Carl Zeiss Meditec said today that it reached a favorable resolution to settle a lawsuit against Topcon subsidiaries regarding trade secrets. The company’s suit against Topcon’s U.S.-based subsidiaries had been pending in the U.S. federal court for the Northern District of California. Zeiss said the settlement reinforces the protection of its trade secrets and “restores […]
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FDA approves Zeiss software that treats nearsightedness
Zeiss Medical Technology announced that the FDA approved the VisuMax 800 with Smile Pro software. The Carl Zeiss Meditec unit designed the software to treat nearsightedness, with or without astigmatism. Its latest generation of femtosecond lasers enters the U.S. market with more than 8 million eyes already treated with Smile software. “The increasing global adoption […]
Carl Zeiss Meditec enhances ophthalmic portfolio with $1B acquisition
Carl Zeiss Meditec announced today that it entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center. The Germany-based company acquired DORC from the France-based investment firm Eurazeo. It expects the acquisition to enhance and complement its broad ophthalmic portfolio and range of digitally connected workflow solutions. The company develops […]
Zeiss to unveil new intraocular lens, other ophthalmic tech
Zeiss Medical Technology intends to unveil new ophthalmic innovations within its cataract and corneal refractive workflows. The Carl Zeiss Meditec unit plans to showcase these technologies at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery conference next month. As part of its ecosystem, the new offerings bolster Zeiss’ leadership position in ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical […]
FDA clears Zeiss bipolar forceps for electrosurgery
Zeiss Medical Technology announced that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its MTLawton disposable bipolar forceps. Jena, Germany-based Zeiss designed the forceps with a special copper-base alloy. MTLawton potentially reduces tissue adhesion and subsequent charring during the dissection of tissue. The system also features an extended shaft that helps the forceps reduce visual restrictions in […]
How did medtech companies score on environmental stewardship list?
Medical Design & Outsourcing recently rated the world’s largest medical device companies — the Big 100 — for their sales numbers and R&D spend. Now we can share how some of them scored on an environmental nonprofit’s annual list of companies ranked for their actions on climate change. Not-for-profit organization CDP (Stockholm, Sweden) runs a global disclosure system for […]
Changes at the top for Zeiss ophthalmic biz
Carl Zeiss Meditec announced today that Jim Mazzo will retire from his role as president of ophthalmic devices and head of the ophthalmic devices strategic business unit. Mazzo is slated to continue supporting Zeiss as an advisor, having spent over 40 years in the ophthalmic industry and more than three with Zeiss. His retirement is […]
Zeiss invests in MicroOptx
Carl Zeiss Meditec last week announced that it is a new shareholder of MicroOptx. Minneapolis-based MicroOptx develops minimally invasive glaucoma surgery devices. The technology is designed to provide effective reduction of intraocular pressure with one surgical procedure. Get the full story on our sister site, Medical Design & Outsourcing.
Carl Zeiss Meditec revenue up nearly 10% in Q1
Carl Zeiss Meditec officials are boasting a strong start to their present fiscal year, announcing that revenue increased to €323.6 million ($382.4 million) during the company’s first quarter. Revenue for the quarter ended Dec. 31 was up 9.8% year over year. Earnings before interest and taxes also increased, up 23.7% to €48.1 million ($56.4 million). Get the full […]
Carl Zeiss Meditec buys cataract surgery device maker IanTech
Carl Zeiss Meditec (ETR:AFX) said today it inked a deal to acquire micro-interventional cataract surgery tech dev IanTech for an undisclosed amount. Reno, Nev.-based IanTech designed and developed the miLOOP device intended for micro-interventional cataract surgery. The system uses thin, super-elastic, self-expanding nitinol filament technology and is intended to allow the user to achieve full thickness […]
Carl Zeiss Meditec wins FDA nod for ReLEx SMILE
Carl Zeiss Meditec (ETR:AFX) said today it won FDA premarket approval for its ReLEx Smile laser system intended for ophthalmological use. The German company said that with the approval, its ReLEx Smile system is now cleared for patients with astigmatism. The approval also allows for a small entry incision to be made, allowing the company’s Smile […]