Shockwave Medical could get acquired by Johnson & Johnson , according to a Wall Street Journal report. WSJ cited people familiar with the matter. They said the acquisition talks, if successful, could result in a finalized deal in the coming weeks. Another suitor could also seek a merger with Santa Clara, California–based Shockwave. The WSJ […]
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J&J’s Biosense Webster submits Varipulse pulsed field ablation system for FDA approval
Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s Biosense Webster announced today that it submitted its Varipulse platform to the FDA for premarket approval. The company supported its PMA submission for the pulsed field ablation (PFA) system with results from the admIRE study. It aims to garner approval for the treatment of paroxysmal AFib. If approved, Varipulse would become […]
J&J’s Abiomed has a Class I Impella labeling recall with 49 deaths related to issue
The FDA deemed a recall of heart pumps from Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s (NYSE:JNJ) Abiomed Class I, the most serious kind. Abiomed reports 129 serious injuries, including 49 deaths, related to the issue of potential cuts in the wall of the heart. This recall (a correction and not a product removal) affects 66,390 Impella pumps […]
Avail Medsystems tech sold to robotics startup founded by former Auris leaders
Medical robotics startup Mendaera has purchased the technology of Avail Medsystems and hired some of its employees, Mendaera co-founder and CEO Josh DeFonzo said in an exclusive interview. The deal includes “substantially all” of Avail’s assets, said DeFonzo, who offered new details on his company’s objectives as it exits stealth mode. He declined to disclose […]
Johnson & Johnson MedTech partners with Nvidia on AI in surgery
Johnson & Johnson MedTech announced today that it plans to accelerate and scale AI for surgery in partnership with Nvidia. The two companies paired up to support increased access to real-time analysis and global AI algorithm availability. They hope to affect surgical decision-making, education and collaboration across the connected operating room (OR). This marks the […]
J&J Biosense Webster’s Varipulse PFA system wins CE mark
J&J MedTech’s Biosense Webster unit announced today that it won CE mark approval for its Varipulse pulsed field ablation (PFA) platform. European officials approved Varipulse for the treatment of symptomatic drug refractory recurrent paroxysmal AFib using PFA. Varipulse features the Varipulse catheter, a variable-loop multielectrode catheter. The platform also includes TruPulse generator and the Carto […]
J&J’s Biosense Webster begins trial for Laminar left atrial appendage elimination device
Johnson & Johnson’s Biosense Webster today announced the start of patient cases with the investigational Laminar LAAX system. In November 2023, Johnson & Johnson MedTech completed a $400 million acquisition of Laminar, With that buy, the company brought in Laminar’s left atrial appendage elimination (LAAX) technology. Unlike other LAA technologies, which exclude or occlude the […]
Johnson & Johnson launches new intraocular lens in EMEA
Johnson & Johnson MedTech announced that its Vision unit made the Tecnis PureSee lens available in the EMEA region. Tecnis PureSee is a purely refractive, presbyopia-correcting intraocular lens (IOL). It features a proprietary design aimed at delivering uninterrupted, high-quality vision. Johnson & Johnson says it offers high best-in-category contrast and low-light performance compared to a […]
Johnson & Johnson MedTech expands Ethicon operations in Puerto Rico
Johnson & Johnson MedTech announced plans to expand an existing manufacturing facility in Puerto Rico to support Ethicon products. According to a company spokesperson, the expansion plans in Manatí, Puerto Rico, aim to increase production capacity for key Ethicon products. The company expects to add an estimated 100,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity. Customer demand […]
Biosense Webster supports duo of new studies using Varipulse pulsed field ablation tech
Biosense Webster today announced its support for two collaborative studies using its Varipulse pulsed field ablation (PFA) platform. Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s electrophysiology unit says the two collaborative studies aim to better understand the use and workflows of the investigational platform in treating diverse arrhythmias. Varipulse features the Varipulse catheter, a variable-loop multielectrode catheter, the […]
J&J’s Cerenovus launches next-gen stroke revascularization catheter
Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s Cerenovus today announced the launch of its next-generation CereGlide 71 intermediate catheter with TruCourse. The catheter’s indication covers the revascularization of patients suffering from acute ischemic stroke. It joins the company’s planned CereGlide family of catheters set to enhance the Cerenovus Stroke Solutions portfolio. The company said it optimized the system […]