DeviceTalks Podcast Network

In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker speaks with Peter Menziuso, Johnson & Johnson company group chair for Vision, about the company’s strategy to advance vision care. J&J MedTech’s Vision business already represents one-sixth of the company’s $32 billion in annual medtech revenue, and new innovations are on the way to reach even more people with vision impairments. Recent launches include the Acuvue Oasys Max multifocal lens for astigmatism and the Tecnis Odyssey next-generation intraocular lens for cataract patients. This episode is sponsored by InterPower. Learn more at InterPower.com [http://interpower.com]. Before that interview, DeviceTalks Managing Editor Kayleen Brown talks AI and diagnostics with Dennis Cheng, vice president of Cardiac Diagnostic Solutions at Boston Scientific, as part of our FOMO series. Newly minted Senior Editor Sean Whooley joins Newmarker and Host Tom Salemi to break down the week’s biggest headlines — including updates from Medtronic, Biotronik, CardioFocus, Cardiosense, and Dexcom. We’ll also review the new MassDevice Diabetes Technology Innovations Report. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast. *** Enjoy this podcast? Follow DeviceTalks Weekly on all major podcast players + Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks [https://www.youtube.com/@DeviceTalks] to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe [https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe]

Infection preventionists are often the unsung heroes of patient safety—working behind the scenes to ensure that every procedure is as safe as possible. In this OlympusTalks episode, Jamie McGloin, Infection Prevention & Control Specialist at Olympus, and IPC consultant, Linda Dickey, bring their deep experience and unique perspectives to the forefront, offering a compelling look at the evolving role of IPs in GI endoscopy.  The episode explores practical aspects of medical device reprocessing, the importance of early collaboration between healthcare providers and manufacturers, and opportunities to improve consistency across the industry. From interpreting detailed IFUs to enhancing reprocessing workflows, Jamie and Linda highlight how infection preventionists are uniquely positioned to support safe and efficient patient care.  Listen now to learn how infection prevention is not just a background process—but a frontline defense in modern healthcare.  For more episodes by OlympusTalks, please visit olympusamerica.com/podcasts [http://olympusamerica.com/podcasts].  * This podcast has been paid for by Olympus Corporation of the Americas. The views and experiences shared are those of Dr. Linda Dickey, a paid consultant of Olympus Corporation and its affiliates. Olympus makes no representations regarding the accuracy or applicability of the content and disclaims all liability arising from its use. Product performance may vary, and techniques, instruments, and clinical decisions are unique to each facility and practitioner. Always refer to the Instructions for Use and applicable labeling for guidance, risks, and cautions.  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:  See how we can focus on infection prevention, together. Visit this page for additional resources, services, and tools to help support infection prevention at your facility: https://infectionprevention.olympus.com/en-us/ [https://infectionprevention.olympus.com/en-us/]  For infection preventionists looking to deepen their understanding of endoscope reprocessing, APIC’s resource offers evidence-based guidance and practical tools tailored to your role:  https://apic.org/the-science-behind-endoscope-reprocessing/ [https://apic.org/the-science-behind-endoscope-reprocessing/]   *** Enjoy this podcast? Follow OlympusTalks on all major podcast players: https://olympustalks.castos.com/subscribe [https://olympustalks.castos.com/subscribe] + Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks [https://www.youtube.com/@DeviceTalks] to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe [https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe]

In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi recaps highlights from this year’s Society of Robotic Surgeons annual meeting with surgical robotics leaders Steve Bell and Joe Mullings of The Mullings Group. The conversation dives into emerging trends in telesurgery and endovascular robotics—and takes a candid look at the blind spots still facing surgical robotics executives. Before that, Salemi speaks with Emily Stelzer, Senior Manager of Solutions Engineering at Tecan, about how medical device manufacturers can “future-proof” their operations in a landscape shaped by AI, shifting global trade policies, and evolving regulatory frameworks. Thank you to our episode sponsor, Tecan [http://partnering.tecan.com/]. Learn more at http://partnering.tecan.com/ [http://partnering.tecan.com]. And, as always, Chris Newmarker kicks things off with his Newmarker’s Newsmakers—this week featuring ZimVie, Dentsply Sirona, HeartFlow, Intuitive, and Boston Scientific. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. *** Enjoy this podcast? Follow DeviceTalks Weekly on all major podcast players + Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks [https://www.youtube.com/@DeviceTalks] to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe [https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe]

In this week’s episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, Host Tom Salemi looks ahead to DeviceTalks 2035 with Joe Urban, global president of Zimmer Biomet’s Knee Business. Urban, a military veteran and early Auris employee, shares insights on robotics, AI, and advancing ortho innovation. (Note: This interview was recorded before ZB’s announced acquisition of Monogram Technologies.) We open with Chris Newmarker’s Newsmakers, covering Abbott, Medtronic, Zimmer Biomet, Waters, BD, and Johnson & Johnson MedTech. In this week’s Future of MedTech Opportunities (FOMO) segment, Kurt Cannon, VP of Endoscopy Marketing at Olympus, discusses how ambulatory surgery centers are reshaping MedTech. This episode is brought to you by Cortland Biomedical [https://www.cortlandbiomedical.com/]. To discover why Cortland Biomedical is your trusted partner in biomedical textiles, visit https://www.cortlandbiomedical.com [https://www.cortlandbiomedical.com/]. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. *** Enjoy this podcast? Follow DeviceTalks Weekly on all major podcast players + Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks [https://www.youtube.com/@DeviceTalks] to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe [https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe]

In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi hears encouraging news from Ken Mariash, CEO of Sinaptica Therapeutics, a neuromodulation company developing a TMS system that may be able to slow the advance of Azheimer’s. Mariash paints a hopeful picture for people - and families - fearing this dreadful disease. In our Future of MedTech Opportunities (FOMO) interview, DeviceTalks’ Emira Wininger talks with Heidi Dohse, founder and president of Tour de Heart. Dohse has used a pacemaker for nearly all of her life and brings important insights on the importance of patient design. This episode is brought to you by Interpower Corp. Go to Interpower.com [http://interpower.com/] for more information. Thank you for listening to this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. *** Enjoy this podcast? Follow DeviceTalks Weekly on all major podcast players + Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks [https://www.youtube.com/@DeviceTalks] to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe [https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe]