Johnson & Johnson concludes acquisition of Shockwave Medical
New Brunswick: Johnson & Johnson has announced it has completed its acquisition of Shockwave Medical. Shockwave is now part of Johnson & Johnson and will operate as a business unit within Johnson & Johnson MedTech.
Joaquin Duato, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson, said, “Through Innovative Medicine and MedTech, Johnson & Johnson is transforming the trajectory of cardiovascular disease, one of the leading causes of death globally. We are delighted to welcome the Shockwave team to Johnson & Johnson and look forward to bringing their innovative IVL technology to more patients around the world.”
Tim Schmid, Executive Vice President and Worldwide Chairman of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, said, “Completing this acquisition is a significant milestone in the expansion of our leadership position in the medtech industry. Shockwave’s differentiated solutions and robust pipeline represent an exciting opportunity for Johnson & Johnson MedTech to bring more innovations to patients in one of the largest areas of unmet medical need. We are excited to begin collaborating directly with the Shockwave team and look forward to a bright future together.”
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