J&J’s acquisition of IVL device maker Shockwave Medical for $13.1bn sets J&J’s medtech arm solidly in a leadership position in multiple cardiovascular markets.

J&J MedTech joined forces with Nvidia to advance the integration of AI in surgery, including in devices, and allow for real-time data analysis to help surgeons with decision-making.

BD CTO Beth McCombs discusses her role in driving innovation, including the integration of AI and generative AI to create efficiencies, and passion for creating a culture of inclusion, diversity and equity.

Maria Shepherd, co-founder of MedExec Women, a nonprofit that seeks to empower executive leaders in medtech, is preparing to host the group’s fifth annual conference in Boston, which is expected to draw 200 attendees. Shepherd spent more than two decades in the medical device industry before starting consulting firm Medi-Vantage. She talks to Medtech Insight about her own career path, how the industry is changing, and the importance of “grooming” the next generation of young medtech leaders.