Laborie Medical Technologies has agreed to acquire the remaining shares of Cogentix Medical Inc. for about $239m, adding the rapidly growing Minnesota company to its existing urology business.
Laborie To Buy Cogentix For $239m
The deal adds Cogentix' Urgent PC neuromodulation system for urinary incontinence, PrimeSight cystoscopy system, and Macroplastique soft-tissue bulking agent to treat female stress urinary incontinence to Laborie's range of urology and gynecology products.
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