Johnson & Johnson to Acquire Atraverse Medical
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) reported on April 24, 2026, that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Atraverse Medical, a company in the cardiovascular medical device sector, for an undisclosed amount. The deal...
FDA Emphasizes Use of Real-World Evidence for Medical Device Makers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has increasingly emphasized the use of real-world evidence (RWE) to support regulatory decision-making for medical devices. As medical technologies evolve and data sources...
FDA Announces “RAPID” Pathway for Expedited Access to Breakthrough Devices by Medicare Population
On April 23, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced “a new pathway designed to expedite access to certain FDA-designated Class II...