheters and cyanoacrylates for therapeutic embolization—transformed the field. Dr. Kerber reflects on his Appalachian roots and military experience, highlighting how these influences shaped his views on responsibility, mentorship, and patient-centered care. His philosophy of innovation, grounded in imagination and resilience, offers a blueprint for tackling complex medical challenges. The discussion explores the iterative process of developing life-saving neurovascular devices, from early failures to groundbreaking successes, and emphasizes the vital role of collaboration with industry partners. Dr. Kerber shares stories of his mentorship style, which encouraged creativity and accountability, and its profound impact on the next generation of neurovascular physicians. He also underscores the importance of ethical considerations and humanity in patient care. Looking ahead, Dr. Kerber advocates for the continued integration of creativity and teamwork in addressing future neurovascular challenges. He closes by offering young physicians advice on embracing imagination and perseverance to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes. Thank you to Resonetics for sponsoring this episode of Structural Heart Talks. To learn more about how Resonetics supports medical device companies, visit: https://shorturl.at/E1wO8 Special thanks to the following for their support in the development of this podcast: Joanna Colangelo, Mark Dickinson, Whitney Garrett, Tracy Murray, SYK, Eytan Raz, MD, Boris Pabon, MD, Joseph Horton, MD, John Barr, MD, and special thanks to William Bank, MD. 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!…

DeviceTalks Podcast Network

1
Flow Medical CEO Fried sees huge opportunity to clear pulmonary embolisms; State of DeviceTalks 1:06:20

12 weeks ago1:06:20