The orthopedic giant hired a well-respected medtech industry veteran as its new CEO, leading to some seat-jumping within Medtronic's executive ranks.
Bryan C. Hanson is the new CEO of Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., joining the firm five months after David Dvorak relinquished the chief executive role for the orthopedic device firm.
Hanson brings with him significant industry experience, moving directly from his position as executive VP of Medtronic PLC's Minimally Invasive Therapies Group. He is taking the reins directly from...
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The KINCISE 2 Surgical Automated System aims to “reduce the physical burden on surgeons compared to manual impaction in primary and revision hip and revision knee replacement procedures,” said J&J MedTech.
Quest reaffirmed its full-year guidance despite macroeconomic concerns and tariff uncertainty. Revenues are expected between $10.7bn and $10.85bn. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) is estimated in the $9.55 to $9.80 range for the full year, with EPS between $8.62 and $8.87.
Allen Burton, Abbott’s medical director of neuromodulation told Medtech Insight that the delivery system was developed to make the procedure easier for physicians, especially those who perform the implantations infrequently.
