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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avinger, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVGR), a leading developer of innovative treatments for peripheral artery disease (PAD), today announced that physicians in 59 sites globally have successfully treated more than 500 patients with the next-generation Pantheris image-guided atherectomy system for the treatment of […]
by Ken Dropiewski, Principal Consultant – McDermott &Bull Executive Search 5 Top Mergers and Acquisitions in MedTech/Biotech for 2018 Who and Why? I started researching top M&A activity this year and came across multiple deals that were interesting regardless of their size. Some were headscratchers, but others seemed to make tremendous […]
TOKYO, Japan and HORSHAM, U.K., 13 December, 2018 — Otsuka Medical Devices Co., Ltd. (“Otsuka Medical Devices”), a 100% subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd., and Veryan Medical Ltd. (“Veryan”) announce the completion of the acquisition of Veryan by Otsuka Medical Devices through its UK subsidiary Otsuka Medical Devices UK […]
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Dec. 10, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MMSI), a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy, today announced that its subsidiary Merit Medical Ireland won the […]
PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–XyloCor Therapeutics, a private clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of gene therapy for unmet needs in cardiovascular disease, today announced the close of a $17 million Series A financing which was co-led by Sofinnova Ventures and LSP (Life Sciences Partners). Proceeds from the financing will be used […]
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MyoKardia, Inc. (Nasdaq: MYOK), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering precision medicine for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, today announced that Taylor Harris, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the BMO 2018 Prescriptions for Success Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, […]
HOUSTON, Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Millar, Inc., medical device manufacturer and OEM pressure sensor integration partner, today announced the appointment of P. (Laxmin) Laxminarain to the company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Laxminarain’s successful track record in the medical device industry for over 30 years will provide Millar a significant upgrade in governance talent […]
DUBLIN – December 4, 2018 – Medtronic plc has agreed with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve three claims against Covidien LP and ev3, Inc., now part of Medtronic. Regarding a matter concerning the Systematic Evaluation of Patients Treated With Stroke Devices for Acute Ischemic Stroke (STRATIS) Registry, […]
NEW HOPE, Pa., Dec. 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orchestra BioMed, Inc. (“Orchestra BioMed” or the “Company”), a biomedical innovation company developing advanced therapeutic solutions to address major unmet medical needs, announced today that it has appointed Evan Ballantyne as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Ballantyne is an experienced financial and […]
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Revive Solutions, Inc. (“Revive” or the “Company”), a leading developer of a next generation Automated External Defibrillator (“AED”) addressing the global public health issue of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (“SCA”), has announced the completion of its $3.4M Seed Financing Round, which was led by new investor, Greenbox Venture Partners, […]
