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J&J’s Shockwave launches Javelin IVL catheter in Europe

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Johnson & Johnson MedTech‘s Shockwave Medical announced today that it launched its Javelin peripheral IVL catheter in Europe. The novel, non-balloon catheter comprises part of the company's first-of-its-kind forward intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) platform. It features a similar safety and effectiveness profile to legacy Shockwave IVL … [Read more...] about J&J’s Shockwave launches Javelin IVL catheter in Europe

Johnson & Johnson MedTech reports positive Varipulse study findings

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Johnson & Johnson MedTech (NYSE: JNJ) today announced positive safety and effectiveness results from a substudy of its Varipulse platform. VARIPURE, a substudy of the SECURE study, evaluated Varipulsel in pulsed field ablation (PFA) procedures for treating AFib. Investigators shared results at the 2025 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson MedTech reports positive Varipulse study findings

Johnson & Johnson MedTech gets updated FDA nod for Varipulse PFA

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Johnson & Johnson MedTech today announced FDA approval for an update to its Varipulse platform's irrigation flow rate. The company said the update to its pulsed field ablation (PFA) platform reflects its commitment to the evolution of PFA innovation. Its update came on the back of real-world clinical practice. Johnson & Johnson MedTech's … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson MedTech gets updated FDA nod for Varipulse PFA

Johnson & Johnson MedTech adds new CMO for its Electrophysiology business

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Johnson & Johnson MedTech (NYSE: JNJ) announced that it has a new chief medical & scientific officer for its Electrophysiology unit. Michael Bodner, group chair for Electrophysiology & Neurovascular, posted on LinkedIn that the company appointed Dr. Gregory Michaud to the role. Michaud, a globally recognized electrophysiologist, … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson MedTech adds new CMO for its Electrophysiology business

Johnson & Johnson MedTech launches ultrasound catheter for imaging in cardiac ablation procedures

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Johnson & Johnson MedTech (NYSE: JNJ) 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 … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson MedTech launches ultrasound catheter for imaging in cardiac ablation procedures

J&J’s Shockwave touts study highlighting the use of IVL-first strategy for women

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  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 … [Read more...] about J&J’s Shockwave touts study highlighting the use of IVL-first strategy for women

Johnson & Johnson MedTech shares strong 3-month Omnypulse data

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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 … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson MedTech shares strong 3-month Omnypulse data

J&J’s Shockwave enrolls first patient in novel forward IVL study

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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, … [Read more...] about J&J’s Shockwave enrolls first patient in novel forward IVL study

How Shockwave’s Javelin IVL catheter breaks up blood-blocking calcium where balloons can’t reach

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Shockwave’s novel Javelin intravascular lithotripsy catheter focuses acoustic energy forward to clear a path through calcium-clogged blood vessels. Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s Shockwave Medical aims to deliver intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) to a different type of blood vessel with a first-of-its-kind catheter platform. The Javelin … [Read more...] about How Shockwave’s Javelin IVL catheter breaks up blood-blocking calcium where balloons can’t reach

J&J’s Shockwave Medical launches new IVL catheter

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Johnson & Johnson MedTech‘s Shockwave Medical today announced the U.S. launch of its Javelin peripheral intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) catheter. The system is designed to modify calcium and cross extremely narrowed vessels in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Shockwave said its novel, non-balloon IVL platform delivers a similar … [Read more...] about J&J’s Shockwave Medical launches new IVL catheter