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September 2025 – The rapid rise of GLP-1 receptor agonists, including Ozempic (semaglutide), Wegovy (semaglutide), and Mounjaro (tirzepatide), has transformed how obesity and type 2 diabetes are manag

September 2025 – Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to Microbot Medical’s LIBERTY® Endovascular Robotic System, making it the first fully dispo

Class I recall and correction highlight vulnerabilities in anesthesia and respiratory care equipment The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued multiple Class I safety actions against prod

Critical backup ventilation devices face Class I recall due to risk of inaccurate airway pressure monitoring The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall, its most serious d

August 21, 2025 Bethlehem, PA — B. Braun Medical has initiated a nationwide recall of two intravenous fluid products after identifying the presence of particulate matter in certain lots, according to

August 22, 2025 Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall—the most serious type—for Boston Scientific’s Carotid WALLSTENT Monorail Endoprosthesis due t

On August 15, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Papzimeos (zopapogene imadenovec-drba), the first therapy ever approved for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP)—a rare,

On August 5, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an early safety alert for Boston Scientific’s Watchman Access Systems, which are used in implanting the Watchman left atrial app

On August 8, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially declared the national shortage of intravenous (IV) saline solutions resolved. This supply disruption, which began in late 2024

New Brain Implant Brings Hope for Stroke Survivors: First U.S. Patient Treated at UW Medicine In a landmark step for stroke recovery and brain-computer interface technology, UW Medicine in Seattle has

In an unprecedented milestone for autoimmune disease management, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially approved the SetPoint System, a first-in-class neuroimmune modulation implan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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