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Johnson & Johnson Medtech reportedly could sell DePuy Synthes to Apollo

Published

14 September 2026

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operational-macro

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Medtech

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United States

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Read at massdevice.com

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Fusion42 · 15 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is reportedly in talks to sell its DePuy Synthes orthopedics business, specifically the hips and knees unit, to Apollo Global Management for around $20 billion as part of a planned spin-off by mid-2027.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Medtech, and 2 sources have reported it.

◆ The Wire takeaway

The sale of DePuy Synthes signals private equity is ready to buy major medtech OEMs, shaking the vendor landscape. You in medtech should prepare for new buyers disrupting traditional supply chains and customers.

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2 sources · 14 Sep 2026

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