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5 May 2026NewsAmericasLiz Hockley

US judge allows rare patent defence in ‘world’s smallest heart pump’ suit

J&J’s Abiomed can proceed with its non-infringement defence despite potential future appellate reversal, in a week when both parties in the case were dealt wins and losses in their clash over Impella devices.

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