Surgical Instruments & Devices
Johnson & Johnson MedTech Advances Robotic Surgery with First Clinical Trial Cases of OTTAVA™ System
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 5, 2025 – Johnson & Johnson MedTech has marked a significant milestone in the evolution of robotic-assisted surgery by completing the first clinical trial cases of its OTTAVA™ Robotic Surgical System. This development positions the company at the forefront of innovation in minimally invasive procedures, reinforcing its strategic commitment to delivering cutting-edge surgical technologies that raise standards in operating rooms worldwide.
Strategic Leap in Robotic-Assisted Surgery
Shockwave Medical Launches Pivotal IDE Study for Javelin Coronary IVL Catheter to Target Complex Calcified Lesions
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 5, 2025 – Shockwave Medical, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson MedTech company and global leader in circulatory restoration, has officially initiated its FORWARD CAD Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) study. This pivotal research effort will evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Shockwave Javelin Coronary IVL Catheter for the treatment of difficult-to-cross, heavily calcified coronary artery lesions—an area with high unmet clinical need and procedural risk.
Medtronic Gains FDA Approval for World's Smallest-Diameter Defibrillation Lead, Unlocking New Frontiers in Electrophysiology
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 5, 2025 – Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the OmniaSecure™ defibrillation lead—the smallest-diameter, catheter-delivered defibrillation lead for right ventricular implantation. This approval marks a major advancement in cardiac rhythm management, offering physicians a less invasive, highly durable solution to treat life-threatening arrhythmias in both adults and adolescents with smaller anatomies.
Medtronic’s Expand URO Study Demonstrates Strong Safety and Efficacy Results for Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 5, 2025 – Medtronic has announced a major milestone for its Hugo™ robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system, as the Expand URO U.S. clinical trial met both primary safety and effectiveness endpoints. The results position the company for strategic market entry into the U.S. robotic-assisted surgery sector, the largest of its kind globally, and were presented as a late-breaking session at the American Urologic Association (AUA) annual meeting in Las Vegas.
Landmark Trial Sets New Benchmark in Robotic Urologic Surgery