Johnson & Johnson’s medical device business recorded its best quarterly growth since 2015 in the third quarter of 2019, the company reported on 15 October.
J&J’s Investment In Medical Device Businesses Is Starting To Pay Off
Johnson & Johnson's medical device businesses grew 5.3% on an organic basis in the third quarter, led by the Biosense Webster electrophysiology business. The company is increasing R&D investment, especially in robotic surgery, to boost its surgery and orthopedics businesses.

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Dexcom announced it received US clearance for its 15-day CGM, which has a MARD of 8.0% and is expected to launch in the second half of 2025 to allow for integration with insulin pumps.
Biotech and pharma are increasingly clear about one thing: They need diagnostics. But with prices suppressed, how have diagnostics companies proven their utility without going under?