Leadless pacemakers: An emerging medical device trend
With the recent development of leadless pacemakers, there is optimism that complication rates may be reduced in patients with implanted pacemakers.
Six year slump: WSJ gets into nitty gritty of medical device funding drought
While it’s no secret venture capital for the medical device industry is drying up, The Wall Street Journal takes a look at how to fund a medical device in the face of such a rough market. Unfortunately they don’t come up with any new ideas: family investments, corporate venture capital, debt, you know the drill. […]
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The Top 5 Home Care Franchise Opportunities in the U.S.
The home care industry is booming. As Baby Boomers age and more families seek in-home solutions for loved ones, demand for home care services is at an all-time high.
St. Jude Medical acquires mini, leadless pacemaker technology with Nanostim buy
St. Jude Medical (STJ) announced it has acquired Nanostim, Inc., a California-based early-stage medical device company focused on leadless pacemaker technology, for $123.5 million. The startup could stand to gain up to an additional $65 million if it meets certain milestones. This deal culminates a partnership that began on May 3, 2011, when STJ decided […]