In this episode of AbbottTalks, Kartik Sundareswaran, PhD, divisional VP, global clinical and regulatory affairs, Abbott Heart Failure, discusses Abbott’s pioneering work in heart failure care, focusing on technologies that improve outcomes and empower earlier interventions.

Sundareswaran’s path to MedTech began with a shift from computer engineering to biomedical research, where his early work studying blood flow patterns in children with congenital heart disease sparked a passion for solving cardiovascular challenges. This passion led him to roles at Thoratec, St. Jude Medical, and ultimately Abbott, where he has spent years advancing heart failure care.

The conversation highlights Abbott’s CardioMEMS™ Heart Failure System, a device enabling remote pulmonary artery pressure monitoring to reduce hospitalizations, and the HeartMate 3 LVAD, which provides life-extending support for patients with advanced heart failure. Sundareswaran also discusses the new TEAM-HF clinical trial, which combines CardioMEMS and HeartMate 3 to identify patients earlier and deliver timely, effective interventions.

This conversation comes to you courtesy of our episode sponsor, Tecan Group Ltd. To learn more about how Tecan works with medical device companies, visit: https://partnering.tecan.com/

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Abbott’s Sundareswaran envisions TEAM-HF & earlier interventions to redefine heart failure outcomes

In our final 2024 episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, ResMed CEO Mick Farrell shares the company’s strategy for reaching the billions of people who need help sleeping, breathing and remaining healthy. He talks with Host Tom Salemi about the company’s connectivity capabilities, response to wearable technology, and its take on a rival’s recall.

This episode is sponsored by Aptyx. Go to www.Aptyx.com to learn more.

We’ll also bring you the Newsmakers of 2024 brought to you by DeviceTalks Managing Editor Kayleen Brown as well as our Editorial Team - Editor Chris Newmarker, Senior Editor Danielle Kirsh, Associate Editor Sean Whooley, and Jim Hammerand, managing editor of Medical Design and Outsourcing.

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CEO Mick Farrell on how ResMed keeps on the leading edge of innovation; Our 2024’s Top Newsmakers

In this episode of Neuro Innovation Talks, host John Murray interviews Charles "Chuck" Kerber, MD, Emeritus Professor of Radiology and Neurosurgery at UCSD, a pioneering force in neurovascular medicine, whose innovations—such as flow-directed catheters and cyanoacrylates for therapeutic embolization—transformed the field. Dr. Kerber reflects on his Appalachian roots and military experience, highlighting how these influences shaped his views on responsibility, mentorship, and patient-centered care. His philosophy of innovation, grounded in imagination and resilience, offers a blueprint for tackling complex medical challenges.

The discussion explores the iterative process of developing life-saving neurovascular devices, from early failures to groundbreaking successes, and emphasizes the vital role of collaboration with industry partners. Dr. Kerber shares stories of his mentorship style, which encouraged creativity and accountability, and its profound impact on the next generation of neurovascular physicians. He also underscores the importance of ethical considerations and humanity in patient care.

Looking ahead, Dr. Kerber advocates for the continued integration of creativity and teamwork in addressing future neurovascular challenges. He closes by offering young physicians advice on embracing imagination and perseverance to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes.

Thank you to Resonetics for sponsoring this episode of Structural Heart Talks. To learn more about how Resonetics supports medical device companies, visit: https://shorturl.at/E1wO8

Special thanks to the following for their support in the development of this podcast: Joanna Colangelo, Mark Dickinson, Whitney Garrett, Tracy Murray, SYK, Eytan Raz, MD, Boris Pabon, MD, Joseph Horton, MD, John Barr, MD, and special thanks to William Bank, MD.

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J&J's John Murray and Dr. Kerber on neurovascular innovation and lessons in imagination & resilience

In 2024, only months before the world lost Dr. Nick Hopkins, Host John Murray, sat down with Dr. Hopkins to discuss his innovative treatments in stroke care, the necessity of collaboration and partnerships to advance research and clinical care, and the importance of mentorship and training the next generation of neurosurgeons.
 
In this special memorial episode, we hear Dr. Hopkins reflect on “not doing everything by the book, but looking around to ask: is there a better way than what’s in the book?” He shares his philosophy on embracing and learning from mistakes that have fueled advancements in neurovascular methodologies and inspired a culture of openness in the medical community. 
 
A champion of mentorship, Dr. Hopkins has acted as a guiding force for numerous professionals, shaping the future of neurovascular surgery. The episode also delves into the ethical and moral compass that underlies Dr. Hopkins’ work, reaffirming the profound humanity that anchors his approach to both his profession and personal life.
 
To honor the depth of Dr. Hopkins’ legacy, we hear directly from many of his mentees and fellows, including Dr. Adnan Siddiqui, Dr. Ricardo Hanel, Dr. Chuck Kerber, Dr. J. Mocco, Dr. Qureshi, Dr. Raphael Rodriguez, Dr. Demetrius Lopes, and Dr. Ajay Wakhlo on the personal and professional impact he has had on their lives and careers.

Thank you to Zeus for sponsoring this episode of Neuro Innovation Talks. To learn more about how Zeus supports medical device companies, visit: www.zeusinc.com.

Special thanks to Dr. Hopkins’s mentees and fellows who shared their stories and to the following for their support in the development of this podcast: Joanna Colangelo, Mark Dickinson, Whitney Garrett, Tracy Murray, SYK, and Dr. Elad Levy.

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Special Memorial Episode: John Murray and Dr Nick Hopkins Discuss Multidisciplinary Neuro Innovation

In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker sits down with Wayne Paterson, CEO of Anteris Technologies, a unique start-up that’s approaching the complicated and competitive TAVR market.

Chris Newsmaker and Host Tom Salemi also discuss this week’s Newmarker’s Newsmakers including Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, NeuroPace and the FDA.

This episode was sponsored by DeviceTalks Minnesota. Register to attend the June 11 event at Minnesota.DeviceTalks.com.

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How an artful pivot and IPO is positioning Anteris Technologies to take on the red hot TAVR space

In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, it’s a DeviceTalks Team Up. Editorial Director Tom Salemi and Managing Editor Kayleen Brown interview Doug Evans, CEO and President of Lungpacer Medical. Evans shares the tragic reason he vowed to start a company that would help wean patients off ventilators. We’ll hear his success story in the podcast, but join us at DeviceTalks Boston to hear the story behind the AeroPace technologies as Evans will be joined by Lungpacer COO Viral Thakkar and Mike Longo, vice president of product development.

Register to attend DeviceTalks Boston at Boston.DeviceTalks.com. If you missed our early bird rate use the code mentioned in the podcast on March 1 and 2.

Before the DeepDive conversation, we’ll have Mass Device Honcho Chris Newmarker’s Newsmakers - Medtronic, Solventum, FDA layoffs, Boston Scientific, and Teleflex.  

Jim Hammerand, managing editor of Medical Design & Outsourcing, opens with an overview of the magazine’s current Min-Vasive issue. You can find all the articles mentioned at medicaldesignandoutsourcing.com.

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Hear Part 1 of Lungpacer Medical’s AeroPace Story; Be part of the conclusion at DeviceTalks Boston

In the kickoff episode of Season 2 of Ortho Innovation Talks, Louie Vogt, Group President of Reconstructive at Enovis, takes us inside the company’s strategic growth in orthopedics. Vogt shares how Enovis has transformed into a major player in the reconstructive space through key acquisitions and bold bets on innovative implant designs.

He discusses the evolution of knee implants, highlighting Enovis’ pioneering work with kinematically driven bearings and the dual pivot knee concept. Vogt also touches on the growing role of robotics and enabling technologies in orthopedic surgery, emphasizing how these advancements are changing the surgeon experience and patient outcomes.

Beyond knees, Vogt explores Enovis’ expansion into foot and ankle reconstruction—a rapidly growing market—and how the company is leveraging M&A and innovation to carve out a competitive edge. As Enovis looks ahead to 2025, Vogt teases major product launches in shoulders, hips, and extremities, signaling another big year for the company.

This conversation comes to you courtesy of our sponsor, Paragon Medical. To learn more about how Paragon Medical can help you bring your device to market faster, visit them at www.paragonmedical.com.

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Enovis’ Vogt on driving recon growth past $1B w/ M&A, knee breakthroughs and foot & ankle expansion

In this week’s episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker talks with SynCardia CEO Patrick Schnegelsberg and COO Matthew Schuster. Twenty years after FDA approval, SynCardia is the only company with a commercially available total artificial heart, with more than 2,000 implants. Now they're developing what they think will be a game-changer for the technology: a next-gen artificial heart called the Emperor that will be a fully implantable version, without external drivers.

But before the interview Host Tom Salemi gives a quick recap of the MassMedic Symposium and Gala. Then, Chris Newmarker and Senior Editor Danielle Kirsh unpack MassDevice’s new report on surgical robotic companies.

You can download the report for free here. https://www.massdevice.com/gated/massdevices-surgical-robotics-special-report-2025/

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Will SynCardia's Emperor be capable of boldly going where no artificial heart has gone before?

In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi interviews Todd Langevin, president of BIOTRONIK Neuro, a familiar name in medical devices with a new approach to alleviating pain through spinal cord stimulation. Langevin, who has spent his career in neuro devices, gives his assessment of the field today, explaining how it’s exceeded his early expectations.

Just before that Tom talks with Joe Mullings of The Mullings Group and Surgical Robotics Expert Steve Bell about the state of the surgical robotics industry. The trio will talk about current leaders, emerging powers, and how a shift toward cardiac surgeons could change the playing field completely.

But to start, MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker joins Tom for the Newmarker’s Newsmakers, the leading stories from the pages of MassDevice. This week’s newsmakers include Tariffs, Medtronic, Surgical Robotics, Stryker, and BCI company Paradromics.

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BIOTRONIK Neuro’s Langevin talks power of connected spinal stim; What’s Next in Surgical Robotics

In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, Host Tom Salemi interviews Alan Lotvin, MD, the CEO and co-founder of Sequel Med Tech, a small company promoting another BIG idea from prolific inventor Dean Kamen. Lotvin, who was formerly a senior executive at CVS/Caremark and PBMs, explains how Twiist, the automated insulin delivery system, could be a game-changer for people with diabetes.

Before the interview, we’ll hear from Ivan Tornos, the CEO and president of Zimmer Biomet. Tornos, who is the opening keynote interview guest at DeviceTalks Boston on April 30 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center talks with Salemi and Joe Mullings about the the changes at Zimmer Biomet and in orthopedics.

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Lotvin on why this Sequel AID is better than the original; ZB’s Tornos highlights new tech, ASCs

The DeviceTalks Podcast Network delivers news, insights and commentary from MedTech industry leaders, primarily from the largest OEMs in healthcare. Our podcasts will inspire MedTech professionals to create better MedTech devices and companies.

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