SeaSpine Buys 7D Surgical for $110m

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SeaSpine (Nasdaq: SPNE), a $154m developer of orthobiologics and spinal implant solutions is paying $110m to buy Canada-based 7D Surgical, the producer of a machine-vision, image-guided surgery platform with applications in spine and cranial surgeries.  7D’s system reduces radiation exposure by eliminating intra-operative CT (computed tomography) and fluoroscopy for purposes of registration, both commonly used with traditional navigational systems.  In …

Agilent Technologies Purchases Resolution Bioscience in $550m Deal 

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Agilent Technologies (SYSE: A), a $5.3b analytical instrumentation development and manufacturing company, is buying Resolution Bioscience, maker of a non-invasive liquid biopsy platform, for $550m upfront plus additional milestones of up to $145m.  Resolution Bioscience’s ctDx test can detect all four major types of genetic alterations known to drive cancers and has a turnaround time of a few days.   …

Hologic Pays $159m for Belgium-based Molecular Diagnostic Assay Developer Diagenode

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Hologic, a $3.8b developer of diagnostics, imaging systems, and surgical products for women’s health, is buying epigenetics analysis company Diagenode, adding a menu of 30 real-time PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests that are CE-marked for the detection of bacteria, parasites and viruses involved in sexually transmitted diseases, respiratory diseases, meningitis and gastroenteritis.  Diagenode previously collaborated with Hologic to develop assays …

The Cooper Companies Acquire AEGEA Medical

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CooperSurgical, a subsidiary of $2.4b producer of women’s health devices and contact lenses, CooperCompanies (NYSE: COO) has bought AEGEA Medical, a developer of an office-based Water Vapor Ablation System treating heavy menstrual bleeding.  The system, Mara, takes two-minutes to perform and ablates the lining of the uterus, the source of heavy menstrual bleeding in premenopausal women.  99% of patients reported …

Thermo Fisher Buys Mesa Biotech For $450m

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Thermo Fisher (NYSE: TMO) is acquiring Mesa Biotech, developer of a PCR-based rapid point-of-care (PoC) testing platform for infectious diseases.  Mesa Biotech’s Accula System has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for SARS-CoV-2 in vitro diagnostic testing, providing results within 30 minutes, with greater precision than other rapid tests.  The Accula System also can screen for Influenza A and B, respiratory …

Steris plc Acquires Cantel Medical for $4.6b

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Steris plc (NYSE: STE), a $3.0b Ireland-based provider of sterile processing services, endoscope repair, cleaning chemistries and assurance products, announced plans to acquire Cantel Medical (NYSE:CMD), a provider of infection prevention products and services focused on endoscopy and dental customers for $4.6b.  Cantel’s largest business, its Medical portfolio, adds a comprehensive suite of endoscopy-focused disinfection consumables, capital equipment and services …

Collagen Matrix Acquires Sunstar’s Degradable Solutions Product Line

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Collagen Matrix, a developer of xenograft-derived tissue and bone repair/regeneration products and portfolio company of private equity firm Linden Capital, announced that it has acquired Sunstar’s Switzerland-based Degradable Solutions Division. The deal adds the GUIDOR® branded line of resorbable synthetic medical implants, which includes bone graft substitutes and bioresorbable matrix barrier membranes for dental surgical and restoration procedures.  The Degradable …

Philips to Acquire BioTelemetry for $2.8b

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Netherlands-based Philips (NYSE:PHG) announced it is buying BioTelemetry (Nasdaq: BEAT) to extend its hospital-based remote patient monitoring reach to outpatient settings.  BioTelemetry’s offerings include wearable heart monitors (i.e. a mobile cardiac outpatient telemetry patch and extended Holter monitor) that wirelessly detect and transmit abnormal heart rhythms.  85% of BioTelemetry’s sales relate to the diagnosis and monitoring of heart rhythm disorders.  …

Zimmer Biomet Acquires Sternal Closure Company A&E Medical from Vance Street Capital

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Zimmer Biomet, a $8.0b maker of musculoskeletal products for spine, craniomaxillofacial, thoracic and dental applications, has acquired A&E Medical Corporation, a manufacturer of sternal closure devices. The deal adds a portfolio of sternal sutures, cable systems, and rigid fixation products and complementary single-use temporary pacing wiring and surgical punches. A&E Medical was originally acquired in 2016 by Vance Street Capital, …

The Walden Group Releases Q3 2020 Strategic Healthcare M&A Report

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The Walden Group is pleased to provide access to its Q3 2020 Strategic Healthcare M&A Report, which includes:    Q3 healthcare industry landscape and experience of key Medtech companies.    Notable M&A deals announced since March 2020.    Stock market performance of key Medtech companies.    Detailed deal-by-deal analysis of more than 60 transactions announced or closed in Q3. Click …