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FDA Issues Class I Recall of Ethicon Stapler Reloads; CMS Proposes Payment Rule Changes as ASC Market Expands
On July 25, 2025, the FDA issued a Class I recall for nearly 700,000 Endopath Echelon vascular stapler reloads due to inadvertent lock out during surgery—capable of causing bleeding, procedural delays

Biodegradable Balloon Spacer Surgery on 72-Year Old Marks Milestone for Minimally Invasive Orthopedics
In July 2025, orthopedic surgeons in India performed a rare and innovative shoulder surgery that is quickly gaining global attention. At King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow, a 72-year-o

Robotic Revolution in Cardiac Care
In a landmark moment for U.S. medicine, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston has successfully performed the nation’s first fully robotic heart transplant, marking a transformative step in the e

SRT H: Johns Hopkins’ AI-Driven Robot
In a significant advance for robotic surgery, researchers at Johns Hopkins University have introduced the SRT H (Surgical Robot Transformer–Hierarchy) system, which successfully performed eight full l

Medtronic’s Hugo Surgical Robot Achieves Breakthrough
In a major milestone for surgical robotics, Medtronic has announced that its Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) system has successfully met all primary endpoints in a large-scale U.S. clinical trial

Catheter innovation reshaping US surgical landscape
In a week marked by breakthroughs across neuroscience, oncology, and vascular intervention, U.S. clinicians and procurement leaders face a new frontier in hybrid surgical care. Three distinct innovati

FDA Finalizes 506J Notification
On January 6, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its final guidance titled “Notifying FDA of a Permanent Discontinuance or Interruption in Manufacturing of a Device Under Secti

Laparoscopic Device Market in 2025
The U.S. laparoscopic devices market is undergoing significant transformation in 2025, spurred by the increasing shift toward minimally invasive surgical procedures. As hospitals and ambulatory surgic

FDA Warns Hemodialysis Bloodline
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public warning that critical shortages of hemodialysis bloodlines are expected to continue through at least early fall 2025. Hemodialysis blood

Surgical Supply Chain Management
In the realm of healthcare, surgical supply chain management is a critical aspect that directly impacts both the efficiency of medical procedures and the overall cost-effectiveness of healthcare insti

The Impact of AI on Surgical Procedures
The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in surgery has catalyzed a paradigm shift in medical practice, heralding an era of precision medicine. AI's potential to transform surgical procedures is imm

Orthopedic Implants
In the realm of medical science, orthopedic implants stand as a testament to the astonishing leaps of innovation. These crucial medical devices have not only enhanced the quality of life for millions

Electrosurgical Devices
The integration of electricity with surgical procedures might seem like something out of science fiction. However, in today's modern medical landscape, electrosurgical devices are not just a reality b

Laparoscopic Devices
In the ever-evolving world of medical technology, laparoscopic devices have marked a significant turning point in surgical procedures. These devices, which have been continuously refined and improved

Robotic Surgery
As medical technology makes leaps and bounds into the future, robotic surgery emerges as one of the most significant breakthroughs, promising a revolution in the field of surgery. These cutting-edge r