DePuy Synthes Gains US FDA Clearance For Velys Robot For Total Knee Surgery

Global investment in consumer healthtech increased by 9% year-over-year in 2024, totaling $4.5bn, with significant interest in mental health solutions, according to Galen Growth. While the first quarter of 2025 saw raised confidence and investments, the Trump administration’s new tariffs and sweeping changes to healthcare have introduced new uncertainties.

A patient, Dena Lawler, is suing Boston Scientific and the US FDA over alleged harm from a spinal stimulator device. Lawler claims inadequate regulatory review allowed dangerous modifications to the device, which then caused her pain and other health issues. She is calling for reconsideration of the device approvals.

At AAOS, orthopedics players showcased their latest robotic-assisted platforms, power tools, 3D printed technologies and software offerings. This article brings you highlights from interviews Medtech Insight conducted on site with representatives from J&J, Stryker, Materialise and Canary Medical.

Enovis has named veteran medtech leader Damien McDonald as its new CEO effective 12 May as the orthopedic company reaffirms first-quarter 2025 revenue guidance of between $555m and $563m. Medtech Insight spoke with Tim Czartoski, Enovis’ president of US surgical and global product and enabling technologies, about the firm’s growth strategy and innovation plans.