DiA Imaging Analysis announced that it has signed a multi-year, non-exclusive licensing and professional services agreement with GE Healthcare. DiA intends to develop its automated imaging analysis technology to work with GE Healthcare’s ultrasound devices. DiA has marketed its automated imaging analysis technology to deliver immediate, accurate, and reproducible imaging interpretation of ultrasound for point of care settings. These tools …

LivaNova PLC and MicroPort Scientific Corporation announced that the companies have entered into a binding Letter of Intent (“LOI”) for the sale of LivaNova’s Cardiac Rhythm Management (“CRM”) Business Franchise to MicroPort for $190 million in cash. The CRM Business Franchise develops, manufactures and markets products for the diagnosis, treatment and management of heart rhythm disorders and heart failures. CRM …

Advanced Medical Solutions Group announced the two companies have entered into an out-licensing agreement on a U.S. patent (“Patent”) for a collagen-based wound dressing containing Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (“PHMB”) (“Licensed Product”). Under the terms of the agreement, Organogenesis has been granted an exclusive license in the United States to the Patent.  In exchange for this, AMS will receive a minimum payment …

Nexeon MedSystems Inc announced its completion of an initial series of clinical studies evaluating the utilization of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (aVNS) for the relief of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.  The Company was previously awarded a €3.4M research grant in relation to this study from the Walloon Region government of Belgium in coordination with the region’s health competitiveness cluster BioWin. …

Stryker Corporation announced that it has acquired control of VEXIM, a French medical device company listed on the Euronext Growth stock exchange in France. VEXIM, headquartered in Balma, France, specializes in the development and sale of vertebral compression fracture (VCF) solutions. The company’s flagship product is the SpineJack® system, a mechanical expandable VCF implant for fracture reduction and stabilization. The …

Johnson & Johnson Medical GmbH announced a definitive agreement to acquire German software company, Surgical Process Institute (SPI), a leading specialist for the standardization and digitalization of surgical workflows in the operating theatre. SPI provides innovative software solutions designed to improve patient outcomes and operating room efficiency by reducing variability in surgical procedures. This acquisition underscores Johnson & Johnson Medical …

HealthSouth Corporation and University Medical Center Health System announced they have entered into an agreement to build a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Lubbock, Texas. The partnership and new hospital were agreed upon by public vote at today’s UMC Health System board of directors meeting. The hospital will be built in a UMC Health System development on North Slide Road. …

Mindray announced that it has officially launched its new generation S800 respirator. The new respirator was first exhibited at ESICM 2017 in Vienna. The SV800 is a high quality respirator that features a 1080P HD widescreen, combines a UI with powerful tools and support modules. The SV800 allows clinicians to offer life support systems more easily and enjoy unprecedented operational …

Leica Microsystems is proud to be the first company to attain FDA 510(k) clearance for its FL560 fluorescence microscope filter for visualization of cerebrovascular blood flow in conjunction with the dye fluorescein. When integrated into a M530 OH6 neurosurgical microscope, FL560 fluorescence provides real-time, high-contrast visualization of both cerebral anatomy in native color and fluorescent blood flow. With this combined …

Royal Philips announced that they have entered into a collaboration agreement with the goal of improving access to diagnostic and planning tools for interventional cardiologists evaluating and treating patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD). Under the agreement, Philips will promote the use of the HeartFlow® FFRct Analysis in conjunction with Philips’ advanced catheters for imaging and assessing measurements of …