J&J says acquisition of nitinol implant company strengthens its position in elective extremity surgery, the fastest growing segment in orthopaedics
Mergers and Acquisitions
Ethicon Completes Acquisition of NeuWave Medical, Inc.
Device giant bolts on another technology company in its quest to remain at the forefront of minimally invasive surgery
Medtronic Reinforces End Stage Renal Disease Portfolio with Bellco Acquisition
Aiming, as it does, at delivering comprehensive care solutions, Medtronic sets sights on ESRD market dominance
Medtronic Says Newly Acquired OsteoCool™ RF Ablation System Now FDA Cleared
Cooled RF Ablation system targets pain reduction in resection of spinal metastases
NuVasive Buys Ellipse Technologies for $380Million
NuVasive’s building its transformative spine portfolio with the addition of this fast-growing complex deformity franchise
KFx® Sells AppianFx Arthroscopic Anchor System to Conmed Corporation
ConMed is bolstering its shoulder anchor business with the addition of AppianFx from KFx
Medtronic Acquires Video Laryngoscopy Company Aircraft Medical
Yet another acquisition as Medtronic bolts laryngoscope onto its airways portfolio
Conmed Makes “Transformative” Acquisition of Laparoscopic Technology Company SurgiQuest
$265million buy-out aims to deliver boost to Conmed’s Advanced Surgical business
HeartWare’s Acquisition of Valtech Makes Sense as it Broadens its Cardio Bag
When you’re a circulatory support specialist, the sensible place to grow looks like associated disorders, including heart valve repair
Tornier Sells Ankle Assets to Enable Wright Medical merger
Integra LifeSciences has agreed to acquire some of Tornier’s ankle and toe assets in the U.S., to satisfy anti-trust regulators over merger with Wright Medical.
Allergan to Acquire Glaucoma Treatment Company AqueSys
Acquisition adds global rights to XEN45, a minimally invasive implantable shunt for Glaucoma
Abbott Brings in Mitral Valve Line With Tendyne Holdings Purchase
Abbott is making its intentions clear with its transcatheter mitral valve acquisition
Medtronic Splashes Cash With Transcatheter Mitral Valve Acquisition
Not yet for sale in any market, Twelve’s TMVR system must have impressed the “Irish” titan enough to separate it from approaching half a billion dollars
Thoratec Announces End Of “Go Shop” Period
No gazumping here. Thoratec will become part of St. Jude
Boston Scientific’s Ambitions Clear as it Invests in Cardio Monitoring Company, Preventice Solutions
Strategic alliance will expand Boston Scientific’s portfolio of remote monitoring solutions
Lombard Medical Acquires Endovascular Stent Graft Developer Altura Medical
Lombard says the acquisition expands its product portfolio with the addition of Altura’s ultra-low profile endo stent graft