Edwards Lifesciences has announced that the US District Court for the District of Columbia has approved an injunction motion issued by US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), putting the brakes on the medtech giant’s plans to acquire JenaValve. Edwards will no longer proceed with the acquisition of JenaValve, maker of a transcatheter aortic valve replacement system for aortic regurgitation (TAVR-AR). Disagreeing with the court’s decision, Edwards emphasised that the acquisition would have been in the best inte ...

Core Viewpoint - PROCEPT BioRobotics has appointed Larry L. Wood as the new CEO, succeeding Reza Zadno, who has led the company to significant growth and expansion since 2020 [2][3]. Group 1: CEO Transition - Larry L. Wood, a seasoned executive with 18 years of experience at Edwards Lifesciences, will officially take over as CEO on September 2, 2025 [2][3]. - Under Zadno's leadership, PROCEPT achieved a substantial increase in annual surgical procedures from hundreds to nearly 100,000 for Aquablation therapy [4]. - The company completed an IPO in 2021, raising over $600 million [4]. Group 2: New CEO's Background - Wood has a strong background in the medical device industry, having served as Group President and Corporate Vice President at Edwards Lifesciences, where he was responsible for TAVR and structural heart disease operations [4][5]. - He has a proven track record of leading the development and commercialization of the SAPIEN transcatheter aortic valve replacement system, establishing TAVR as a global standard for aortic stenosis treatment [4][5]. - Wood's personal net worth is estimated at $16.21 million, primarily from his holdings in Edwards Lifesciences [5]. Group 3: Company Focus and Market Potential - PROCEPT BioRobotics specializes in robotic solutions for urology, with its core product, Aquablation Therapy, being the first ultrasound-guided, robot-assisted, non-thermal water ablation therapy for treating BPH [9][10]. - The company aims to expand the global market for Aquablation, with a 48% year-over-year revenue growth reported in Q2 2025 [11]. - PROCEPT has initiated clinical trials for prostate cancer treatment, indicating plans to broaden its product line to address more urological conditions [13]. Group 4: Strategic Advantages - Wood's experience in global commercialization and market entry strategies is expected to accelerate Aquablation's entry into new markets [13]. - His ability to navigate regulatory environments and secure reimbursement for new technologies may facilitate quicker adoption of BPH treatments in various countries [13]. - The company is developing a multi-procedure robotic platform, expanding its capabilities beyond BPH to include other urological diseases [13].