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Millions of patients develop pressure injuries (bed sores) every year, often due to a lack of early detection. These wounds can lead to serious complications and even death. The current method of diagnosis relies on visual inspection by healthcare providers, which can be subjective and unreliable.
Sanna Gaspard, CEO & Founder of Rubitection, joins this episode to discuss how she is developing a low-cost, easy-to-use medical device that uses optics to measure skin redness and inflammation, providing objective data for early detection of pressure injuries. The device is accompanied by a mobile app that allows clinicians to track changes in the wound, receive care recommendations, and capture images.
Sanna shares insights around Rubitection’s functional prototype that has shown positive results in initial human testing. Access is a key word throughout the episode, and this includes how the company is utilizing Wefunder to crowdfund the capital needed to advance the technology and ensure that the community can access investing in the venture. Packed with impactful goals for patients, this story is sure to leave you informed and inspired.
Be sure to join us on September 25-26 at MEDevice Boston where you can hear from other innovators leading the charge to help improve patient lives (use the code IMPACT to get your free expo pass and 20% conference ticket discount at the checkout).
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Augie Shanahan, CEO of Piccolo Medical, joins this episode to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the field of central venous catheter placement. He highlights the limitations of current Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) technologies and the need for more accurate and reliable navigation methods.
Piccolo Medical is developing innovative solutions to address these challenges, including their proprietary ionic dilution technology that provides real-time blood flow visualization. This technology has the potential to improve the accuracy and safety of catheter placement, especially in patients with arrhythmias.
Augie shares insights into the company's journey, from its origins as a spin-out from the TheraNova incubator to its recent FDA clearance for the Easy Guide Connector. As an engineer turned CEO, Augie has plenty of great perspectives of the numerous challenges in successfully developing a novel medical, insights sure to leave you informed and inspired.
Be sure to join us on September 25-26 at MEDevice Boston where you can hear from other innovators leading the charge to help improve patient lives (use the code IMPACT to get your free expo pass and 20% conference ticket discount at the checkout).
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Chris Landon, CEO of Natus Neuro, joins us to discuss the challenges and opportunities in neurodiagnostics. Six months since being appointed, Chris shares a clear vision for Natus as he explains the need for improved access to diagnostic tools and the importance of data-driven insights for better patient care.
Chris emphasizes the role of technology in addressing these challenges, including artificial intelligence and cloud-based solutions. A focus on patient-centric innovation is a recurring theme throughout the episode as Chris details their commitment to developing solutions that improve clinical workflows and patient outcomes.
From winning principles in product development, to developing a global strategy with a new team, this conversation is a fantastic insight into how Chris is leading the Natus vision. If you want to learn about the latest neuro sensor trends, and how to execute a winning game plan to address these, then be sure to tune in so you can be informed and inspired.
Be sure to join us on September 25-26 at MEDevice Boston where you can hear from other innovators leading the charge to help improve patient lives (use the code IMPACT to get your free expo pass and 20% conference ticket discount at the checkout).
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Sydney Robinson, CEO & co-founder of Vessl Prosthetics, joins this episode to discuss how they are enhancing prosthetic technology. Her innovative company is developing an advanced prosthetic socket that can offer unparalleled comfort, mobility, and functionality for amputees.
During the discussion, Sydney shares her personal journey and the critical medical innovation fellowship that led to the founding of Vessl Prosthetics. She discusses the challenges faced by amputees and the limitations of traditional prosthetic solutions. Vessl's mission is to address these shortfalls by providing truly accessible and customized solutions that improve the quality of life for users.
We dive into the company's research and development efforts to reach these goals, including collaborating with Stevie Crawford as he trains for the 2026 Winter Paralympics. Sydney also shares insights into the latest advancements in prosthetic technology and the potential for future partnerships. As the company prepares for FDA approval, strap in and listen, so you can be informed and inspired.
Be sure to join us on September 25-26 at MEDevice Boston where you can hear from other innovators leading the charge to help improve patient lives (use the code IMPACT to get your free expo pass and 20% conference ticket discount at the checkout).
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SmartCardia is a medical technology company developing innovative solutions to improve cardiac care. The company's flagship product is a 7-lead ECG patch that collects vital signs and enables remote patient monitoring. This technology addresses the limitations of traditional ECG patches by providing more comprehensive data and facilitating real-time monitoring.
Adam Kirchgessner, VP of Sales at SmartCardia, joins this episode to discuss the company's mission and technology. He highlights how they are helping provide accurate and accessible cardiac data for early detection and diagnosis of arrhythmias and other heart conditions. Adam also explains the significant value prop of their advanced platform that enables seamless data integration and analysis, empowering healthcare providers to make informed decisions.
Beyond ECG monitoring, the company's goal is to become a comprehensive cardiac care solution, offering remote patient monitoring for conditions like heart failure and sleep apnea. Adam delves into what goes into building a winning sales team to achieve these ambitions, touching on his extended experience with other innovative technologies. Whatever your position in the medical technology space, this episode is packed with insights on delivering great innovation, a discussion sure to leave you informed and inspired.
Be sure to join us on September 25-26 at MEDevice Boston where you can hear from other innovators leading the charge to help improve patient lives (use the code IMPACT to get your free expo pass and 20% conference ticket discount at the checkout).
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For our 50th episode, we are joined by Mike Hugo, a patient advocate for Medtronic, who shares the story behind his battle with glioblastoma, a highly aggressive form of brain cancer. Mike's unique perspective as both a patient and industry insider offer valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of navigating a complex medical condition.
The discussion delves into Mike's journey, from initial diagnosis to experiences with a unique treatment pathway, and the impact of Novocure's incredible Optune technology that he wears every day. Mike's unwavering determination and positive outlook shine through as he explains his advocacy efforts, including supporting the Promising Pathway Act, to improve access to these types of advanced treatments for other patients.
Beyond his personal story, Mike offers valuable insights into the medtech industry, sharing former experiences as a medtech sales professional and his passion for driving innovation in patient care. His firsthand knowledge of medical devices and advocacy work with his wife Vanessa, highlight the importance of collaboration between patients, healthcare providers, and industry leaders in advancing healthcare solutions. Listen in, and be prepared, to be truly, inspired and informed.
Be sure to join us on September 25-26 at MEDevice Boston where you can hear from other innovators leading the charge to help improve patient lives (use the code IMPACT to get your 20% discount at the checkout).
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After a needlestick injury, Dr. William Travis Lau conceived a safety suturing device to protect other healthcare workers from suffering a similar incident. Partnering with Joe Lane to help create what would become SafePath Medical, they started development of the first safety suturing device for catheter securement. Though Travis tragically passed away in 2019, his legacy endures through this life-saving innovation and his contributions to patient safety and blood management practices.
SafePath’s CEO Joe, joins this episode to share insights into the unique design challenges that have been overcome to realize Travis’s vision, and create an ergonomic device that is capable of safe suturing for catheter securement and skin closure. With FDA clearance already in place for the intended use in placement of a silk suture in the skin and subcutaneous tissues, Joe discusses the multiple benefits that can now be made available to healthcare workers.
This physician-backed solution is packed with engineering ingenuity and Joe shares how M2D2 is entwined in the backstory that helped the startup move from prototype to marketplace, leaving it primed to revamp the current standard of care. Under Joe’s leadership, SafePath Medical is realizing not only Travis’s vision, but a safer future for frontline healthcare workers. This is a true legacy story that is sure to leave you informed and inspired.
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As a global leader in medical technologies, Stryker provides a wide range of innovative products to help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. With over 50,000 employees around the world working together to serve more than 150M patients annually, delivering a compliance driven culture is critical to the success of the business.
Ultimately, whatever the size of your medtech organization, managing compliance risk means managing business risk. Dana McMahon, Chief Compliance Officer at Styker, joins this episode to share how she is collaborating with colleagues to ensure the organization has the mindset and tools needed to position multibillion-dollar projects for successful commercialization, profitable growth, and compliant operations across the value chain.
To cultivate a culture that moves past a tick box approach to compliance, Dana discusses how they have developed a structure that offers multiple touch points and brings elements of fun to engage employees. She highlights how their Code of Conduct refresh and launch campaign was awarded Stryker’s Brand Implementation of the Year award at the Marketing Excellence Awards, a first for a functional team!
With a thriving share price, Stryker’s efforts around compliance are entwined with their growth over the past five years. If you’re looking to learn from the best about what it takes to achieve this winning culture, and create real impact, then be sure to tune in so you can be informed and inspired.
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Imricor Medical Systems is advancing the electrophysiology field by allowing physicians to perform cardiac ablation procedures in the growing number of interventional magnetic resonance (iCMR) suites found or being developed in leading hospitals.
In this episode, we are joined by Imricor’s Global Sales Leader, Greg Englehardt, to share the journey and their mission of bringing not just a set of innovative surgical tools to market, but also an entirely new operating environment! Where other large companies have tried and failed, Greg details how the company has navigated an array of technical challenges to make their solution successful.
Between gaining Imricor’s CE mark approval and navigating a product launch during the pandemic, combined with Greg’s extensive experience with startups, this discussion is packed with insights. If you want to learn more about their upcoming US market development and how you could be part of a growing team then be sure to tune in so you can be informed and inspired.
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure that treats neurological conditions by implanting electrodes into the brain to produce electrical impulses. These impulses can control abnormal brain activity and chemical imbalances that cause conditions like Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia.
Despite the benefits of DBS, less than 1% of the 25 million patients who are eligible to undergo the procedure opt-in due to the invasiveness of and risk associated with traditional open brain surgery. Nicky Driscoll, CTO of NeuroBionics, joins this episode to share how their team is on a mission to change the status quo through bioelectronic medicine. NeuroBionics is developing devices that seamlessly integrate with the human body and aim to offer DBS with a minimally-invasive approach.
As well as learning about this exciting technology, Nicky shares insights into the journey from academic researcher to entrepreneur, and how they decided to focus on a challenging commercialization journey that could positively impact patient lives. As one of the top startups in the M2D2 accelerator program and recent winners of the 2024 Vision Award with Medtech Innovator, the NeuroBionics story is definitely one to follow, and is sure to leave you informed and inspired.
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Amplitude Vascular Systems (AVS) is a medical device company based in Boston, MA, focused on safely and effectively treating severely calcified arterial disease. AVS is backed by global investors including BioStar Capital and Cue Growth Partners to develop their innovative Pulse IVL System that has recently received an investigational device exemption (IDE) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin its pivotal trial.
Angie Volk, VP of Business Development, and Sean Gilligan, COO of AVS, join this episode to share about their team’s mission and how they are bringing this exciting technology to market. With Johnson & Johnson’s $13.3B acquisition earlier this year of Shockwave Medical, the IVL space is showing that it is currently one of the hottest spaces in medtech. We discuss how AVS’s Pulse IVL System is being designed to easily deliver therapy across complex calcified lesions and reduce overall procedural costs, making it hugely attractive to potential future acquirers.
As former Boston Scientific colleagues, Angie and Sean have extensive industry experience including unique insights of building a winning culture, and they are leveraging these learnings and their network to efficiently navigate their solution to patients across the globe. With two medtech veterans, this is a conversation brimming with helpful tips for any would-be entrepreneur that is sure to leave you informed and inspired.
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The Future Health Index (FHI) survey conducted by Philips, a global leader in health technology, explores the challenges within healthcare systems and the innovative solutions being used to address them. From the survey findings, the recently released ninth annual report - 'Better Care for More People', demonstrates the pressures of staffing shortages and burnout on clinicians, and their ability to deliver timely, high-quality care to patients.
Jeff DiLullo, Chief Region Leader for Philips North America, joins this episode to discuss the findings and share how Philips is utilizing collaborative innovation to address the challenges. Jeff highlights the investments that healthcare leaders are making to help ease the burden on staff, such as automation and artificial intelligence, and those that are having an impact on increasing access and health equity such as virtual care.
Technology adoption is no longer a choice, but an imperative that leaders like Jeff are working with the community to bring solutions to where they are needed most. From AI to telehealth and virtual care, this conversation is a calling card to those who want to work together to foster innovation. Listen in for some wonderful takeaways from Jeff, and be sure to check out the Future Health Index 2024 Report so you can be informed and inspired.
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Strokes are caused by blocked blood flow to the brain (ischemic stroke) or sudden bleeding in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke). About 87% of strokes are ischemic with the blockage in the brain usually caused by a piece of plaque or a blood clot.
Like fingerprints, no two strokes are the same. Yet, conventional therapy options are limited and can compromise patient safety. Rapid Medical’s CEO and co-founder, Ronen Eckhouse joins this episode to share how they are bringing critical innovation to tackle ischemic strokes and enable physicians to respond in real-time to the brain’s complex anatomy, helping tailor the procedure to every patient.
Rapid Medical’s uniquely designed stent is hard on the clot but soft on the vessel, this allows physicians to actively adapt to the fragile environment found in the brain. Ronen shares how the company has built value through strong partnerships, a growing patent portfolio, and ultimately helped bring enhanced outcomes for stroke patients in countries across the globe. With a long-term mission to solve big problems and some exciting new innovation on the horizon, Ronen’s journey is one sure to leave you informed and inspired.
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Vasectomy is a form of male birth control that cuts the supply of sperm to semen by cutting and sealing the tubes that carry sperm. The procedure has a low risk of problems and can usually be performed in an outpatient setting under local anesthesia. Despite contraceptive use worldwide increasing by 188 million users in the past 20 years, the number of vasectomy users fell by 27 million, a 61% decline, with almost all low-and-middle income countries reporting negligible vasectomy use. Female-to-male disparities in permanent method use have also widened further in the same period.
Joining this episode, Signati Medical’s CEO and Founder William ‘Billy’ Prentice, shares how their company is dedicated to advancing men’s health and changing the status quo. Signati plans to launch the first innovation in vasectomy in more than 20 years with a procedure that would be fast for physicians and comfortable for patients. Designed to take just minutes, this could be done right in the urologist’s office and would offer easier recovery compared to some current techniques.
From the get-go, Billy’s drive and motivation to advance the accessibility of this procedure and reduce the burden of responsibility on women, is evident. From Wall Street trader turned entrepreneur, the story of Signati and Billy’s journey is stacked with insights that are sure to leave you informed and inspired.
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Hair loss affects more than 80 million Americans—approximately 50 million men and 30 million women. This market is large and complex, but most importantly, it represents a wide range of patients. For about 25% of American men, the balding process begins in their 20s and almost 85% will experience noticeable hair loss by their 50s. Women, on the other hand, can lose their hair for a variety of reasons ranging from postpartum hormones to menopause.
Traditional transplant remedies can be invasive, leaving a linear scar, and incur significant downtime. In contrast, Venus hair restoration equipment provides the right tools for the physician to create a natural-looking hairline for their patients. Joseph ‘Joey’ Brown, Global VP of Venus hair joins this episode to share how they are blending artificial intelligence with robotics to bring a new standard of treatment for patients.
As someone who has suffered from hair loss himself, Joey shares honest insights into the mental anxiety faced, and why despite recent advance in hair transplant techniques, the robotic technology available via Venus’s ARTAS system, offers a new elevated level of accuracy and precision not previously seen before in the procedure. With more than 25 years of extensive industry knowledge, combined with Joey’s passion for helping other patients tackle their hair loss condition, this conversation is sure to leave you informed and inspired.
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While the U.S. leads in many areas of healthcare innovation, it also lags behind much of the industrialized world in providing care for some of its most vulnerable populations. When it comes to maternal health, March of Dimes reports that a woman dies every 12 hours from pregnancy-related causes, deaths that show huge disparities and could be prevented.
As an international leader in healthcare innovation, Philips is investing billions of dollars every year to advance R&D and help tackle health disparities. Jennifer Law, Philips’ recently appointed Maternal Health Leader, joins this episode to share how they are partnering with customers to increase productivity and deliver better care for more mothers across the world.
Jennifer shares insights into some of the technology that is shaping improved outcomes, helping to reach people in new places, and with enhanced intelligence. From AI to tele-health solutions, the underpinning factor is an inclusive approach that has a personal touch. Tune in to learn more about how Jennifer is helping guide Philips’ mission in maternal health, a story packed with passion that is sure to leave you informed and inspired.
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In this enlightening episode, CEO & co-founder Melody Roberts delves into the often-overlooked topic of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and its impact on women's lives. SUI, a condition where physical movement or activity causes involuntary leakage of urine, affects millions of women, impacting their confidence and quality of life. Melody breaks down the causes, from childbirth to menopause, and the daily challenges women face, including the stigma and emotional toll associated with the condition.
Melody introduces the innovative work being done at Liv Labs, a company dedicated to empowering women through education and novel solutions. She highlights Liv Labs' new coaching service and plans for a comprehensive online education platform, designed to provide women with the knowledge and resources they need to understand and manage SUI. Moreover, you can learn about Liv Labs' development of a cutting-edge pessary solution—a non-invasive device that offers a discreet and effective way to manage symptoms, allowing women to regain control and live their lives without interruption.
Join Melody as she shines a light on SUI and shares how Liv Labs is pioneering change, providing hope, and improving the lives of countless women around the world. From their dynamic design duo roots to a mission centered around community, this is a conversation sure to leave you informed and inspired.
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Large numbers of people are affected by infertility in their lifetime. According to a new report published today by the World Health Organization, around 17.5% of the adult population – roughly 1 in 6 worldwide – experience infertility, showing the urgent need to increase access to affordable, high-quality fertility care for those in need.
The new estimates show limited variation in the prevalence of infertility between regions. The rates are comparable for high-, middle- and low-income countries, indicating that this is a major health challenge globally. Lifetime prevalence was 17.8% in high-income countries and 16.5% in low- and middle-income countries.
Joining this episode to share their mission to solve some of the problems couples are facing, is the dynamic duo of Andreia Trigo (CEO) and husband Frank Khan Sullivan (CTO) of Enhanced Fertility. Their platform is bringing a new level of data-driven accessibility to patients from the comfort of their homes. Andreia’s shares how current inadequate systems impacted her own fertility journey, an emotional story that sets the stage for the collaborative program they are providing to deliver better outcomes for couples across the globe.
Founders’ stories are often intertwined with personal knowledge of the problem they are looking to solve. From the get-go learning about Andreia’s own experiences, this discussion offers a range of insights into the trials and tribulations that couples are facing through their fertility journeys. Frank shares how their North Star is referred to as Net Baby Score, a measured commitment to help millions of people procreate their families, an incredible mission that is sure to leave you informed and inspired.
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Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women and the most common cancer overall. Treatment often starts with a surgery known as a lumpectomy to remove the cancer, but in a high % of cases, patients may undergo multiple re-excisions after their procedure in an attempt to obtain clear margins and avoid mastectomy.
In this episode, CEO of Dilon Technologies, George Makhoul, shares how they are helping to significantly reduce the need for re-excision with the use of their MarginProbe. A lumpectomy is a challenging surgical procedure, complicated by two obvious yet conflicting priorities: excise as much tissue as necessary to remove the cancer from the breast, remove as little tissue as possible to achieve the best cosmetic result.
The MarginProbe System is designed to give today’s surgeons a significant new advantage in margin assessment. In a procedure of roughly five minutes, MarginProbe provides real-time, detailed information to help a surgeon decide whether additional tissue should be taken, or whether to complete the lumpectomy procedure and close the incision.
George’s background in marketing gives him a strong edge in the art of communication with stakeholders which shines through as he details the technology’s journey over the past four years. His consummate professionalism in articulating a clear approach and vision, has helped position Dilon as a leader in its field, backed up by some game-changing innovation that can significantly improve the outcomes for patients. With an inspiring mission for creating impact across the globe for women, this discussion will truly leave you informed and inspired.
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The rigid, plastic T-shaped intrauterine device (IUD) has been available for over 40 years, with little to no innovation. Insertion is painful and involves numerous painful steps, and removal requires bothersome dangling strings, which are a nuisance for women and their partners. Most importantly, the pain associated with insertion and removal is widely known, leading to a nearly universal fear, particularly among younger women, of selecting an IUD.
This ‘fear factor’ is a significant barrier that prevents women from adopting one of the most effective forms of contraception. 3Daughters’ goal is to eliminate this barrier to adoption and radically transform the IUD experience for both practitioners and patients.
Mary Beth Cicero, CEO and co-founder of 3Daugthers, joins this episode to share how their innovative design forms a small frameless magnetic IUD that self-assembles in the uterus and conforms to a women’s body – with no strings attached. Through technological and scientific advancements, 3Daughters is addressing the pain and resulting ‘fear factor’ of IUD insertion.
Alongside experienced co-founder Shelley Amster, Mary Beth discusses how in just two years the company has already made significant progress to translate their novel approach. With a comprehensive system and high-performance team, there is a belief within that this could be the first billion-dollar women’s health product.
Big problems require big vision thinking, and it’s clear through this conversation that this is a team brimming with the passion and perseverance to realize their goals. As a seasoned consultant and marketer, Mary Beth offers some welcome insights as to what it takes to build a solution when those around you might not share the same optimism. #IUD has been trending for the wrong reasons and 3Daughters is on a mission to change the status quo. If you’re ready to be informed and inspired, then listen in.
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