The Medtech Impact Podcast

Join us on this episode as we delve into a "silent epidemic" affecting millions: meniscus root tears, a leading cause of knee arthritis. Our guest, Dr. Chris Anderson, founding surgeon and Chief Medical Officer of Native Orthopedics, reveals the hidden prevalence of this debilitating injury, explaining how it impacts over 800,000 Americans annually and the critical need for a new approach to knee preservation. This episode uncovers...

In this episode of the MedTech Impact Podcast, Charles Gellman, CEO and Co-Founder of HiDo Health, discusses the company's mission to eliminate medication errors in the home. Gelman introduces their AI robotic caregiver, a system designed to ensure patients take the right medication at the right time. Unlike existing medication adherence solutions that rely on patient self-reporting or simple reminders, HiDo Health's technology aut...

This episode features Yashar Seyed Vahedein, CEO and Co-founder of Coredio, a company tackling the significant problem of heart failure management. Yashar outlines the immense global and US prevalence of heart failure, the high rates of readmission due to inadequate post-discharge monitoring, and the substantial financial burden this places on hospitals and payers. He highlights the limitations of current standard care (blood press...

In this episode, hosts Kyle Kruse and Richard Meiklejohn, interview Joseph ‘Yossi’ Mossel, CEO and Co-founder of Ibex Medical Analytics, about the company's innovative use of AI in cancer diagnostics. Yossi discusses the critical problem of diagnostic errors in pathology, which can reach up to 10% in some labs, and the growing shortage of pathologists worldwide. Ibex's AI technology acts as a "digital assistant" to pathologists, pr...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Nicholas Nikolov, Chief Medical Officer of Cellsound Aesthetics, to discuss a revolutionary approach to aesthetic treatments. Dr. Nikolov, a plastic surgeon, shares his journey from traditional invasive procedures to pioneering non-invasive solutions using non-focused ultrasound technology. Cellsound Aesthetics aims to rejuvenate tissue, improve blood flow, and contour the body without causing ...

This episode features Prathamesh Prabhudasai, co-founder and CEO of SafeBVM, discussing the critical issue of ineffective manual ventilation during resuscitation. We uncover the alarming statistic that up to 50% of patients experience hypoxia due to improper bag-valve mask (BVM) use. SafeBVM addresses this problem with a novel device that works with any commercially available BVM, providing a flow-limiting valve to ensure safer and...

This episode features Orahn Preiss-Bloom, Chief Innovation Officer of OSSIO, discussing the company's revolutionary tech that promotes natural healing in bones. OSSIO is tackling the long-standing issues associated with metal implants in orthopedic surgery, which often lead to complications like hardware removal surgeries, patient pain, and increased healthcare costs. Orahn explains how their OSSIOfiber product, a composite materia...

This episode features Ben Merewitz, CEO and Co-founder of Agile Devices. Ben discusses the challenges faced by interventional radiologists when navigating complex anatomy with traditional microcatheters, such as difficulties in maneuvering through tortuous vessels and achieving precise target placement. Agile Devices has developed a novel, microcatheter with active tip control, called Angler, that overcomes these limitations by all...

This episode features Andrew Goldsmith, Medical Director of UltraSight, and Ramya Singh, Chief Commercial Officer. They discuss the challenges of limited access to echocardiography due to a shortage of cardiac sonographers and the resulting delays in patient care. UltraSight addresses this by developing AI-powered software that guides clinicians in acquiring high-quality echocardiograms using standard ultrasound devices. This techn...

This episode features Evan Ruff, CEO and Co-founder of Oxos Medical. Oxos Medical is developing innovative portable X-ray devices designed to revolutionize healthcare by bringing imaging to the point of need. Recognizing the limitations of traditional X-ray systems, which are often bulky, expensive, and require specialized infrastructure, Oxos Medical has created a compact and user-friendly device that can be easily used in various...

In this episode, Spencer Jones, Founder of XO Medtech, discusses the problem with innovation silos in medical technology and the commercialization process. Spencer highlights how innovators are often afraid to share information about what they are working on, and this can stifle progression. Additionally, there is a lack of access to open networks for comprehensive practical knowledge transfer related to commercialization.

Spencer o...

In this episode, Swarna Shiv, CEO and founder of Unsmudgeable, delves into the challenges of smudged eyewear and how her company is revolutionizing lens technology. Unsmudgeable aims to eliminate the safety and productivity issues caused by smudged glasses, a huge problem that affects millions of people globally. Swarna shares insights into how the company started, the unique technology behind their coatings, and the journey from i...

The episode discusses preventative care, specifically how virtual care can help people with chronic conditions manage their health and avoid hospitalization. David Dlesk, CEO and Co-Founder of Embrace Prevention Care, shares an overview of the challenges of preventative care in the current healthcare system and how Embrace helps patients with chronic conditions, like dementia, take action to improve their health.

Embrace uses virtua...

This episode features Ben Holmes, CEO and Co-founder of Nanochon, a medical device company focused on revolutionizing cartilage repair. The discussion highlights the significant challenges faced by patients with cartilage damage, including limited treatment options and the potential for further joint degeneration.

Nanochon is developing a groundbreaking 3D-printed implant designed to mimic the natural structure and function of carti...

This episode discusses a huge unmet need in the medical device space: treatment for mixed urinary incontinence. Millions of patients, primarily women, suffer from this condition, and there is no effective treatment on the market. Current treatment options leave care gaps and patients resorting to over-the-counter products for symptom management.

Juniper Biomedical is a company that is developing a new type of treatment for mixed uri...

This episode features Dave Rosa, CEO of NeuroOne, a company leading the way in innovative solutions for various neurological disorders. The discussion highlights the significant challenges faced by patients with epilepsy, particularly those whose condition is resistant to medication. Traditional treatment often involves multiple invasive surgeries, placing a significant physical and emotional burden on patients.

NeuroOne has develop...

Novosound is a pioneering company in the field of ultrasound technology, with a mission to revolutionize the way we monitor vital signs. Traditional blood pressure monitoring methods, often involving bulky cuffs and infrequent measurements, can be inconvenient and provide limited insights. Novosound aims to address these limitations through their innovative, non-invasive, and continuous blood pressure monitoring solution.

By leverag...

IntelVasc is a medical technology company focused on addressing the significant issue of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). This condition, often undiagnosed, can lead to serious complications like heart attacks and strokes. CEO & co-founder, Andrew Ortega-Verdaguer, joins this episode to discuss how he plans to lead the business from visionary prototype through to market as the team gears up for first FDA discussions early nex...

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder affecting millions worldwide, significantly impacting the quality of life of both patients and their loved ones. Traditional management usually relies heavily on medication, which can have severe side effects. Despite the high prevalence of the condition, there is still a lack of objective data on seizure activity.

EpiWatch CEO, Teresa Prego, joins this episode to discuss their wearable device des...