OrthAlign CEO Eric Timko on the Opportunity for Fast Followers in Surgical Robotics

OrthAlign CEO Eric Timko on the Opportunity for Fast Followers in Surgical Robotics
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OrthAlign CEO Eric Timko on the Opportunity for Fast Followers in Surgical Robotics

Apr 10 2026 | 01:03:45

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Episode April 10, 2026 01:03:45

Hosted By

Kayleen Brown Tom Salemi

Show Notes

In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, OrthAlign CEO Eric Timko explains how he’s built two successful companies in the wake of surgical robotics’ rise in orthopedics. He also shares sage advice from his father—words that ultimately led him to a career in medical devices.

This episode is sponsored by DeviceTalks Minnesota. Register at Minnesota.DeviceTalks.com and use the code DTW25 to save 25% off registration.

In this week’s Newmarker’s Newsmakers, Host Tom Salemi shares his experience from MedTech Innovator’s Radar Forum. Then he and Chris Newmarker review the biggest news on MassDevice: Stryker, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Intuitive, Baxter, and the Transcatheter Heart Valves Special Report.

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Chapters

  • (00:02:30) - MedTech Innovator Radar Forum
  • (00:09:30) - MassDevice’s Transcatheter Heart Valves Special Report
  • (00:11:08) - Stryker operations fully restored after cyberattack
  • (00:14:55) - Johnson & Johnson brings next-gen Varipulse PFA catheter to Europe
  • (00:16:30) - Former Intuitive EVP Brian Miller joins Sovato as CEO
  • (00:21:18) - Former Baxter CEO takes the corner office at Hologic as go-private deal closes
  • (00:26:20) - Keynote interview: Eric Timko, CEO, OrthAlign

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