Merit Medical Systems (Nasdaq:MMSI) announced today that it agreed to acquire Cook Medical's lead management portfolio for $210 million. Cook Medical's lead management business provides medical devices and accessories used in lead management procedures. These procedures occur in patients who need a pacemaker or an implantable … [Read more...] about Merit Medical to buy Cook Medical’s lead management portfolio
Mergers & Acquisitions
Surmodics to be acquired by private equity firm for $627M
Surmodics (Nasdaq:SRDX) announced today that it agreed to be acquired by GTCR, a private equity firm with healthcare interests. Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based Surmodics develops a range of technologies, including drug-coated balloons and thrombectomy systems. Its SurVeil DCB received a long-awaited FDA approval in June 2023. The company also … [Read more...] about Surmodics to be acquired by private equity firm for $627M
Stereotaxis to acquire Access Point Technologies and its EP catheters
Stereotaxis (NYSE: STXS) is purchasing a Minneapolis-based electrophysiology (EP) catheter maker to further enhance its minimally invasive endovascular surgical robotics technology. St. Louis–based Stereotaxis did not disclose how much it is paying for Access Point Technologies in its after-hours news release. The transaction, paid with … [Read more...] about Stereotaxis to acquire Access Point Technologies and its EP catheters
Zeus sale to private equity firm EQT closes
Zeus is officially under new ownership after private equity firm EQT closed on its acquisition of the medical tubing supplier. “Today marks the start of a new chapter for our company, and we’re excited to share this update with you,” Zeus said in an email to “industry partners” announcing the deal’s finalization. “We believe this partnership … [Read more...] about Zeus sale to private equity firm EQT closes
