Distribution
Abbott inks co-distribution deal with Carl Zeiss Meditec
Intuitive Surgical goes direct in Japan
Boston Scientific makes new friends in Israel
Massachusetts medical device maker Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) has a new partner in Israel, agreeing to supply a slate of its products through local distributor Amos Gazit Ltd
Medtronic puts fresh skin in distribution deals in Turkey and Missouri
Taking on the corruption challenge of 3rd-party partners
By Randy Stpehens and Mary Bennett
Smart device manufacturers implement compliance programs to minimize the risk of corruption through policies, hotlines, training and auditing. However, such controls are largely aimed at shaping the behavior of their employees. What about agents, distributors and other third party partners? After all, the GlaxoSmithKline corruption scandal allegedly involved the use of travel agencies1. What about third parties acting on their own, yet on behalf of a medical device firm?
Itamar Medical inks distribution deals with Medtronic, Philips
Nephros expands European distribution deal
Nephros (OTC:NEPH) said it plans to extend and expand its deal with Italian distributor Bellco Srl, adding more countries to their existing deal.
Mirandola-based Bellco is focused on providing dialysis and extracorporeal blood purification technology. The 2 companies have extended their deal until Dec. 31, 2021, according to a press release.
RTI Surgical extends supply deal with Zimmer’s trauma biz
Cordis inks distribution deal for TriReme’s Chocolate PTA balloon catheter
Cordis Corp., a Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) subsidiary, said it inked an exclusive deal to distribute TriReme Medical’s Chocolate PTA balloon catheter.
The Chocolate PTA device is designed to treat peripheral artery disease
NeuroMetrix signs distribution deal with DJO Global
NeuroMetrix (NSDQ:NURO) said it signed a national distribution deal with DJO Global for its Sensus pain management system.