Boston Scientific today reported data from separate studies backing its Farapulse and Watchman FLX systems. The data comes just days after CEO Mike Mahoney singled out the two platforms as key growth drivers for the company moving forward. Speaking at the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, Mahoney talked about how they could spur growth — including […]
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Boston Scientific expects Farapulse, Watchman to drive 2025 growth
Boston Scientific CEO Mike Mahoney expects more growth for the company in 2025. Speaking at the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, Mahoney outlined the company’s plans, including a couple of products he expects to significantly drive that planned growth. The plans echoed the sentiment from the company’s September 2023 Investor Day event. “We […]
Johnson & Johnson MedTech halts Varipulse PFA cases due to stroke reports
Johnson & Johnson MedTech announced today that it “temporarily paused” all U.S. cases using its Varipulse pulsed field ablation (PFA) system as of Jan. 5. “Out of an abundance of caution, Johnson & Johnson MedTech temporarily paused the U.S. External Evaluation and all U.S. Varipulse cases while we investigate the root cause of four reported […]
Boston Scientific makes IVL play with Bolt Medical acquisition
Boston Scientific announced today that it agreed to acquire intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) platform developer Bolt Medical. On a 100% basis — before considering an existing equity stake and other adjustments — the deal is valued at $600 million upfront with up to an additional $300 million upon achievement of certain regulatory milestones. The acquisition marks […]
The top medtech stories of 2024
AFib-treating cardiac ablation, surgical robotics, nitinol and diabetes treatment tech lead among this year’s top medtech stories. Meanwhile, medical device companies have been seeking more tuck-in M&A — and continuing to refocus and boost operational efficiency — to better prepare for whatever the future brings. Here are the top medtech stories that caught the attention […]
The biggest medtech M&A moves of 2024
In 2024, we saw another proactive year for some of the biggest names in medtech as they looked to bolster their ranks through acquisitions. Over the course of the year, the number of billion-dollar sales deals continued to climb, with some companies involved more than once. Analysts even suggested that, in 2025, there could be […]
Boston Scientific updates instructions for cryoablation catheters after reported deaths
The FDA issued a notice alerting customers to updates made by Boston Scientific to its PolarX cryoablation catheters. This recall involves updating instructions for use (IFU), not removing devices from the market. The FDA identified it as the most serious type of recall, though, as it may cause serious injury or death. Boston Scientific updated […]
Boston Scientific warns on potential need to replace Accolade pacemaker devices early
The FDA today issued an alert after Boston Scientific warned of the potential need for the early replacement of certain pacemaker devices. This month, Boston Scientific issued a notice to customers saying that it identified issues with a subpopulation of Accolade, Proponent, Essentio and Altrua 2 dual-chamber standard life and dual-chamber extended life pacemakers and […]
Boston Scientific has a new Peripheral Interventions leader in EMEA
Boston Scientific today announced that it appointed Kathleen Van Vlierberghe as VP for Peripheral Interventions in EMEA. The appointment in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region went into effect on Dec. 1, 2024. Van Vlierberghe brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare industry sales and marketing roles to her new position. […]
Medtech M&A could be on the rise in 2025
Analysts from Bank of America predict a favorable environment for mergers and acquisitions in the medtech space in 2025. Travis Steed, Stephanie Piazzola, Craig Bijou and Enjia Cao say 2024 was “a typical year” in terms of M&A in medtech. They tracked 19 acquisitions of note with around $25 billion in disclosed deal price. Some […]
Layoffs in medtech: These companies recently reduced their workforce
Medtech layoffs are picking up as 2024 draws to a close. Sean Whooley, Associate Editor, and Chris Newmarker, Editor-in-Chief The medical device industry is closing out the year with a fresh round of layoffs. At this point, MassDevice has reported on more than 22,000 medtech job cuts across the industry since mid-2022. (Have a tip […]
