Schultz’ Controversial Approval Of Cyberonics Device Has Little Precedent

CDRH Director Dan Schultz's decision to override device and drug center review staff to approve Cyberonics' VNS Therapy neurostimulation device for treatment-resistant depression has scant precedent in recent history. All the same, he appears to have followed established FDA procedures

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Patients With Movement Disorders Will Benefit From Medtronic’s Expanded MRI Labeling For DBS

 
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Medtronic announced it received expanded MRI labeling for its DBS systems, which is critical, given that almost 70% of all DBS-eligible patients will likely need an MRI at some point in their care, says Ashwini Sharan, CMO for Medtronic Neuromodulation.

Podcast: Lung Life AI CEO Shares Regulatory And Reimbursement Journey For Lung Cancer Diagnostic

 

In this episode, Medtech Insight reporter Natasha Barrow speaks to LungLife AI CEO Paul Pagano. Lung Life AI is a US-based AIM-listed medical technology company that has developed a liquid biopsy test for the early detection of lung cancer called Lung LB. Pagano runs through the highlights of Lung Life AI journey to date and its future ambition for a strategic partnership. He also provides advice to similar diagnostic companies seeking reimbursement andcompliance with the US FDA Lab Developed Test ruling.

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HistoSonics Sells Majority Stake To Investor Syndicate In Deal Valued At $2.25Bn

 
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HistoSonics’ CEO Michael Blue describes the deal as a win-win for all stakeholders and plans to use the money to expand clinical indications, as well as the global reach, for its Edison system.

Execs On The Move: July 28–August 1, 2025

 
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PathAI Talks PCCPs: ‘Accelerated Software Updates, Saves Time And Money’

 

The US FDA has authorized around 107 devices with Predetermined Change Control Plans in place, with PathAI's AISight Dx digital pathology image management system one of the latest. Medtech Insight talks to Eric Walk, chief medical officer, to find out about the process and its benefits.