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Ultrasound Firm Sonio Acquired By Samsung Medison

 
• By Brian Bossetta

Sonio says its acquisition by global medical equipment company Samsung Medison is a wrap. Plans for the deal were announced earlier this year.

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In May, global medical equipment company Samsung Medison, an affiliate of Samsung Electronics, announced an agreement to acquire fetal ultrasound AI software company Sonio SAS. Sonio was established in 2020 with a focus on children’s and women’s health.

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