Medtronic Stands To Be Biggest Beneficiary Of J&J's Exit From Insulin Pump Market
Executive Summary
Animas, a division of Johnson & Johnson, will stop making Animas Vibe and OneTouch Ping insulin pumps, close operations, and exit the insulin pump business, the company announced Oct. 5. J&J is offering patients currently using these devices the option to transfer to Medtronic device. Medtronic is already the leading supplier of insulin pumps worldwide.
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