MassDevice.com +5 | The top 5 medtech stories for December 8, 2016

Say hello to MassDevice +5, a bite-sized view of the top five medtech stories of the day. This feature of MassDevice.com’s coverage highlights our 5 biggest and most influential stories from the day’s news to make sure you’re up to date on the headlines that continue to shape the medical device industry. Get this in your inbox everyday by subscribing to our newsletters.   5. Sanovas launches SinuGeniX sinus treatment subsidiary Sanovas recently announced the launch of SinuGeniX, a wholly-owned subsidiary focused on treating chronic sinusitis with the company’s RegENT sinus treatment system. The newly-launched subsidiary won’t just supply a single tool for treating chronic sinusitis, which affects over 28 million Americans, but a suite of technologies, Sanovas CEO and system co-inventer Larry Gerrans told MassDevice.com in an interview. Read more 4. Abbott files to terminate $6B Alere acquisition Abbott said today it filed a complaint with the Delaware Court of Chancery seeking to terminate its proposed $5.8 billion acquisition of Alere, referencing a “substantial loss in Alere’s value.” Illinois-based Abbott said that since signing its agreement to pick up Alere on January 30, the company has “suffered a series of damaging business developments.” Read more 3. Terumo moves forward on $1B deal to pick up St. Jude, Abbott vascular assets Terumo Corp. said today it reached an agreement with Abbott and St. Jude Medical to acqu...
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