# Atraverse Medical Acquired by Johnson and Johnson

> ma · REPORTED · 2026-04-24

Atraverse Medical, maker of the HOTWIRE radiofrequency guidewire for left-heart transseptal access, was acquired by Johnson and Johnson in April 2026, following total fundraising of $46.9 million across four rounds. The company had previously obtained FDA 510(k) clearance for HOTWIRE and achieved early commercial adoption at health systems including Scripps and Mount Sinai.

About Atraverse Medical: Atraverse Medical is a medical device company that developed next-generation transseptal access technology, specifically the HOTWIRE RF guidewire for left-heart access in minimally invasive cardiac procedures.

- Company: Atraverse Medical
- Sector: medical devices
- Primary source: https://tracxn.com/d/companies/atraversemedical/__ncPPhs3LdxFU3U5laIo5BgvtkZYdzz-81cMAjmvHZMc

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