Device Week, 17 January 2020 – FDA's Amy Abernethy Describes Medtech's Future; Researchers Want More Oversight Of Robotic Surgery

In this edition of Device Week, Medtech Insight's Marion Webb discusses her experiences at the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, including her interview with Amy Abernethy, who is the US Food and Drug Administration's principal deputy commissioner. Deputy editor Reed Miller discusses a recent study from the University of Michigan that suggests the growth of robotic-assisted surgery may be outpacing the evidence to support that technology.

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Medtech Insight articles addressing topics discussed in this episode:

• Exec Chat: CES 2020: For FDA's Amy Abernethy, It's About Data, But Also Community Engagement

• Study Shows Rapid Adoption Of Robotic Assistance For Unproven Procedures