Alphatec (NSDQ:ATEC) today said it would acquire EOS Imaging for $88 million, plus debt retirement of $33.9 million. EOS Imaging develops rapid, low dose, biplanar, full-body imaging and 3D modeling capabilities. It captures a calibrated, full-body image in a standing position, offering precise measurement of anatomical angles and dimensions. “This is a monumental transaction for ATEC,” […]
EOS Imaging launches next-gen imaging system
EOS Imaging (EPA:EOSI) announced the launch of its new EOSedge next-generation imaging system in Europe, Canada and Australia. EOSedge is a combination of X-ray detection, low-dose radiation and high-resolution imaging in the delivery of musculoskeletal imaging exams. It includes EOS Imaging’s Flex Dose technology for modulating radiation dose along the patient’s body, along with high-resolution photon […]
Google taps ex-Geisinger CEO Feinberg to lead consolidated Google Health biz | Personnel Moves – November 14, 2018
Google (NSDQ:GOOG) has picked up former Geisinger Health CEO David Feinberg to lead its fragmented health divisions under the Google Health moniker, according to a recent CNBC report. The tech giant had been searching for a head for several months, with artificial intelligence head Jeff Dean heavily involved in the process, according to the report. Other […]
CardioMech taps medtech vet Nehm for CEO | Personnel Moves, November 5, 2018
CardioMech taps medtech veteran Nehm for CEO Swedish mitral valve repair company CardioMech said today that it named medical device industry veteran Richard Nehm as president & CEO effective immediately. Nehm’s resume includes stints at Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX), Abbott (NYSE:ABT) acquisition Tendyne and ATS Medical (acquired by Medtronic (NYSE:MDT)). CardioMech also named Spinal Stabilization Technologies president […]
7 medtech stories we missed this week: Sept. 8, 2017
From BrainScope’s pediatric traumatic brain injury assessment device to EOS Imaging releasing new surgery planning software, here are seven medtech stories we missed this week but thought were still worth a mention. 1. BrainScope to develop pediatric traumatic brain injury assessment device BrainScope announced in a Sept. 7 press release that it will immediately start creating […]
Lumicell taps ex-Accuray COO Londy as CEO | Personnel Moves July 18, 2017
Lumicell said last week it tapped former Accuray (NSDQ:ARAY) chief operating officer Kelly Londy as its new chief exec, with founder W. Lee moving to take the role of prez & chief scientific officer. Prior to holding the COO position at Accuray, Londy has held leadership positions at GE Healthcare (NYSE:GE) and Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG), Lumicell said. “We are […]
Eos Imaging wins FDA nod for spineEos 3D planning solution
EOS Imaging (EPA:EOSI) said it won pre-market approval from the FDA for its spineEos 3D planning software for spinal surgeries. Paris-based Eos won CE Mark approval in the European Union in February for the system, which is designed to use 3D imaging to create optimized treatment plans for pediatric patients with scoliosis and adults with […]
AOSS roundup: JNJ inks deal for bundled payments for hip & knee replacements
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) subsidiary DePuy Synthes today announced an exclusive strategic alliance with Value Stream Partners, a company specializing in knee and hip replacement bundled payment program development and implementation. The announcement was made at the American Academy of Orthopaedic surgeons annual meeting this week. “This exclusive arrangement with VSP will further enable us to help […]
EOS Imaging wins CE Mark for spineEOS
EOS Imaging said today it won CE Mark approval in the European Union for its spineEOS 3D planning software for spinal surgery based on EOS bi-planar imaging. The spineEOS 3D planning sotware is designed to allow surgeons to use 3D-imaging to create optimized treatment plans for improved sagittal alignment for pediatric patients with Adolescent Idiopathic […]
EOS Imaging touts sterEOS workstation study data
EOS Imaging said today that a clinical study examining the association of sagittal balance measurements and risk of falling in elderly patients reported a correlation between the falling risk and postural balance measured using its sterEOS workstation. The study results are slated to be presented at the French Rheumatology Congress in Paris this week, EOS […]
Stryker eliminates international prez Subrahmanian’s role | Personnel Moves
Stryker (NYSE:SYK) said yesterday that it’s eliminating the role of international president held by Ramesh Subrahmanian as it reorganizes its overseas business. After Subrahmanian’s departure, effective Dec. 31, he’s slated to stay on until March 31, 2016, as an advisor, Stryker said in a regulatory filing. International sales were down across the board during Stryker’s […]
