Boston Scientific Corporation, a $8.83b manufacturer of medical devices for cardiovascular, digestive, pulmonary and other interventional specialties is acquiring nVision Medical, a developer of a device for collecting cells from the fallopian tubes to detect ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death among women....
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With its acquisition of Orthotaxy, Johnson & Johnson joins a growing list of medtech players strengthening surgical robotics offerings expanding the technology's applications. Orthotaxy's is in early-stage development for total and partial knee replacement. The deal helps J&J compete more effectively against Stryker’s Mako...
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Roche Holding AG, a $54.1b research-focused, biotechnology company is acquiring Flatiron Health, a developer of an OncologyCloud platform which includes medical record for oncology, advanced analytics, patient portal and integrated billing for $1.9b. Flatiron’s cancer-centric electronic health records platform is connected to about 250...
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Allergan Plc, a $15.9b provider of medical aesthetics, biosimilars, and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products will acquire Elastagen Pty Ltd., a provider of advanced tissue repair platform based on tropoelastin (gives tissue its elasticity) for $95m. The acquisition adds proprietary injectable products to Allergan's existing portfolio....
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Boston Scientific Corporation, a $8.83b manufacturer of medical devices for cardiovascular, digestive, pulmonary and other interventional specialties is acquiring Millipede, Inc., a developer of transcatheter, semi-rigid, complete annuloplasty ring for the treatment of heart disease for $90m. Millipede IRIS' annuloplasty ring which is...
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