Johnson & Johnson MedTech announced today that it launched the SoundStar Crystal ultrasound catheter. The company launched the catheter in the U.S. for intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) imaging in cardiac ablation procedures. SoundStar Crystal provides clearer, enhanced image quality compared to other ICE catheters, according to a news release. Johnson & Johnson MedTech says it represents […]
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Johnson & Johnson hit with $147M antitrust verdict
A federal jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson‘s Biosense Webster business to pay $147 million to a cardiac mapping catheter reprocessor that accused J&J of anticompetitive practices. The Association of Medical Device Reprocessors applauded the May 16 jury decision in favor of Scottsdale, Arizona–based Innovative Health. The jury in U.S. District Court in Central California […]
J&J’s Shockwave touts study highlighting the use of IVL-first strategy for women
Johnson & Johnson MedTech‘s Shockwave Medical unit today announced study results highlighting the use of its IVL treatment in female patients. Shockwave announced 30-day primary endpoint results from the EMPOWER CAD study of its intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) therapy. It marks the first prospective, real-world percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) study in female patients with complex, calcified coronary […]
HistoSonics reportedly eyes sale at $2.5B valuation with Medtronic, GE HealthCare, J&J interest
The Financial Times reports today that histotripsy platform developer HistoSonics is considering a potential sale after receiving a number of offers. According to the report, the valuation for the potential deal comes in at more than $2.5 billion. Citing people familiar with the matter, FT says Medtronic, GE HealthCare and Johnson & Johnson are circling […]
The top cardiac tech stories out of HRS 2025
The biggest names in cardiac care gathered in San Diego for the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) 2025 Annual Meeting. Topics ranged from pulsed field ablation (PFA) to insertable cardiac monitors, with AI and other technologies also generating interest. All of the data shared at HRS 2024 demonstrated the never-ending innovation in cardiac care, while also […]
Johnson & Johnson MedTech shares strong 3-month Omnypulse data
Johnson & Johnson MedTech announced positive three-month results from a study evaluating its investigational Omnypulse platform. Omnypulse features the Omnypulse catheter and the Trupulse generator. The company offers the catheter as a large-tip, 12 mm device with Carto 3 system integration. It features contact force feedback and enhanced mapping capabilities. Altogether, it combines pulsed field […]
MassDevice’s Orthopedic Device Companies Special Report
Discover data and news about the largest orthopedic device companies in the world.
A roundup of the largest orthopedic device companies in the world has been a popular feature at MassDevice in recent years — and as a run-up to our annual Medtech Big 100 report on the world’s largest medical device companies. This year, we decided to take it a step further, creating a downloadable report with […]
Johnson & Johnson expects $400M in tariff costs this year
Johnson & Johnson shares dipped slightly today on first-quarter results and an update on the impact of tariffs. Shares of JNJ fell nearly 1% to $153.21 apiece in afternoon trading today. On the company’s first-quarter earnings call, CFO Joseph Wolk explained the impact that new Trump Administration tariffs could have on the company after first […]
Johnson & Johnson MedTech completes first cases with Ottava surgical robot
Johnson & Johnson MedTech announced today that investigators completed the first cases with its Ottava surgical robot. The cases, performed by Dr. Erik Wilson, mark the first clinical experience with the highly anticipated robotic platform. Wilson, chief of minimally invasive surgery and elective general surgery at UT Health Houston, performed Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery using […]
Medtech stocks sink in trade war
The past week has been tough on the stocks of major medtech companies, which, like many, are figuring out how to manage the Trump administration’s new global trade war. The S&P 500 briefly entered bear market territory today as it swung wildly in response to chaotic news reports about what the administration and other countries […]
J&J’s Shockwave enrolls first patient in novel forward IVL study
Johnson & Johnson MedTech‘s Shockwave Medical announced today that it initiated a study evaluating its Javelin coronary IVL catheter. FORWARD CAD, an FDA investigational device exemption (IDE) study, evaluates the safety and efficacy of the company’s latest intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) catheter. It aims to treat calcified, difficult-to-cross stenotic de novo coronary artery lesions prior to stenting. […]
