CSI markets minimally invasive devices to remove vascular plaques and has a full pipeline of complementary vascular intervention technologies. Abbott expects CSI’s products to complement its existing coronary intervention business and expand its presence in the peripheral market.
Wall Street analysts support Abbott’s planned $890m acquisition of Cardiovascular Systems (CSI) as a relatively inexpensive way for Abbott to expand its presence in the peripheral intervention market.
Under the terms of the deal announced late on 8 February, Abbott has agreed to acquire CSI for $20 per share, for a total value of about $890m. The equity...
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.
Health tech is at the forefront of the women's health sector, securing 38% of venture capital in 2024. However, panelists at the Anglonordic Life Science Conference held 3 April asserted that a successful therapeutic breakthrough is key to gaining investor confidence and accelerating venture capital.
The brunt of the tariff exposure stems from Singapore and Costa Rica, which together account for an estimated 70% to 80% of the tariff-related cost burden. Less than 10% of the exposure is tied to China.
A study from Babson Diagnostics published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine showed that capillary blood sample volume issues can overcome historical challenges, such as poor quality, through a technique called assay miniaturization.
The UK has issued clearer guidance to help drug and medical device sponsors demonstrate how they intend to include a diverse and relevant range of participants in their clinical trials.
