Johnson & Johnson’s Biosense Webster subsidiary has asked a federal judge in Central California for a judgment as a matter of law to throw out a jury’s antitrust verdict. Last month, U.S. District Judge James V. Selna tripled the damages in the case to $442 million, a practice enabled under federal antitrust law. In May, […]
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FDA warns on issue with J&J Abiomed pump controllers related to 3 deaths
The FDA alerted providers that Abiomed issued updated instructions for use related to all of its Automated Impella Controllers (AICs). This notice comes as part of the FDA’s Communications Pilot to Enhance the Medical Device Recall Program. The FDA issues these warnings when it becomes aware of a high-risk issue. According to a notice, this […]
Johnson & Johnson MedTech launches AI fund for surgery with Nvidia, AWS
Johnson & Johnson MedTech today announced the launch of the Polyphonic AI fund for Surgery. The fund aims to help develop AI solutions that solve challenges before, during and after surgery. A coalition of companies joined this effort, including Nvidia and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The initiative builds on Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s work to […]
Johnson & Johnson launches daily disposable multifocal toric contact lens
Johnson & Johnson today announced it launched its Acuvue Oasys Max multifocal lens for astigmatism. The company said the new lens is intended for one-day use for patients with both astigmatism and presbyopia. Acuvue Oasys Max lens provides clear, stable vision at all distances and in various lighting conditions, as well as all-day comfort. The […]
Johnson & Johnson MedTech launches new Volt plating systems for radius, humerus
Johnson & Johnson MedTech announced today that it launched new variable angle optimized locking technology (VOLT) plating systems. The launch includes VOLT distal radius (wrist) and VOLT proximal humerus 3.5 plating systems. According to a news release, the systems aim to address a critical gap in treating two common fractures. Johnson & Johnson MedTech said […]
Johnson & Johnson adds JPMorganChase president to its board
Johnson & Johnson announced today that it elected JPMorganChase President Daniel Pinto to its board of directors. Pinto, a prominent business leader, has more than three decades of financial expertise across critical leadership roles within JPMorganChase. In addition to serving as president at one of the world’s preeminent global financial services firms, he also serves […]
Johnson & Johnson MedTech launches newest Ethicon surgical stapler
Johnson & Johnson MedTech today announced the U.S. launch of its Ethicon 4000 surgical stapler. The company said the stapling technology can also aid in the future use of its highly anticipated Ottava surgical robot. Johnson & Johnson MedTech designed its latest stapler to manage tissue complexities and deliver exceptional staple line integrity. It aims […]
Johnson & Johnson sees antitrust damages tripled to $442M
Johnson & Johnson must now pay $442 million in damages in an antitrust case over cardiac mapping catheter reprocessing. Federal law enables the tripling of antitrust damages, and that’s what U.S. District Judge James V. Selna did in his judgment yesterday. A federal jury in Selna’s court in Central California hit J&J’s Biosense Webster business […]
Johnson & Johnson MedTech launches new Kincise 2 automated hip, knee surgical system
Johnson & Johnson MedTech announced today that it launched its Kincise 2 surgical automated power tool system. The company designed its next-generation system to improve surgical efficiency and provide control. It aims to reduce the physical burden on surgeons compared to manual impaction in a range of procedures. Those include primary and revision hip and […]
Johnson & Johnson reports positive Monarch robotic bronchoscopy data
Johnson & Johnson MedTech today announced results from a study of its Monarch platform for robotic bronchoscopy procedures. Results from the TARGET study showed that clinicians could reach small and peripherally located lung nodules in more than 98% of cases with Monarch. They also biopsied those nodules with a safety profile compared to non-robotic bronchoscopy […]
The biggest cardiovascular tech news out of EuroPCR 2025
This week, a number of companies, big and small, shared updates on their cardiovascular technology innovations at EuroPCR 2025 in Paris. The latest edition of EuroPCR delivered updates on technologies like intravascular lithotripsy (IVL), replacement heart valves, drug-eluting stents and many, many more innovative offerings. Usual suspects in the cardiovascular space like Edwards, Johnson & […]
