Medical Devices

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J&J streamlines with plan to hive off orthopaedics unit

Johnson & Johnson has said it wants to spin off its orthopaedics division as part of an effort to redirect its business towards higher-growth areas.

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European Commission approves 2nd IPCEI to sum of €403m

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, the second health-related IPCEI to support innovations in medical devices.

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UK regulator overhauls medical device regulation

Major changes to medical device regulations in the UK have come into force with an overhaul of post-market surveillance requirements.

R&D

Tariff turbulence: Navigating US trade shifts in the medtech...

The US has been at the centre of a shift in global trade dynamics these last few weeks, resulting from a rise in geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

Market Access

Looking ahead in 2025 and MHRA reliance

International reliance is a mechanism whereby certain medical devices could access the UK market more quickly if they have already been approved by a comparable regulator, rather than under

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