Diagnostics specialists win the US device approval race
The speediest device developer is Roche, but a look at companies’ strategies shows the perils of relying on bought-in tech.
Stryker spends $500m to re-up on robots
Deal is the fifth largest robotics surgery purchase ever, and the second big move from Stryker.
The extremes converge in big medtech’s hiring practices
Intuitive Surgical makes the most money per employee – but the title of “most improved” goes to Philips.
3M manages its wounds with Acelity buy
Acelity falls to 3M, but the conglomerate has taken on a great deal of debt and could see its credit rating fall.
Auris acquisition could prompt more mega VC rounds
The J&J-Auris tie-up will yield a huge return for investors who went in big.
Medtechs saw little advantage in scale in 2018
Big medtech is keeping its purse-strings closed – but private equity sees value in subsidiaries.
Roche leaves Abbott in the dust when it comes to US approval times
The Swiss group has succeeded with its internally developed diagnostics, but buying in innovation has served Becton Dickinson well.
Stryker gets its purse out again, but integration is key
Having won the most acquisitive crown in 2016, Stryker seems to be seeking the prize this year too, buying Invuity and spinal company K2M.
Medtechs prioritise efficiency when it comes to hiring
Big cap medtech is hiring, largely thanks to organic growth.
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