Integra LifeSciences (NSDQ:IART) today said it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ACell. Through the deal, Integra LifeSciences will pay $300 million in cash upfront at closing, subject to customary purchase price adjustments with cash payments of up to an additional $100 million upon certain revenue growth milestones. Columbia, Md.-based ACell currently develops The MatriStem […]
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ACell to pay $15m to settle secret recall charges
ACell last week pleaded guilty to a charge that it failed to report a recall of its MicroMatrix wound dressing and settled charges that it violated the False Claims Act, agreeing to pay $15 million to put the matter to rest, the U.S. Justice Dept. said. Columbia, Md.-based ACell also agreed to abide by a […]
Aegea Medical picks up former Cardiokinetix, Concentric Medical CEO Sainz | Personnel Moves – May 14, 2018
Aegea Medical said last week it tapped former Cardiokinetix prez & CEO Maria Sainz as its new president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Sainz will replace former CEO Don Gurskis, who has held the corner office since 2013. Gurskis will remain on as member of the Redwood City, Calif.-based company’s executive management team. “Maria is […]
Ex-Abbott exec Simhambhatla is new Alphaeon CEO | Personnel Moves August 26, 2016
Ex-Abbott exec Simhambhatla is new Alphaeon CEO Healthcare and social commerce company Alphaeon said last week it tapped former Abbott (NYSE:ABT) senior veep Dr. Murthy Simhambhatla as its new CEO and president, replacing Robert Grant who was recently appointed as vice chair of the company’s board of directors. Dr. Simhambhatla previously operated as a senior partner Strathspey […]
ACell wins 510(k) for modified MicroMatrix
ACell said today it won additional FDA 510(k) clearance for its MicroMatrix device allowing the use of the device in conjunction with Cytal wound matrix or Cytal burn matrix devices. The MicroMatrix is a micronized particulate form of ACell’s Urinary Bladder Matrix designed to cover the wound bed in normal or irregular wounds, the Columbia, […]