Stryker Acquires Amplitude Vascular Systems (AVS) to Add Next-Generation IVL Technology

Boston Scientific Agrees to Acquire Bolt Medical

January 8, 2025

Medical Devices

Boston Scientific Corporation entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bolt Medical, Inc., developer of an intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) laser-based platform for treating calcified coronary and peripheral artery disease. The deal includes an upfront payment of about $443 million for the 74% stake Boston Scientific does not already own, plus up to $221 million tied to regulatory milestones.

Stryker Acquires Vertos Medical Inc.

August 22, 2024

Medical Devices

Stryker has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Vertos Medical Inc., a privately held company that develops the minimally invasive Mild® procedure for treating lumbar spinal stenosis. The acquisition expands Stryker’s interventional pain management and minimally invasive treatment portfolio and extends its reach into ambulatory surgery centers; the transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions.

Johnson & Johnson to Acquire Shockwave Medical for $13.1 Billion

April 5, 2024

Healthcare Services

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Shockwave Medical for $335.00 per share in cash, implying an enterprise value of about $13.1 billion. The deal expands J&J MedTech’s cardiovascular intervention portfolio—adding Shockwave’s intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) technology for calcified coronary and peripheral artery disease.

Stryker Acquires Cerus Endovascular

May 2, 2023

Medical Devices

Stryker has completed the acquisition of Cerus Endovascular Ltd., a privately held, commercial-stage medical device company that developed the Contour Neurovascular System and Neqstent devices for treatment of intracranial aneurysms. The deal expands Stryker’s Neurovascular portfolio and strengthens its aneurysm/hemorrhagic treatment capabilities globally (reported purchase price approximately $530 million).

Altura Capital Acquires Automation & Validation Solutions (AVS)

May 16, 2022

Healthcare Services

Altura Capital has acquired Automation & Validation Solutions, Inc. (AVS), a Blue Bell, Pennsylvania-based provider of engineering, automation, validation, and clinical solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and diagnostic industries. The transaction was marketed by Woodbridge International; Altura, a Coral Gables-based social impact private equity firm, focuses on small and lower-middle market investments with an emphasis on underserved communities and diverse ownership.

Philips Acquires Intact Vascular

August 27, 2020

Medical Devices

Royal Philips has signed an agreement to acquire Intact Vascular, a U.S.-based developer of the Tack Endovascular System, to expand Philips' image-guided therapy devices portfolio for peripheral artery disease. The deal includes USD 275 million upfront in cash plus deferred payments (up to ~USD 360 million total) and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2020, after which Intact Vascular will join Philips' Image-Guided Therapy business.