Medtech in a Minute: Recalls, Insulet CGM Partnerships, and More

Pressed for time? Here's the medtech news you need most, in one minute or less.

Omar Ford

February 21, 2020

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Medtech in a Minute: Recalls, Insulet CGM Partnerships, and More
Your time is valuable, so we've drilled down the three most important medtech stories from the past week. But feel free to click the headline to read beyond the blurb.Image by OpenClipart-Vectors on Pixabay

Class I Recalls for Abbott and Medtronic

Both Abbott Laboratories and Medtronic faced Class I Recalls last week. Abbott faced a recall of specific lots of its NC Trek RX Coronary Dilatation Catheter. Medtronic’s MiniMed Insulin Pump was the subject of a recall.

Insulet Corners CGM Market with Two High Profile Collaborations

Last week, Insulet revealed it had snared two partnerships that will help it continue its strong momentum in the continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) market. The Billerica, MA-based company signed agreements with both Abbott Laboratories and DexCom.

Grail Keeps Cranking Out Milestones

The Menlo Park, CA-based company said it has initiated PATHFINDER, a multi-center study. PATHFINDER will mark the first time Grail’s test results will be returned to healthcare providers and communicated to participants to help guide appropriate diagnostic workups for more than 50 cancer types.

About the Author

Omar Ford

Omar Ford is a veteran reporter in the field of medical technology and healthcare journalism. As Editor-in-Chief of MD+DI (Medical Device and Diagnostics Industry), a leading publication in the industry, Ford has established himself as an authoritative voice and a trusted source of information.

Ford, who has a bachelor's degree in print journalism from the University of South Carolina, has dedicated his career to reporting on the latest advancements and trends in the medical device and diagnostic sector.

During his tenure at MD+DI, Ford has covered a wide range of topics, including emerging medical technologies, regulatory developments, market trends, and the rise of artificial intelligence. He has interviewed influential leaders and key opinion leaders in the field, providing readers with valuable perspectives and expert analysis.

 

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