Getinge has initiated a gradual phaseout of its surgical perfusion business, to focus on more profitable growth areas such as extracorporeal life support (ECLS) and transplant care. During a Jan. 28 earnings call, Getinge CEO Mattias Vadsten described surgical perfusion — technology that temporarily supports or replaces a patient’s heart and lungs during surgery — […]
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Getinge completes $477M Paragonix acquisition
Getinge today announced that it completed its previously announced acquisition of Paragonix Technologies for up to $477 million. Last month, the companies inked a definitive agreement under which Getinge would acquire the Massachusetts-based organ transplant technology developer. Getinge expects the deal to enhance its global healthcare portfolio while addressing needs in solid organ transplantation. Additionally, […]
Getinge to acquire organ preservation tech company Paragonix for $477M
Paragonix and Getinge announced a definitive agreement under which Getinge acquires the organ transplant technology developer. The total price of the acquisition, including upfront and earnout payments, could reach approximately $477 million. Getinge expects the deal to enhance its global healthcare portfolio while addressing needs in solid organ transplantation. The Sweden-based company can expand access to […]
FDA clears clinical decision software from Getinge
Getinge announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Talis +ACG (advanced clinical guidance) support software. Talis +ACG includes Talis-Anesthesia, Talis-Perfusion, Talis-RemoteView and Talis-ECMO applications. Getinge says it provides healthcare professionals with an easy-to-use digital companion. The system helps stay compliant with facility care protocols and surfaces alarm/advisory notifications that align with hospital […]
FDA warns of ‘continued safety and quality concerns’ in Getinge recalls
The FDA today sent a letter to health care providers and facilities expressing “continued safety and quality concerns” about Getinge/Maquet cardiovascular medical devices. The warning covers Getinge/Maquet/Datascope Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) devices and the Getinge/Maquet Cardiohelp system and HLS sets. “The FDA continues to receive medical device reports (MDR) related to […]
Getinge wins European approval for covered stent system
Getinge announced today that it received EU MDR certification for its Advanta V12 covered stent system for patients with aortoiliac occlusive disease (AIOD). The balloon-expandable covered stent’s indication aligns with AIOD, which includes treating lesions at the aortic bifurcation. Getinge said EU MDR certification highlights its dedication to providing safe, effective, high-quality products. With the […]
FDA clears Getinge’s cardiovascular surgery offering, company lanches new table, light in U.S.
Getinge this week announced a major FDA clearance and the beginning of a U.S. launch of multiple surgical tools. The Gothenburg, Sweden-based company won 510(k) clearance for its Vasoview Hemopro 3. This adds to the company’s portfolio of endoscopic vessel harvesting (EVH) solutions. Getinge said it designed the system with customer centricity top-of-mind. It hopes […]
Getinge appoints Agneta Palmér as CFO
Getinge announced today that it appointed Agneta Palmér as chief financial officer. Palmér will succeed Lars Sandström, who is leaving the company for a new opportunity outside of the company. Palmér most recently was the EVP of operations services at Getinge and has been with the company since 2018. ”I am very pleased that Agneta […]
Getinge makes infection prevention play with Healthmark buy
Getinge announced today that it has acquired Healthmark Industries, a Fraser, Michigan–based provider of instrument care and infection control consumables. The Swedish medtech company paid $320 million in cash for 100% of Healthmark. The acquisition aims to bolster Getinge’s footprint in the U.S. sterile reprocessing market while paving the way for Healthmark’s global expansion. The […]
Getinge subsidiary Datascope has another serious intra-aortic balloon pump recall
The FDA issued a notice labeling another recall of Getinge subsidiary Datascope’s Cardiosave pump as Class I, the most serious kind. This recall relates to the Swedish medtech company’s Cardiosave Hybrid and Cardiosave Rescue intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs). Both devices were subject to two separate Class I recalls in March. The company also initiated a Class I […]
FDA clears non-invasive mechanical ventilator from Getinge
Getinge announced today that the FDA cleared its Servo-air Lite wall gas-independent, non-invasive mechanical ventilator. Gothenburg, Sweden-based Getinge designed the turbine-driven ventilator to offer ICU-quality ventilation. However, its non-invasive nature gears it more toward spontaneously breathing patients in need of extra breathing support. The ventilator features a powerful turbine and long-lasting battery backup power. Getinge […]