Getinge‘s (PINK:GETI B) Datascope said today it is filing a motion to join fellow Getinge company Maquet‘s patent infringement case against Abiomed (NSDQ:ABMD). The Wayne, N.J.-based company said it is asserting counterclaims which allege that Abiomed engaged in false advertising to promote that its Impella device was superior to Datascope’s intra-aortic balloon pumps. Datascope said that, […]
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7 medtech stories we missed this week: April 21, 2017
From new and renewed partnerships to FDA approvals, here are 7 medtech stories we missed this week but thought were still worth mentioning. 1. Life Spine receives FDA clearance for cervical spacer system Life Spine announced in an April 19 press release that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Plateau-C Ti Cervical Spacer […]
Maquet warns on venting battery issues with Cardiosave balloon pumps
Getinge‘s (PINK:GETI B) medical subsidiary Maquet Cardiovascular recently issued an urgent product recall notice for its Cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pump over issues with its lithium ion batteries sparking or smoking after being dropped. In an urgent product recall notice, the company said it has received 3 reported occurrences of the batteries venting when dropped, creating the potential […]
Saphena files counter-suit against Getinge’s Maquet
Saphena Medical said today that late last month that it, and Dr. Albert Chin, filed counterclaims against Getinge‘s (PINK:GETI B) medical subsidiary Maquet Cardiovascular in response to a suit alleging patent infringement and breaches of contract. The counterclaim, filed on Feb. 22, is in response to an ongoing spat between the companies related to patents and intellectual […]
Getinge inks distro deal for Ultra Clean Systems’ ultrasonic surgical instrument cleaning equipment
Getinge (PINK:GETI B) said today it inked an exclusive distribution agreement with Ultra Clean Systems to distribute its ultrasonic surgical instrument cleaning systems. Through the deal, Getinge will gain exclusive rights to distribute the full line of Ultra Clean Systems hospital-grade ultrasonic cleaning equipment and accessories and detergent for cleaning Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci robotic instruments in […]
Maquet expands patent suit against Saphena
Getinge‘s (PINK:GETI B) medical subsidiary Maquet Cardiovascular said today it expanded a patent infringement suit against Saphena Medical and former employee Dr. Albert Chin, adding 2 specific actions taken by the defendants to the case. The amended complaint, originally filed on Dec. 16 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, addresses the application for […]
7 medtech stories we missed: Feb. 3, 2017
From disappointing Getinge earnings to a $2.25 billion U.S. Defense Department contract for Cardinal Health to a host of 510(k) clearances, here are seven recent medtech stories that are still worth a mention. 1. Getinge disappoints on earnings—again Getinge stock took a nearly 10% tumble last week after releasing earnings that Reuters says lagged analyst […]
Getinge’s Maquet files suit against Saphena Medical
Getinge‘s (PINK:GETI B) medical subsidiary Maquet Cardiovascular said it filed a lawsuit this week against Saphena Medical and former employee Dr. Albert Chin, asserting that both parties infringed upon patents related to its VasoView endoscopic vein harvesting products. The suit, filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, asserts Dr. Chin took […]
Incoming Getinge CEO Perjos has industrial background
(Reuters) — Swedish medical technology firm Getinge (PINK:GETI B) said today that it found a new CEO, sending up its battered shares, but some analysts said the incoming industrialist lacked the necessary sector experience. Getinge has been through a turbulent period, firing CEO Alex Myers in August after only 18 months in the job and replacing its CFO in […]
Heater-cooler issue expands to snare Maquet
Getinge‘s (PINK:GETI B) medical subsidiary Maquet Medical Systems is the latest to announce issues with bacterial contamination associated with its surgical heater-cooler units, according to a field safety notice released this month. The warning affects its HCU 20, HCU 30 and HCU 40 heater-cooler units and its HU 35 heater unit. The company said that it, […]
Getinge to spin out Patient & Post-Acute Care business, earnings
Getinge (PINK:GETI B) said Tuesday it is looking to spin-out its Patient & Post-Acute Care businesses in an attempt to strategically ensure sustainable growth at the company. The move comes as the Swedish company said it will focus on its Acute Care Therapies and Surgical Workflows businesses. The Acute Care Therapies business includes solutions and devices related to […]