CryoLife this week said it signed a distribution agreement with Misonix where Misonix will have exclusive commercialization rights of NeoPatch. The NeoPatch, made by CryoLife, is a dehydrated and terminally sterilized chorioamniotic allograft that is made from human placental membrane. It is designed to treat a wide range of indications outside of cardiac and vascular […]
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Department of Justice clears Misonix in China FPCA probe
Misonix (NSDQ:MSON) said last week that the U.S. Department of Justice has dropped its inquiry into the company following a probe of self-reported possible Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations in China. The Justice Department action, detailed in an August 13, 2019, letter to the company, follows the Securities & Exchange Commission’s June 18, 2019, letter […]
Misonix lands CE Mark for Nexus ultrasonic platform
Misonix (NSDQ:MSON) said today that it has received the CE Mark for a new ultrasonic surgical platform. The Nexus platform combines all the features of Misonix’s existing solutions, including BoneScalpel, SonicOne and Sonastar, into a single, fully integrated platform that was also designed to accommodate future solutions. The Nexus platform is driven by a new […]
SEC clears Misonix in China FCPA probe
Misonix (NSDQ:MSON) said today that the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission cleared it after a probe of self-reported possible Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations in China. The case dates back to the fall of 2016, when then-chairman & CEO Michael McManus Jr. stepped down just before Misonix delayed its annual report due to “deficiencies” in its internal […]
Misonix gains FDA clearance for ultrasonic surgical platform
Misonix (NSDQ:MSON) said today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for a new ultrasonic surgical platform. The Nexus platform combines all the features of Misonix’s existing solutions, including BoneScalpel, SonicOne and Sonastar, into a single, fully integrated platform that was also designed to accommodate future solutions. The Nexus platform is driven by a new […]
Misonix settles derivatives suit brought over Chinese FCPA case
Misonix (NSDQ:MSON) agreed to enact a six-year plan to reform its corporate governance and cover $500,000 worth of legal fees to settle a shareholders derivative complaint brought over alleged violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in China. The case dates back to the fall of 2016, when then-chairman & CEO Michael McManus Jr. stepped down […]
Misonix puts up $97m in stock for Solsys Medical
Misonix (NSDQ:MSON) said yesterday that it put $97 million in stock on the table for Solsys Medical, formerly Soluble Systems, and its TheraSkin regenerative wound dressing. The deal calls for Farmingdale, N.Y.-based Misonix to issue 5.7 million new shares to Solsys stockholders, which would leave MSON investors owning 64% of the new company and former Solsys […]
Cantel Medical taps ex-Cardinal Health COO Fotiades for CEO | Personnel Moves, March 5, 2019
Cantel Medical taps ex-Cardinal Health vet for CEO Cantel Medical (NYSE:CMD) said today that it named former Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) COO George Fotiades to be its new president & CEO, replacing Jorgen Hansen effective immediately. Fotiades will retain his seat on Cantel’s board, the Little Falls, N.J.-based company said. “On behalf of the board, I am very […]
3M names CEO Roman as board chair | Personnel Moves – February 7, 2019
3M (NYSE:MMM) said yesterday that its board of directors nominated CEO Mike Roman as its new chairperson, with current exec chair Inge Thulin announcing their intention to retire. The move is slated to take effect following the St. Paul, Minn.-based company’s annual meeting of shareholders on May 14. “Under Inge’s leadership, 3M evolved into a more […]
NASS 2017 Roundup: Zimmer Biomet launches Vitality+, Vital spinal fixation systems
Zimmer Biomet (NYSE:ZBH) today announced the launch of its Vitality+ and Vital spine fixation systems in the US following recent 510(k) clearance for pedicle preparation and screw insertion under power. The Vitality+ spinal fixation system is composed of a Vitality+ Power designed for controlled pedicle preparation and pedicle screw insertion, Vitality+ PSO designed for optimal pedicle […]
Misonix inks $11m Chinese licensing, manufacturing deal for SonaStar
Misonix (NSDQ:MSON) said today it inked an $11 million licensing and exclusive manufacturing deal with Chinese Hunan Xing Hang Rui Kang Bio-Technologies for Misonix’s SonaStar product line in China, Hong Kong and Macau. Through the agreement, Misonix will receive $5 million in upfront technology license fees and stocking orders as well as minimum royalty payments from […]