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How New U.S. Tariffs Could Reshape Patent Litigation in the Medical Device Industry
As the U.S. imposes sweeping new tariffs on over 180 countries and territories—including a baseline 10% rate and steep increases for China (originally 145%, now reduced to 30% for 90...
Medtech Leaders Speak Out On Impact of Global Tariffs
Some Medtech companies recently addressed the potential impact of global tariffs in their Q1 2025 earnings calls.  Johnson & Johnson and Abbott were among the first to speak on the...
U.S. Tariffs and the Medical Device Industry
As of April 24, 2025, the United States has imposed tariffs on over 180 countries and territories. This includes a universal 10% baseline tariff while larger tariffs are in a...
An Alternative for Treating Mitral Regurgitation Receives Support for Ongoing Trial
Mitral regurgitation is the most common form of valvular heart disease and affects around 10% of Americans over 75. It occurs when the mitral valve, which is located between the...
Zydus Lifesciences in Discussions to Acquire Majority Stake in Amplitude Surgical for €256.8M ($277.4M)
Zydus Lifesciences Limited announced on March 11, 2025, that it entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Amplitude Surgical. Reports state that Zydus Lifesciences has a tender...
Boston Scientific Agrees to Acquire SoniVie Ltd. for up to $540 Million
Boston Scientific recently announced it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SoniVie Ltd.  According to the press release, SoniVie is a privately held medical device company that developed the...
Global Market Size and Technological Advancements for Implantable Medical Devices Continue to Grow
A recent report by Precedence Research estimates the global market size for implantable medical devices will grow from USD 97.62 Billion in 2024 to USD 178.15 Billion by 2034: The...
BD Announces Restructuring to Focus on Medical Technology
On February 5, 2025, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) announced plans to separate its Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business into an independent entity. The Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business is...
Zimmer Biomet to Acquire Paragon 28
Zimmer Biomet recently announced entering a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding common shares of Paragon 28. Under the agreement, Zimmer Biomet will pay $13.00 per share, valuing Paragon 28...
Stryker Agrees to Sell Spinal Implants Business
Stryker, one of the world’s largest medtech companies, recently announced an agreement to sell its Spinal Implants business to Viscogliosi Brothers, a New York-based, family-owned investment firm founded by three...
FDA Issues Draft Guidance for the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Medical Devices and Drug Development
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently issued two draft guidance documents aimed at providing recommendations for the use of AI in medical devices and drug and biological product...
Stryker Agrees to Acquire Inari Medical for $4.9 Billion
Stryker Corporation (“Stryker”) recently announced entering into a definitive agreement to acquire Inari Medical, Inc. (“Inari”) for approximately $4.9 billion. Inari develops technologies and products for treating pulmonary embolism, deep...
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