Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Medical Device Deals Update column is a survey of recent medtech M&A, alliance, and financing activity. This month’s column covers deals announced May-June 2014.
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Roche aims to grow its diagnostics sales by mid to high single digits, said CEO of Roche Diagnostics Matt Sause. The company unveiled the Axelios synthesis and sequencing solution and discussed its “long-term commitment” to China, as well as its business strategy for the next five years.
The consumer genomics firm will operate as a subsidiary, while Regeneron plans to leverage its database for drug discovery and trial design efforts.
An interactive look at medtech and diagnostics deals made during March 2025. Data courtesy of Biomedtracker.
The firms recently announced they will operate as combined company LXE Hearing marketing Eargo’s namesake line and hearX’s Lexie brands. Eargo majority owner Patient Square Capital added $100m to its investment.
FDA moves forward with implementing previous draft guidance and will consolidate forms, but the agency estimates limited impact in the total reporting burden.
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.
While HistoSonics is awaiting the CE mark in Europe, it hit a major milestone by securing early limited market access in Great Britain under a Unmet Clinical Need Authorization (UCNA), bringing its noninvasive histotripsy treatment to patients with liver tumors.
