Transaction expected to facilitate enhanced focus on Xtant's core businesses Total consideration of approximately $19.2 million allows Xtant to reduce outstanding debt and improve liquidityBELGRADE, Mont., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: XTNT), a global medical technology company focused on surgical solutions for the treatment of spinal, orthopedic, and woundcare disorders, today announced that the company has entered into agreements to sell certain Coflex® and CoFi ...

A European business group in China has criticized Beijing’s retaliatory measures targeting medical device makers from the European Union, saying the move worsens ties between the two economic powers. https://t.co/lEgyzPHXyC ...

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced that, effective July 2, Bilal Muhsin has been named executive vice president and will become the president of BD's future Connected Care segment, as part of the company's previously announced plans to update its structure as it advances its New BD strategy. Mushin will serve as a member of the BD Executive Leadership Team reporting to Tom Polen, chai ...

Fred Lampropoulos will continue to serve as Chairman of Merit’s Board of Directors Merit announces preliminary unaudited revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MMSI), a global leader of healthcare technology, announced today the appointment of Martha Aronson as Merit’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 3, 2025. Fred P. Lampropoulos will remain as Chairman of the Board, President and CEO ...

Company Overview - Outset Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: OM) is an innovator in dialysis delivery, focusing on an all-in-one mobile product that automates water treatment and dialysate mixing [1] Challenges - The company has faced difficulties with FDA regulation clearance and has experienced a decline in sales in the past [1]

Si-Bone (SIBN) appears an attractive pick, as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). An upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices -- has triggered this rating change.The Zacks rating relies solely on a company's changing earnings picture. It tracks EPS estimates for the current and following years from the sell-side analysts covering the stock through a consensus measure -- the Zacks Consensus Estimate.Since a changing earnings picture is a ...

Core Insights - Stereotaxis (STXS) announced initial clinical results for its MAGiC catheter, marking the first peer-reviewed evidence of its safety and efficacy in treating cardiac arrhythmias [1][4] - The MAGiC catheter is the first robotic, fully integrated radiofrequency ablation catheter designed for use with Stereotaxis' Robotic Magnetic Navigation system, demonstrating consistent navigation accuracy and a strong safety profile [2][4] Company Performance - Following the announcement, STXS shares remained flat, with a year-to-date decline of 3.5%, compared to the industry's 7.4% decline and the S&P 500's gain of 6.3% [3] - The company currently has a market capitalization of $189.2 million [6] Clinical Study Results - The MAGiC catheter study involved 67 patients, showing an acute efficacy rate of 94% and a low procedure-related adverse event rate of 1.5% [7][8] - The study reported no adverse events linked to catheter malfunction, with an average procedure time of 83 minutes [8] Technological Advancements - The MAGiC catheter demonstrated improved stability, steady tip temperatures during ablation, and low irrigation rates, enhancing safety and efficiency in robotic ablation procedures [9] - These advancements are expected to boost physician confidence and accelerate the adoption of Stereotaxis' robotic system [4] Industry Outlook - The global market for robotic catheterization systems is projected to grow from $54.4 million in 2025 to $190.2 million by 2035, driven by the demand for minimally invasive procedures [10][11]

Industry veteran with proven track record in neurorehabilitation and fundraising to lead next phase of growth; Co-founder Brian Harris transitions to Chief Scientific OfficerPORTLAND, Maine, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MedRhythms, Inc., a company pioneering the development of next-generation neurotherapeutics to improve walking, mobility and related functional outcomes, and creator of the world's first prescription music platform, announced the appointment of Larry Jasinski as Chief Executive Officer, effe ...

Core Viewpoint - Johnson & Johnson's MedTech segment, which constitutes approximately 36% of total revenues, is experiencing growth driven by newly acquired cardiovascular businesses and new product uptake, but faces challenges in the Asia Pacific region, particularly in China due to government procurement programs and competitive pressures [1][2][4]. Group 1: MedTech Segment Performance - The MedTech segment's growth in Q2 is attributed to the acquisition of Abiomed and Shockwave, alongside the continued uptake of new products [2]. - Sales in China are negatively impacted by the volume-based procurement (VBP) program and an anticorruption campaign, with no expected improvement in 2025 [2]. - Competitive pressures are affecting growth in specific MedTech areas, such as PFA ablation catheters in U.S. electrophysiology [3]. Group 2: Future Outlook - Sales are anticipated to be higher in the second half of 2025 compared to the first half as the business overcomes challenging first-quarter comparisons and new products gain traction [4]. - Tariff-related costs are expected to negatively impact profits in the MedTech segment [4]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - J&J's MedTech unit faces significant competition from major players like Medtronic, Abbott, Stryker, and Boston Scientific, each specializing in various medical technologies [4][5]. Group 4: Financial Performance and Valuation - J&J's shares have outperformed the industry with a year-to-date increase of 9.7%, compared to a 0.6% rise in the industry [6]. - The company's shares are reasonably priced, trading at a price/earnings ratio of 14.43, lower than the industry average of 14.99 and below its five-year mean of 15.73 [8]. - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 earnings has increased slightly from $10.60 to $10.62 per share over the past 30 days [10].

Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, announces the release of its Q-FIX KNOTLESS All-Suture Anchor for soft tissue-to-bone fixation indications across multiple joint spaces including Shoulder, Hip, and Foot & Ankle. Building on the long-standing success and performance of the best-in-class anchor fixation strength of the Q-FIX Family versus competitive devices*, the new Q-FIX KNOTLESS All-Suture Anchor raises the bar for all-suture anchor technology. With proprietary fea ...