Johnson & Johnson acquires software-enabled surgery technology company — 4 insights

Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Co. acquired Orthotaxy, a software-enabled surgery technologies developer.

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Here’s what you should know:

1. Orthotaxy is in the midst of developing a differentiated robotic-assisted surgery solution.

2. The proprietary technology is in early-stage development and will address total and partial knee replacements.

3. Johnson & Johnson will leverage the technology to develop cost-effective, time-efficient, user-friendly orthopedic offerings.

4. J&J’s DePuy Synthes Company Group Chairman Ciro Rӧmer said, “Our goal is to bring to market a robotic-assisted surgery technology that is an integral part of a comprehensive orthopaedics platform, delivering value to patients, physicians and healthcare providers across the episode of care.”

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