Vascular Dynamics raises $10m
November 7, 2014 by Val Kennedy
Spiracur raises $16m from GE Capital
Spiracur said today that it raised $16 million debt round from GE Capital for its negative-pressure wound therapy device.
Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Spiracur said it plans to use the proceeds to launch new products, penetrate new care settings and for global expansion.
General Electric backs Sonitus Medical with $10M loan
General Electric (NYSE:GE) said its GE Capital arm lent $10 million to Sonitus Medical for its SoundBite tooth-based hearing aid.
San Mateo, Calif.-based Sonitus plans to use the funds to expand commercialization of the SoundBite device, which uses bone conduction to transmit sound via the teeth, according to a press release.
Delphinus Medical lands $6M from General Electric
General Electric (NYSE:GE) said its GE Capital arm lent $6 million to Delphinus Medical Technologies for its SoftVue whole breast tomography system.
The loan is aimed at "clinical and early commercialization efforts" for Plymouth, Mich.-based Delphinus, according to a press release.
St. Jude Medical rebounds after “Greek tragedy” | Wall Street Beat
Shares of St. Jude Medical (NYSE:STJ) clawed back some of the value lost yesterday in what 1 waggish analyst termed a “Greek tragedy.”
STJ shares closed down 3.3% yesterday at $39.96 when the company revealed a $56 million writedown after a Greek distributor failed to pay up for an estimated 2 years worth of sales.
