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  • Two clinicians operate Distalmotion's Dexter robotic system in an operating room.
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    Distalmotion targets ASC robotic gynecology programs with FDA filing

    The company is seeking clearance in additional gynecological indications to support outpatient use of its surgical robot.

  • Medtronic's Symplicity Spyral device is shown against a white background.
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    Medtronic to study renal denervation combined with PCI

    Medtronic detailed plans to further study the blood pressure treatment while releasing additional data from the SPYRAL HTN trials that showed the procedure reduced hypertensive emergencies.

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    Whoop raises $575M, adds Abbott as strategic investor

    Whoop, the maker of a wearable wristband, plans to use the funds for global expansion and personalized health features.

  • The exterior of Medtronic's Minnesota operational headquarters is shown along with its reflection in a pool of water.
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    Medtronic wins CE mark for OmniaSecure defibrillation lead

    The device maker designed the lead to have the safety benefits of small-diameter devices without sacrificing durability.

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    Boston Scientific posts positive stroke prevention data for Watchman

    The company said it will seek an expanded indication for the left atrial appendage closure device after it met all safety and efficacy goals in the closely watched CHAMPION-AF study.

  • Medtronic's Stealth AXiS system.
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    Medtronic wins FDA clearance for robot in cranial, ENT surgeries

    The surgical navigation and robotics system is part of the company’s push to expand its share of the $15 billion cranial and spinal technologies market.

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    Glucotrack plans US trial of implantable glucose monitor this year

    Glucotrack plans to file for an investigational device exemption in the second quarter, with hopes of starting a trial in the second half of 2026.

  • A modern industrial building with beige and white walls and large blue-tinted glass windows. The name “Stryker” is mounted in black letters on the upper portion of the building. A white smokestack protrudes from the roof, and the sky is light and partly cloudy.
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    Stryker restores most manufacturing after cyberattack

    The medtech company has been working to restore manufacturing, ordering and shipping operations since it was hit by a cyberattack on March 11.

  • A physician in blue scrubs and a mask looks at Philips' DeviceGuide images on a large screen.
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    Philips wins FDA clearance for imaging device developed with Edwards

    The system uses AI to optimize the placement of Edwards’ mitral valve repair device.

  • The SS Innovations SSi Mantra robotic system.
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    Meet 6 medtech companies redefining surgical robotics

    Executives at companies innovating a range of new robotic surgery platforms shared their progress and challenges in MedTech Dive's series of profiles.

    Updated March 25, 2026
  • CMR Surgical's Versius Plus robotic system is shown in blue lighting.
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    CMR Surgical robot builds momentum ahead of US rollout

    CMR Surgical is formally introducing its Versius robot at a surgeons’ meeting this week in what CEO Massimiliano Colella described as a “watershed moment” for the company.

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    Endologix to close production facility, lay off 31 people

    The company acquired the facility in the PQ Bypass takeover it struck in the aftermath of its bankruptcy filing.