Zimmer Biomet is now the second-largest orthopedic device maker behind Johnson & Johnson now that the merger between the two firms is complete. The companies divested some U.S. knee, elbow and bone cement assets in conjunction with finalized the deal after having sold of some European assets earlier in the year.
Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. is Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. now that it has acquired Biomet Inc., for about $14 billion in cash and stock, the company announced June 25. In addition, the firms signed off on the last product divestitures needed to close the deal.
The combined company will trade on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange under the symbol ZBH,...
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Medtronic announced it received expanded MRI labeling for its DBS systems, which is critical, given that almost 70% of all DBS-eligible patients will likely need an MRI at some point in their care, says Ashwini Sharan, CMO for Medtronic Neuromodulation.
In this episode, Medtech Insight reporter Natasha Barrow speaks to LungLife AI CEO Paul Pagano. Lung Life AI is a US-based AIM-listed medical technology company that has developed a liquid biopsy test for the early detection of lung cancer called Lung LB. Pagano runs through the highlights of Lung Life AI journey to date and its future ambition for a strategic partnership. He also provides advice to similar diagnostic companies seeking reimbursement andcompliance with the US FDA Lab Developed Test ruling.
Ultrahuman seeks to “create an environment that aligns with our bodies" by linking environmental parameters collected by Ultrahuman Home to health physiology, measured by the Ultrahuman Ring Air.
The US FDA's new draft guidance details the responsibilities of new owners of 510(k) clearances, including making timely updates device listings in FURLS and GUDID to maintain accurate information for safety alerts and recalls. Comments on the draft are accepted until 4 August.
A US House bill would give the FDA $33.1m more in budget authority than requested by the Trump Administration for fiscal year 2026. The measure was sent to the full House Appropriations committee on a party-line vote.
