Biosense Webster today launched its HelioStar balloon ablation catheter in Europe. Johnson & Johnson’s subsidiary Biosense Webster launched the radiofrequency balloon ablation catheter for catheter-based cardiac electrophysiological mapping of the atria when used with a multi-channel RF generator. According to the company, more than 11 million people in Europe have AFib. The expectation is that […]
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Johnson & Johnson Vision launches overnight, intraocular lenses
Johnson & Johnson Vision announced today that it launched an expanded range of Acuvue Abiliti overnight lenses, as well as a new intraocular lens. The FDA approved an expanded range of the Acuvue Abiliti overnight therapeutic lenses for myopia (nearsightedness) management. The approval covers lenses up to six diopters, widening the range from the previously approved […]
5 top ophthalmic device innovations you need to know
Innovation finds its way into all areas of medtech, and ophthalmic treatments represent another burgeoning space. It may not be a new wave, but medtech companies continue to improve upon technologies for the human eye. Implants, lenses and more comprise the space’s latest innovations, with a number of companies finding new ways to fix old […]
Report: J&J Vision spending €100 million to expand Irish facility
J&J Vision reportedly plans to invest €100m in the expansion of its Plassey, Limerick, Ireland facility. The Irish Examiner reported last week that the company plans to expand and create 80 new jobs at the location. In March, the company announced a €35 million investment in the same facility. That cash infusion aimed to create […]
J&J announces $5B share repurchase
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) announced today that its board has authorized a $5 billion repurchase of its common stock. “The last few years have demonstrated the resilience of Johnson & Johnson. With continued confidence in our business and pipeline, the board of directors and management team believe that company shares are an attractive investment […]
J&J settles big Australian pelvic mesh case
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has settled an Australian pelvic mesh class action suit for AU$300 million (roughly U.S. $205 million), according to media reports. Shine Lawyers, which handled the suit, confirmed the settlement. It still requires court approval. More than 11,000 claimants in Australia had sought relief, according to Reuters. In a statement shared […]
Johnson & Johnson Vision launches new contact lenses
Johnson & Johnson Vision announced today that it launched its new Acuvue Oasys Max 1-day contact lenses and multifocal lenses for presbyopia. The lenses feature Johnson & Johnson’s TearStable technology for tear-film stability and locking in moisture. They also offer the OptiBlue light filter for filtering blue-violet to reduce light scatter for visual clarity. Johnson […]
What are the largest medical device companies?
Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson MedTech and Siemens Healthineers top the Big 100 list of largest medical device companies by revenue. The 2022 edition of MassDevice and Medical Design & Outsourcing‘s Big 100 report also holds surprises. Big conglomerates are spinning out medtech businesses as stand-alone companies, and that means changes to the list of the […]
J&J’s Biosense Webster launches mapping catheter for cardiac arrhythmias
Johnson & Johnson’s Biosense Webster announced today that it launched the Octaray mapping catheter with TRUEref technology. Irvine, California-based Biosense Webster designed Octaray for mapping cardiac arrhythmias, including AFib. It is powered by the company’s Carto 3 Version 7 system. The catheter has eight splines with improved electrode spacing options, according to a news release. […]
The 10 largest orthopedic device companies in the world
Stryker, Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes and Zimmer Biomet are the largest orthopedic device companies. With elective procedure numbers rebounding after the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, sales at most of the world’s largest orthopedic device companies increased by double-digit percentages during their most recent fiscal years. Here are the world’s 10 largest orthopedic […]
J&J’s Acclarent wins FDA clearance for navigated shaver blade for ENT procedures
Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s Acclarent business announced FDA 510(k) clearance for its TruDi shaver blade and its advanced navigation features. In a news release posted yesterday, Acclarent described TruDI as a single-use electromagnetically navigated blade. It’s used with the company’s Bien-Air S120 shaver for the incision and removal of soft and hard tissue or bone […]
