TOKYO (Reuters) – Terumo Corp (Tokyo:4543.T - News) said it would buy U.S. medical device company CaridianBCT from a Swedish firm for about $2.6 billion, marking the largest acquisition by a Japanese medical equipment maker. The deal underscores an aggressive push by Japanese firms to take advantage of a strong yen to snap up overseas assets [...]

Edwards Lifesciences Corp. CEO says his company may be reaching into its deep pockets for acquisitions. Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (NYSE:EW) CEO Michael Mussallem said his company is on the lookout for acquisitions. Mussallem said his company, the largest manufacturer of heart valves, could reach into its deep coffers to purchase smaller heart-device makers this year. [...]

NATICK and BOSTON, Mass., Jan. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX – News) today announced it has acquired Intelect Medical, Inc., a development-stage company located in Boston. Intelect Medical is developing advanced neuromodulation technologies for deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy. The transaction values Intelect Medical at $78 million with no cash and no [...]

BEDFORD, Mass., Jan. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Hologic, Inc. (Hologic or the Company) (Nasdaq:HOLX – News), a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostics, medical imaging systems and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, announced today it has acquired Interlace Medical, Inc. (Interlace), the developer and manufacturer of the MyoSure [...]

BOHEMIA, NY–(Marketwire – November 12, 2010) – Highlighted Links http://www.Vycormedical.com NovaVision Vycor Medical, Inc. (OTCBB: VYCO) (www.vycormedical.com), a medical device company that designs, develops and markets next generation neurosurgery retraction devices, today announced the entry into a purchase agreement to acquire the assets of NovaVision, Inc., including its German subsidiary, NovaVision AG (together “NovaVision”) for an [...]

INDIANAPOLIS and PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 8, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY – News) today announced that it has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Avid Radiopharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately held company developing novel molecular imaging compounds intended for the detection and monitoring of chronic human diseases. Avid’s lead program in development is [...]

WESTLAKE, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq:NDSN – News) today announced the completion of its acquisition of St. Paul, Minnesota-based Micromedics Inc., a leader in applying and dispensing biomaterials for controlling bleeding, healing wounds and other related medical procedures. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Micromedics extends Nordson’s expertise in precision dispensing technology and adds [...]

FAIRBURN, Ga., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Porex Corporation (“Porex”), a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based investment firm Aurora Capital Group, today announced that it has sold its Porex Surgical division to Stryker Corporation (“Stryker”) (NYSE: SYK). “This transaction allows us to focus on our core customers and technologies, and enhance our industry leadership. We support the largest [...]