FLOWER MOUND, Texas, USA, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stryker (NYSE: SYK), a global leader in medical technologies, unveiled the Oculan Lighting Platform, an innovative lighting solution designed to provide consistent, high-quality illumination, allowing surgeons to focus on delivering the highest standard of care. In today's operating rooms, where precision and accuracy are critical, even the smallest challenges may impact surgical...Read more
Delivering on commitments, executing ahead of expectations, and raising guidance Innovation driving sustained growth across many franchises: TAVR, PFA, Leadless Pacemakers, Diabetes, Spine, and Neuromodulation GALWAY, Ireland, Nov. 19, 2024 /CNW/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) today announced financial results for its second quarter (Q2) of fiscal year 2025 (FY25), which ended October 25, 2024. Key Highlights Revenue of...Read more
Partnership will enable two-way data flow between Dexcom glucose biosensors and apps and Oura Ring and the Oura App, providing a first-of-its-kind metabolic health management experience Co-marketing efforts will help ŌURA and Dexcom reach millions of new users seeking better metabolic health Dexcom is investing $75 million in ŌURA Series D funding SAN DIEGO & SAN FRANCISCO / Nov 19, 2024 / Business Wire / DexCom, Inc....Read more
WARSAW, Ind., and ZURICH, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ZBH and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, today received the CE Mark for its Persona® Revision Knee System. This addition to the Persona family builds on Zimmer Biomet's commitment to personalized solutions, providing surgeons with advanced tools for revision knee arthroplasty. "After the successful introduction of Persona...Read more
Data also demonstrates that the stroke risk reduction device is as effective as oral anticoagulants for patients with atrial fibrillation following a cardiac ablation MARLBOROUGH, Mass. and CHICAGO, Nov. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced positive three-year primary endpoint results from the OPTION global clinical trial of the WATCHMAN FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device....Read more
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced the close of its acquisition of Axonics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AXNX), a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of differentiated devices to treat urinary and bowel dysfunction. "Over the last decade, it has been impressive to see the meaningful innovations Axonics has delivered for patients with...Read more
PORTAGE, Mich., USA, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stryker (NYSE:SYK), a global leader in medical technologies, announced its launch of the next generation of SurgiCount+ within its sponge management portfolio. Now integrated with Stryker's Triton technology, SurgiCount+ addresses two key challenges: retained surgical sponges and blood loss assessment. Integrating these previously separate digital solutions provides the added benefit...Read more
Streamlined solution for mitochondrial assessment democratizes cell analysis making it accessible to more researchers SANTA CLARA, Calif. / Nov 14, 2024 / Business Wire / Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) announces the new Mito-rOCR Assay Kit. This easy and streamlined end-to-end solution makes sophisticated analysis of mitochondrial function available to researchers of all skill levels. With this cost-effective and versatile kit,...Read more
Third-quarter 2024 sales of $2.4 billion, up 6% on a reported and constant currency1 (cc) basis Third-quarter 2024 diluted EPS of $0.53, up 29%, or 32% cc; core diluted EPS2 of $0.81, up 23%, or 25% cc Generated $1.6 billion of cash from operations in the first nine months of 2024; record free cash flow3 of $1.3 billion, up $704 million, or 119% Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Art. 53 LR GENEVA / Nov 12, 2024 / Business Wire / Alcon...Read more
Acquisition of a majority stake in GI Alliance, the country's leading gastroenterology management services organization, to accelerate Cardinal Health's multi-specialty growth strategy Acquisition of the Advanced Diabetes Supply Group, a leading national direct-to-patient provider of diabetes medical supplies, to accelerate Cardinal Health's at-Home Solutions growth strategy Company announces plan to hold Investor Day in June...Read more
Baxter third-quarter 2024 sales totaled $3.85 billion1 Third-quarter total Baxter U.S. GAAP2 diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.271; adjusted total Baxter diluted EPS were $0.801, exceeding the company’s previously issued guidance Third-quarter sales from continuing operations of $2.70 billion increased 4% on both a reported and constant currency basis3, reflecting growth across all segments4 Third-quarter U.S. GAAP diluted EPS...Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio / Nov 07, 2024 / Business Wire / Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE: MTD) today announced third quarter results for 2024. Provided below are the highlights: Reported and local currency sales increased 1% compared with the prior year. Net earnings per diluted share as reported (EPS) were $9.96, compared with $9.21 in the prior-year period. Adjusted EPS was $10.21, an increase of 4% over the prior-year amount of $9.80....Read more
Strong Growth and Margin Execution Drives Performance in Quarter Q4 revenue of $5.4 billion increased 6.9% as reported, 7.4% currency-neutral and 6.2% organic Q4 GAAP and adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations of $1.45 and $3.81 grew 173.6% and 11.4%, respectively FY24 revenue of $20.2 billion increased 4.2% as reported and currency neutral, 4.6% adjusted currency-neutral, and 5.0% organic FY24 GAAP and adjusted diluted EPS...Read more
PRECISION7, a new one-week replacement lens, provides 16 hours of outstanding comfort and precise vision, even on day 71 Features world’s first ACTIV-FLO System specially designed for one-week optimal performance2 PRECISION7 broadens existing WaterInnovations portfolio, addressing the need for comfort and affordability when a daily disposable lens is not an option1,3* GENEVA / Nov 07, 2024 / Business Wire / Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the...Read more
Total revenue from continuing operations increased 7%; constant currency organic revenue grew 7% As reported diluted EPS from continuing operations increased to $1.51; adjusted EPS increased to $2.14 Fiscal 2025 outlook reiterated DUBLIN, IRELAND, Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STERIS plc (NYSE: STE) (“STERIS” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for its fiscal 2025 second quarter ended September 30, 2024....Read more
Core Illumina revenue of $1.1 billion for Q3 2024, down 2% from Q3 2023 and on a constant currency basis Core Illumina GAAP operating margin of 68.6% and non-GAAP operating margin of 22.6% for Q3 2024 Core Illumina GAAP diluted EPS of $4.03 and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.14 for Q3 2024 Lowered fiscal year 2024 Core Illumina revenue guidance to decline ~3% from fiscal year 2023; expect Q4 2024 Core Illumina revenue of approximately...Read more
Collaboration to leverage Praia Health’s technology and Labcorp’s comprehensive testing capabilities to streamline and personalize patient experience CHICAGO & BURLINGTON, N.C. / Nov 04, 2024 / Business Wire / Praia Health, the consumer experience orchestration platform for health systems, is pleased to announce it has secured a strategic investment from the Labcorp Venture Fund and will collaborate with Labcorp, a global leader of...Read more
Acquisition to complement electrophysiology portfolio with solution to advance the treatment of complex atrial fibrillation MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cortex, Inc., an Ajax Health company. Cortex is a privately held medical technology company focused on the development of a diagnostic mapping solution...Read more
The Symplicity ™ blood pressure procedure offers patients a new adjunct approach to lowering blood pressure GALWAY, Ireland, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted transitional pass-through (TPT) payment for the Medtronic Symplicity Spyral™ renal denervation (RDN) catheter, used in...Read more
Revenue decreased 4% to $52.3 billion; revenue increased 15% excluding the impact of the previously communicated large customer contract expiration GAAP1 operating earnings were $568 million; GAAP diluted EPS was $1.70 Non-GAAP operating earnings increased 12% to $625 million, driven by significant growth in Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions segment profit Non-GAAP diluted EPS increased 9% to $1.88 Fiscal year 2025 non-GAAP EPS...Read more
Revenue of $3,896 million GAAP Net Income of $285 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $939 million GAAP Diluted Earnings per Share of $1.55, Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share of $2.84 R&D Solutions quarterly bookings of $2.3 billion, resulting in trailing-twelve-month bookings of $10.4 billion and a trailing-twelve-month book-to-bill ratio of 1.22x R&D Solutions contracted backlog of $31.1 billion, up 8.0 percent reported...Read more
WASHINGTON / Oct 30, 2024 / Business Wire / Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW) today announced that the EVOQUE system demonstrated superiority compared to medical therapy alone for the one-year primary endpoint of the TRISCEND II trial. TRISCEND II is a randomized controlled pivotal trial designed to study the groundbreaking EVOQUE transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) system with optimal medical therapy (OMT) compared...Read more
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today launched the new BD® Intraosseous Vascular Access System, enabling access for rapid delivery of fluids or medication in critical emergency situations. The procedure involves inserting a needle into the bone marrow cavity when intravenous (IV) access is challenging or delayed. The BD®...Read more
Third quarter net sales of $1.824 billion increased 4.0% and 4.1% on a constant currency1 basis Third quarter diluted earnings per share were $1.23; adjusted1 diluted earnings per share were $1.74 Company updates 2024 financial guidance, reducing and narrowing range for full year outlook WARSAW, Ind., Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH) today reported financial results for the quarter...Read more
Portage, Michigan, Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stryker reported operating results for the third quarter of 2024: Third Quarter Results Reported net sales increased 11.9% to $5.5 billion Organic net sales increased 11.5% Reported operating income margin of 19.7% Adjusted operating income margin(1) increased 130 bps to 24.7% Reported EPS increased 20.0% to $2.16 Adjusted EPS(1) increased 16.7% to $2.87 Third...Read more
New facility in Boylston increases U.S. warehouse capacity and expands specialized handling capabilities DUBLIN, Ohio, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) announced today the grand opening of its new distribution center in Boylston, Massachusetts, supporting its U.S. Medical Products and Distribution business. The facility provides healthcare customers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maine,...Read more
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 29, 2024 /CNW/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, announced today Health Canada approval of the BD Onclarity™ HPV Assay for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing for the use with self-collected vaginal specimens at home. Self-collected samples provide an alternative to the traditional Pap test performed by a clinician with a speculum, making...Read more
Company commits to advancing clinical data for Symplicity™ with the SPYRAL Gemini clinical trial and expansion of the GSR-DEFINE clinical trial GALWAY, Ireland and WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced new, long-term data from its SPYRAL HTN-ON MED clinical trial that showed subjects who underwent radiofrequency renal denervation with the...Read more
First-of-its-kind, all-in-one HD-mapping and dual energy (pulsed field and radiofrequency) ablation catheter Highly anticipated by electrophysiologists for its innovation and demonstrated safety and efficacy as well as improved workflow and short learning curve Now with two pulsed field ablation (PFA) offerings and a portfolio of electrophysiology solutions, Medtronic is shaping the future of arrythmia treatment today GALWAY,...Read more
IRVINE, Calif. / Oct 24, 2024 / Business Wire / Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) today reported financial results for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2024. Highlights and Outlook Q3 sales from continuing operations grew 9%; constant currency1 sales grew 10% Q3 TAVR sales grew 6%; constant currency1 sales grew 7% TMTT sales grew 73%; PASCAL and EVOQUE commercial launches continue to progress well Q3 EPS of $5.13; adjusted1 EPS of...Read more
Year-over-year revenue grows 11%, operating profit up 34%, non-GAAP operating profit up 27% Operating cash flow of $326 million Note: A webcast of ResMed’s conference call will be available at 4:30 p.m. ET today at http://investor.resmed.com SAN DIEGO, Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ResMed Inc. (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD) today announced results for its quarter ended September 30, 2024. First Quarter 2025...Read more
SAN DIEGO / Oct 24, 2024 / Business Wire / DexCom, Inc. (Nasdaq: DXCM) today reported its financial results as of and for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Third Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights: Revenue grew 2% year-over-year to $994.2 million on a reported basis and 3% year-over-year on an organic1 basis. U.S. revenue declined 2% and international revenue grew 12% on a reported basis and 16% on an organic1 basis, all on a...Read more
The first-of-its-kind TEAM-HF study seeks to improve clinical outcomes in patients with worsening heart failure Trial establishes new, objective criteria to identify patients most at risk for developing end-stage heart failure and potentially offer life-saving therapeutic options sooner in their disease progression ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced a new, first-of-its-kind clinical...Read more
Updates Full-Year Guidance Results from Continuing Operations for third quarter 2024 versus last year: Revenue: $3.28 billion versus $3.06 billion Diluted EPS: $2.00 versus $2.11 Adjusted EPS: $3.50 versus $3.38 Free Cash Flow: $162 million versus $171 million Updated Full-Year 2024 Guidance: Revenue range of 6.6% to 7.3%; midpoint unchanged Adjusted EPS range of $14.30 to $14.70; midpoint down $0.10, due to the negative...Read more
Conference Call Scheduled for 9 a.m. EDT Today EXTON, Pa., Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST) today announced its financial results for the third-quarter 2024 and declared a fourth-quarter 2024 dividend. Third-Quarter 2024 Summary (comparisons to prior-year period) Net sales of $746.9 million declined 0.1%; organic net sales decline was 0.5%. Reported-diluted EPS of $1.85, compared...Read more
Highlights Net business wins in the quarter of $2,328 million. Reflects a net book to bill in the quarter of 1.15, and a trailing twelve month net book to bill of 1.21. Closing backlog of $24.3 billion, an increase of 2.1% on quarter two 2024 and 9.4% on quarter three 2023. Quarter three revenue of $2,030.0 million. Quarter three adjusted EBITDA of $418.8 million or 20.6% of revenue. GAAP net income for the quarter of...Read more
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) generated net sales of $4.209 billion during the third quarter of 2024, growing 19.4 percent on a reported basis, 19.5 percent on an operational1 basis and 18.2 percent on an organic2 basis, all compared to the prior year period. The company reported GAAP net income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders of $469 million or $0.32...Read more
WALTHAM, Mass. / Oct 23, 2024 / Business Wire / Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 28, 2024. Third Quarter 2024 Highlights Third quarter revenue was $10.60 billion. Third quarter GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $4.25. Third quarter adjusted EPS was $5.28. Advanced our proven growth strategy, launching...Read more
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) (the "Company") today announced results for the quarter ended September 27, 2024. All results in this release reflect only continuing operations unless otherwise noted. Key Third Quarter 2024 Results Net earnings were $818 million, or $1.12 per diluted common share and non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per common share were $1.71. Revenues...Read more
Elevating lab efficiency with enhanced automation, connectivity, and sustainability capabilities SANTA CLARA, Calif. / Oct 21, 2024 / Business Wire / Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the release of its next generation Agilent InfinityLab LC Series portfolio, which includes the 1290 Infinity III LC, 1260 Infinity III Prime LC, and 1260 Infinity III LC systems, all including the biocompatible versions. These are the...Read more
New FARAWAVE™ NAV Ablation Catheter and FARAVIEW™ Software combine with OPAL HDx™ Mapping System to provide visualization during pulsed field ablation MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the navigation-enabled FARAWAVE™ NAV Ablation Catheter for the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation...Read more
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intuitive (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ISRG), a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery, today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Q3 Highlights Worldwide da Vinci procedures grew approximately 18% compared with the third quarter of 2023. The Company placed 379 da Vinci surgical systems,...Read more
As syphilis cases surge nationwide, the collaboration will bring the First To Know® over-the-counter test to clinicians and patients across professional and hospital settings SPRINGDALE, Ark. / Oct 16, 2024 / Business Wire / NOWDiagnostics, Inc. (NOWDx), a developer of over-the-counter (OTC) and point-of-care (POC) diagnostic tests, today announced that Labcorp, a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services, will...Read more
Sales of $10.6 billion driven by strong underlying base business performance Reported sales growth of 4.9 percent; organic sales growth for underlying base business of 8.2 percent1, led by double-digit growth in Medical Devices Continues to strengthen portfolio with steady cadence of new product approvals, reimbursement coverage, and clinical data ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced...Read more
Automation-Ready Reagents Used with the Hamilton Robotics Liquid-Handler Streamlines and Helps Accelerate Lab Work Leading to Genomic Sequencing FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced the commercial launch of the first in a family of high-throughput, robotics-compatible reagent kits that will enable...Read more
Enrollment completed ahead of schedule in the global IDE for Abbott's Volt™ PFA System Global FOCALFLEX trial now underway for Abbott's TactiFlex™ Duo Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled™ Advisor™ HD Grid X Mapping Catheter, Sensor Enabled™, receives U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance, begins commercial launch ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced today it has achieved new major...Read more
Labcorp to serve as the exclusive NOWDiagnostics (NOWDx) distributor for clinical testing in the U.S., offering First to Know® Syphilis Test nationwide BURLINGTON, N.C., Oct 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Labcorp (NYSE: LH), a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services, announced today it has expanded its portfolio of sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing options to include the First to Know® Syphilis Test,...Read more
Designed to make next-generation sequencing accessible to more labs With room-temperature kit storage and shipping, Illumina's newest sequencers remove barriers to enable more insights and discoveries SAN DIEGO, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today unveiled its MiSeq™ i100 Series of sequencing systems, delivering unparalleled benchtop speed...Read more
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. / Oct 02, 2024 / Business Wire / IQVIA (NYSE:IQV), a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries, today introduces IQVIA AI Assistant, a generative AI technology that enables a step-change enhancement in how life science customers receive timely and powerful insights. IQVIA AI Assistant is a user-friendly,...Read more
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ResMed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD), the world’s leading health technology company focused on sleep, breathing, and care delivered in the home, today announced a ResMed first in CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) mask innovation with the launch of the AirTouch™ N30i. Designed to create a natural and comfortable sleep experience for users, the AirTouch N30i is a fabric-wrapped frame featuring...Read more
ResMed makes it easier for people to manage their sleep health and stay on (continuous positive airway pressure) CPAP treatment by integrating its leading myAir™ consumer app with Apple and Android smartwatches. Introduces a Generative AI-enabled sleep health assistant to guide people on their journey to better sleep and new travel gear to help people stay on CPAP treatment while traveling. SAN DIEGO, Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE...Read more
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Sept. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Endotronix, an Edwards Lifesciences company (NYSE: EW), today announced the one-year clinical results from PROACTIVE-HF, evaluating outcomes for the Cordella Pulmonary Artery (PA) Sensor System. The data were shared as part of the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) Annual Scientific Meeting. The data demonstrated that the 456 patients managed with Cordella in the study experienced a...Read more
APHRS: New data confirm robust long-term durability and highly efficient procedure performed without fluoroscopy Successful launch in Japan follows recent reimbursement approval Approvals across APAC including China and Australia broaden reach for patients GALWAY, Ireland and SYDNEY, Sept. 27, 2024 /CNW/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced the presentation of...Read more
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) announced it has received Pharmaceuticals and Medical Device Agency (PMDA) approval in Japan for the FARAPULSE™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System. The FARAPULSE PFA System, which is indicated for the isolation of pulmonary veins in the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF), is a novel alternative to standard-of-care thermal...Read more
Provides patients with certain chronic lung conditions and retained secretions added comfort, user-friendly touch screen and unique garment design options Developed in consultation with clinicians and patients for an enhanced user experience The Vest uses High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation therapy, a therapy for which Hillrom, now part of Baxter, has been a pioneer and industry leader BOSTON / Sep 26, 2024 / Business Wire / Baxter...Read more
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced new data that highlights how its advanced artificial intelligence technology can help health systems better identify incidents of controlled substance diversion in the operating room. Hospital drug diversion occurs when a health care worker "diverts" opioids or other...Read more
GALWAY, Ireland and CHICAGO, Sept. 25, 2024 /CNW/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, announced today at the North American Spine Society (NASS) 39th Annual Meeting in Chicago the commercial launch of several software, hardware, and imaging innovations. These enhancements are designed to advance AiBLE™, the Medtronic smart ecosystem of innovative navigation, robotics, data and AI, imaging, software...Read more
Pharmaceutical customers will benefit from a broader set of specialized CDMO capabilities SANTA CLARA, Calif. / Sep 20, 2024 / Business Wire / Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the company has completed its acquisition of BIOVECTRA, a Canada-based contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that specializes in biologics, highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredients, and other molecules for targeted...Read more
Transaction demonstrates Cardinal Health's continued strategic investment in specialty and oncology, underscores commitment to independent community healthcare providers Accelerates the development of Navista oncology practice alliance, adding more than 100 providers at more than 50 community-based sites delivering broad-reaching oncology and urology care across 10 states DUBLIN, Ohio, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --...Read more
PORTAGE, Mich., USA, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stryker (NYSE: SYK), a global leader in medical technologies, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of NICO Corporation, a privately held company providing a systematic approach to minimally invasive surgery for tumor and intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) procedures. This acquisition further strengthens Stryker's commitment to neurotechnology through tumor and stroke...Read more
New solution is the first holistic program available in a digital app to help women manage the postpartum period BOSTON, Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ovia Health by Labcorp (Ovia) today announced the expansion of its women's health solutions to include a personalized, comprehensive Postpartum Experience – a 12-month program designed to help women manage multiple aspects of the postpartum period through personalized recovery modes,...Read more
LE PONT-DE-CLAIX, France, Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, announced the commercial release of the BD Neopak™ XtraFlow™ Glass Prefillable Syringe and the latest capacity expansion of the BD Neopak™ Glass Prefillable Syringe platform to serve the growing market for biologic therapies. The BD Neopak™ Glass Prefillable Syringe platform is...Read more
Portage, Michigan, Sept. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stryker (NYSE: SYK), announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of care.ai, a privately held company specializing in delivering AI-assisted virtual care workflows, smart room technology and ambient intelligence solutions. “We welcome the care.ai team to Stryker and look forward to working together to accelerate our digital vision to provide customers with...Read more
BREA, Calif. and TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beckman Coulter, a clinical diagnostics leader, and Scopio Labs, a medtech company that develops digital cell morphology workflow solutions, today jointly announced expansion of its long-term partnership to include a global distribution agreement of Scopio's Full-Field Bone Marrow Aspirate™ (FF-BMA) Application. Scopio's X100 / X100HT with FF-BMA Application are...Read more
MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, Telix, the Company) today announces that it has selected Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH, Cardinal Health) as a commercial radiopharmaceutical distributor to supply finished unit doses of its PET1 agent, Zircaix®2 (TLX250-CDx) for the imaging of kidney cancer in the United States (U.S.), subject to regulatory approval. In preparation for a...Read more
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to expand the indication for current-generation INGEVITY™+ Pacing Leads – thin wires placed inside the heart and connected to an implantable device – to include conduction system pacing (CSP) and sensing of the left bundle branch area (LBBA) when connected to a single- or dual-chamber...Read more
The company to feature new products at American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meeting PORTAGE, Mich. / Sep 11, 2024 / Business Wire / Stryker (NYSE:SYK), a global leader in medical technologies, announced the addition of two new products to its Foot & Ankle portfolio – the Osteotomy Truss System™ (OTS) and Ankle Truss System™ (ATS), recently acquired from 4WEB Medical. The company will feature both the OTS and ATS,...Read more
New CLIA-certified lab ensures seamless transition from early assay development and testing to full companion diagnostics commercialization SANTA CLARA, Calif. / Sep 09, 2024 / Business Wire / Agilent Technologies Inc., (NYSE: A) today announced the launch of its Biopharma CDx Services Lab (BCSL) in Carpinteria, California, following receipt of California State clinical laboratory license and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments...Read more
Addition of Mr. Craig complements current board expertise with deep financial, broad operational and public company board experience DEERFIELD, Ill. / Sep 09, 2024 / Business Wire / Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, today announced it has appointed Jeffrey (Jay) A. Craig, former executive chair and chief executive officer (CEO) of Meritor Corporation, to its board of directors. Mr. Craig will serve on...Read more
Designed for people interested in improving their overall health and wellness Provides real-time glucose data and personal coaching insights based on the body's reaction to nutrition, exercise and life's daily stressors Available without a prescription; explore different purchase options at www.hellolingo.com ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced U.S. availability of Lingo™, the...Read more
The U.S. FDA granted Abbott Breakthrough Device designation to explore deep brain stimulation (DBS) for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) as an option to improve the lives of people with this debilitating condition Approximately 2.8 million Americans each year are diagnosed with TRD, a form of major depressive disorder that has not responded to two or more treatments1 ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott...Read more
Expands BD's portfolio of smart connected care solutions with leading monitoring technologies, including advanced AI-enabled clinical decision tools Combination of leading monitoring and infusion platforms enables future innovation opportunities for closed–loop monitoring and treatment, integrating combined company data sets and interoperability capabilities Business renamed as BD Advanced Patient Monitoring, will be based in Irvine,...Read more
LONDON / Aug 31, 2024 / Business Wire / Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) today announced the results from the RHEIA Trial, a first-of-its-kind trial focused exclusively on outcomes for women receiving transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Presenting one-year results during a Hot Line session at the ESC Congress 2024, investigators reported superior outcomes for women receiving the Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra or SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA...Read more
TruSight Oncology Comprehensive is the first US FDA-approved, distributable comprehensive genomic profiling IVD kit with pan-cancer companion diagnostic claims The 500+ gene biomarker test advances access to localized precision oncology for patients SAN DIEGO, Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced Food and Drug Administration...Read more
Pure Bliss™ Organic and Pure Bliss Organic with A2 Milk infant formulas – both USDA-certified – are now part of the Pure Bliss by Similac® line that includes European-made Pure Bliss Irish Farms, which starts with fresh milk from cows in Ireland Pure Bliss Organic in the 2-fluid ounce ready-to-feed bottle is the only USDA-certified organic liquid infant formula offered in select U.S. retail stores Pure Bliss by Similac...Read more
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced it has obtained CE mark for the ACURATE Prime™ Aortic Valve System, the newest transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) technology in the company's structural heart portfolio. The ACURATE Prime valve system is designed with several features to build upon the clinical performance of the ACURATE neo2™ platform including an...Read more
Available for purchase today at Stelo.com for people in the U.S. 18 and older not using insulin Provides 24/7 powerful and personalized glucose insights directly to a smartphone,* revealing how food, exercise and sleep can affect glucose Tracking glucose just got easier, with no prescription and no fingersticks, ever Specifically designed to help people with Type 2 diabetes not using insulin and those with prediabetes reach their A1c...Read more
Portage, Michigan, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stryker (NYSE: SYK), a global leader in medical technologies, announced today a definitive agreement to acquire Vertos Medical Inc., a privately held company providing a minimally invasive solution for treating chronic lower back pain caused by lumbar spinal stenosis. Lumbar spinal stenosis affects millions of people globally and is a leading cause of pain and disability. Patients...Read more
New facility opening in Walton Hills demonstrates ongoing commitment to increase U.S. warehouse capacity and modernize operations DUBLIN, Ohio, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) announced today its plans to open a new distribution center in Walton Hills, Ohio, supporting its U.S. Medical Products and Distribution business. The facility will integrate new technology solutions, deliver operational...Read more
Record Q2 2024 sales of $2.5 billion, up 3%, or 6% constant currency1 (cc) Q2 2024 diluted EPS of $0.45, up 32%, or 47% cc; core diluted EPS2 of $0.74, up 7%, or 15% cc H1 2024 cash from operations of $871 million; free cash flow3 of $667 million, up $478 million, or 253% Received U.S. FDA clearance of Unity VCS/CS and PDUFA date for AR-15512 of May 30th, 2025 Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Art. 53 LR GENEVA / Aug 20, 2024 /...Read more
Product innovation driving growth across diversified health tech portfolio, including Automated Insulin Delivery, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, Pulsed Field Cardiac Ablation, Pain Stimulation, and Deep Brain Stimulation GALWAY, Ireland, Aug. 20, 2024 /CNW/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) today announced financial results for its first quarter (Q1) of fiscal year 2025 (FY25), which ended July 26, 2024. Key...Read more
Abbott's AVEIR™ DR leadless pacemaker system was first implanted at the Montreal Heart Institute in Montreal, Quebec and Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, Alberta The AVEIR DR leadless pacemaker system is designed to address abnormal heart rhythms 1 Abbott's first-of-its-kind i2i™ technology enables synchronized communication between two leadless pacemakers, which are each roughly one-tenth the size of a traditional...Read more
SANTA CLARA, Calif. / Aug 15, 2024 / Business Wire / Agilent Technologies Inc., (NYSE: A) today announced the release of its new Agilent J&W 5Q GC/MS Columns, representing a major advance in gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) column technology. Agilent has a 50-year history of innovation in gas chromatography, continually setting the standard for GC column performance. The new Agilent J&W 5Q GC/MS columns combine Agilent’s...Read more
DelOrefice is the Chief Financial Officer at BD, one of the largest global MedTech companies in the world Board appointment brings over 30 years of strategic and operational finance expertise SAN DIEGO, Aug. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ResMed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD) today announced it has expanded the size of its board of directors to 11 and has elected Christopher DelOrefice to the board, effective immediately. Mr. DelOrefice was...Read more
Québec becomes the latest province to offer public coverage for Dexcom G7, helping those living with type 1 diabetes access an innovative and effective management solution BURNABY, British Columbia / Aug 14, 2024 / Business Wire / Dexcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM), a global leader in real-time continuous glucose monitoring (rtCGM) for people with diabetes, announced today that its latest innovation, the Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose...Read more
Fourth quarter revenue increased 12% to $59.9 billion Fourth quarter GAAP1 operating earnings were $401 million and GAAP diluted EPS was $0.96 Fourth quarter non-GAAP operating earnings increased 14% to $605 million and non-GAAP diluted EPS increased 29% to $1.84 Fiscal Year 2024 operating cash flow and adjusted free cash flow reached all-time highs of $3.8 billion and $3.9 billion, respectively Fiscal year 2025 non-GAAP EPS...Read more
Establishes Vantive as a leading standalone kidney care business backed by Carlyle’s global investment team and resources Sale follows robust process focused on maximizing stockholder value Provides increased flexibility to deploy capital toward opportunities to accelerate Baxter’s and Vantive’s respective growth objectives Represents key milestone in Baxter’s ongoing business transformation, enabling heightened strategic clarity,...Read more
Portage, Michigan, Aug. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stryker (NYSE: SYK), a global leader in medical technologies, announced today a definitive agreement to acquire care.ai, a privately held company specializing in delivering AI-assisted virtual care workflows, smart room technology and ambient intelligence solutions. The acquisition will strengthen Stryker’s growing healthcare IT offering and wirelessly connected medical device...Read more
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 8, 2024 /CNW/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced that the Government of Quebec's Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) published an update to its formulary that includes expanded reimbursement for Abbott's FreeStyle Libre 2* flash glucose monitoring system to more adults living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. As of July 4, 2024, provincial reimbursement criteria expanded for individuals 18 years of...Read more
Medtronic Diabetes expands CGM offerings to meet more people where they are in their diabetes journey DUBLIN, Aug. 7, 2024 /CNW/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its Simplera™ continuous glucose monitor (CGM) — the company's first disposable, all-in-one CGM that's half the size of previous Medtronic CGMs. The discreet...Read more
| Company | Change | Last Trade |
|---|---|---|
| ICON | 8.07 4.13 | $203.67 |
| West Pharmaceutical | 7.56 2.49 | $311.66 |
| Mettler-Toledo | 6.23 0.54 | $1,166.90 |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | 3.72 0.73 | $512.84 |
| ResMed | 3.43 1.44 | $241.55 |
| IQVIA | 3.05 1.59 | $194.38 |
| Intuitive Surgical | 3.00 0.56 | $541.82 |
| Danaher | 2.26 0.98 | $233.10 |
| Cardinal Health | 2.01 1.70 | $120.34 |
| Labcorp | 1.62 0.69 | $237.85 |
| DexCom | 0.36 0.48 | $75.24 |
| STERIS | 0.25 0.12 | $212.25 |
| Baxter | 0.11 0.34 | $32.63 |
| Alcon | 0.07 0.08 | $85.50 |
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