Medical Devices Acquisitions

Aptyx announced the acquisition of Medical Murray’s facility in Charlotte, North Carolina, which develops and manufactures catheter-based interventional products and transcatheter implants. The acquired site will be integrated into a newly launched business unit, Aptyx Interventional Systems, expanding Aptyx’s design/development and advanced manufacturing capabilities for OEM life science customers. Medical Murray will continue to operate separately through its two Chicagoland-area facilities.

DuPont de Nemours closed its $313 million acquisition of Donatelle Plastics, a medical device contract manufacturer, on July 28. Donatelle will be integrated into DuPont’s materials science business (“New DuPont”) to expand DuPont’s healthcare and medical device manufacturing capabilities, complementing its prior acquisition of Spectrum Plastics Group.

Platinum Equity has acquired ASP Global, a healthcare-industry partner that develops, sources, and distributes consumable medical products for providers and distributors. ASP Global is headquartered in the Greater Atlanta area and will continue to be led by President and CEO Doug Shaver. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

London-based private equity firm Duke Street agreed to acquire Agito Medical from Philips. Agito Medical, headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark, supplies mobile medical imaging rental solutions and pre-owned imaging equipment and spare parts across Europe. Financial terms were not disclosed and the parties expect to close the transaction by October.

UFP Technologies, Inc. acquired AJR Enterprises, LLC for $110 million. AJR Enterprises, headquartered in St. Charles, Illinois, develops and manufactures single-use safe patient handling systems, adding cut-and-sew manufacturing services and specialty fabrics expertise to UFP’s patient surfaces portfolio. The acquisition was financed through borrowings under UFP’s amended and restated credit agreement.

HealthpointCapital announced it has acquired a majority stake in SteriCUBE Holdings, Inc., maker of the SteriCUBE Multiple Tray Sterilization (MTS) System for simultaneous sterilization of surgical instrument trays. The patented, FDA-cleared system is positioned as an alternative to disposable “blue wrap,” aiming to improve workflow efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance patient safety. Financial terms were not disclosed, and a new leadership team is being installed at closing.

An affiliate of H.I.G. Capital has completed the acquisition of the Spine division of ZimVie, Inc. The carved-out business will operate independently and has been renamed Highridge Medical, headquartered in Westminster, Colorado.

Young Innovations announced the acquisition of Salvin Dental Specialties, a supplier of regenerative biomaterials, surgical instrumentation, and other products for implant dentistry. Salvin is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and will continue to be led day-to-day by its existing leadership team, while founder Bob Salvin will serve as an adviser post-transaction. Young Innovations is a portfolio company of private equity firm TJC, L.P.

Nevro Corp. acquired Vyrsa Technologies, a privately held medical technology company focused on minimally invasive sacroiliac (SI) joint fusion devices for chronic SI joint pain. The deal signed and closed on November 30, 2023, with $40 million paid at closing and up to an additional $35 million in cash or stock contingent on development and sales milestones.

Calibre Scientific acquired Scientific Support Services Ltd (SSS), a UK-based provider of scientific instruments, supplies, and related technical services. The deal expands Calibre Scientific’s product and service offering and strengthens its market position across the British Isles, adding new customer relationships in end markets including petrochemical, environmental, and food and flavors.

Permobil has acquired PDG Mobility, a Vancouver, British Columbia-based designer and manufacturer of manual “tilt-in-space” wheelchairs. The deal expands Permobil’s manual wheelchair and complex rehabilitation portfolio by adding PDG’s tilt-in-space product range and related expertise. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Inverness Graham acquired Azer Scientific and will combine it with its existing portfolio company, Electron Microscopy Sciences (EMS). Azer, headquartered in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, supplies laboratory consumables and equipment for clinical, diagnostic, histology, and research applications. The combination is intended to create a scaled life sciences and clinical diagnostics lab supplies and services platform; financial terms were not disclosed.

One Rock Capital Partners completed the sale of Kova International, a developer and manufacturer of in vitro diagnostic products for clinical laboratories, to LGC Group. Kova is headquartered in Garden Grove, California and operates product lines in urinalysis controls and toxicology controls. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Capsa Healthcare, a portfolio company of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP), acquired MASS Medical Storage, LLC. MASS Medical designs and manufactures medical storage cabinets and carts, including endoscope drying and storage products used in gastrointestinal labs and other healthcare settings. The deal expands Capsa’s acute-care workflow product offering and represents Capsa’s sixth acquisition under LLCP ownership.

ASP Global announced it has acquired Nashville-based MediCore Medical Supply, a manufacturer and distributor of blood collection products. The deal expands ASP Global’s lab and diagnostic portfolio, adding MediCore’s ReadyLance line of safety lancets and heel devices. MediCore founder and former CEO Josh Pittman will join ASP Global as VP of Business Development.

SunMed entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Avanos Medical, Inc.'s respiratory health business, including the BALLARD, MICROCUFF, and endOclear product lines. The deal adds respiratory consumable products and includes two Avanos manufacturing facilities in Mexico along with related R&D expertise, expanding SunMed’s manufacturing footprint and product portfolio.

STRATEC SE signed an agreement to acquire Natech Plastics, Inc., a Ronkonkoma, New York-based designer and manufacturer of smart polymer-based consumables serving medical technology, in-vitro diagnostics, life sciences, and specialty packaging markets. The deal values Natech at USD 30.0 million plus an earn-out through 2025 and is expected to close in July 2023, funded via a newly arranged credit line.

Seal Shield acquired CleanSlate UV (Limestone Labs, Inc. dba CleanSlate) in an all-cash asset transaction with undisclosed terms. The deal expands Seal Shield’s UV-C device sanitization portfolio by combining Seal Shield’s healthcare hygiene products with CleanSlate’s patented UV-C technologies.

Allentown, LLC, a portfolio company of Aterian Investment Partners, acquired Northwestern Systems Corporation (doing business as BetterBuilt). Headquartered in Delta, British Columbia, BetterBuilt manufactures vivarium washing equipment and automation solutions for biomedical pre-clinical research and life sciences. The deal represents Allentown’s first strategic add-on acquisition since Aterian acquired Allentown in April 2022.

SpotSee acquired Sensor International’s patented temperature indicator technologies and related intellectual property. The acquired indicator technologies are intended for integration into products and packaging across life sciences, pharmaceuticals, medical devices/diagnostics, and food safety/cold-chain monitoring applications.

Vander-Bend Manufacturing, a portfolio company of Aterian Investment Partners, acquired Omni Components Corporation. Headquartered in Hudson, New Hampshire, Omni manufactures precision consumable medical products and instrumentation components for spinal, cardiovascular, and tendon-related surgeries. The deal is a strategic add-on that expands Vander-Bend’s medical technology manufacturing capabilities and geographic footprint.

Inverness Graham acquired Innovia Medical, a St. Paul, Minnesota-based manufacturer of branded single-use surgical products and sterile processing systems serving ENT, ophthalmic, gynecological, and aesthetic markets. The deal establishes Innovia as a new platform investment for Inverness Graham, with plans to invest in sales/marketing and R&D and pursue complementary add-on acquisitions. Transaction terms were not disclosed.

Calibre Scientific acquired SciQuip Ltd, a United Kingdom-based provider of scientific equipment, laboratory supplies, and related services. The deal expands Calibre Scientific’s UK operations and further diversifies its laboratory products and services offering, marking its 12th acquisition in the British Isles.

Calibre Scientific acquired AlphaScience GmbH, a diagnostics products provider headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. AlphaScience will be integrated with BIOZOL Diagnostica GmbH, a Calibre Scientific subsidiary, to expand sales capabilities and broaden the diagnostics product portfolio for customers across the DACH region.

Diversatek Healthcare, Inc. announced it has acquired Group G-Flex – GFE do Brasil, a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of reusable and single-use endoscopy devices and instruments. The deal expands Diversatek’s product portfolio by adding over 250 SKUs and strengthens its international distribution reach, including in LATAM and Europe.

Brixey & Meyer Capital (BMC) announced a growth capital investment in MasVida Healthcare Solutions, a Fort Worth, Texas-based provider of durable medical equipment rental and facility hygiene products for post-acute care facilities. Josh Robertson will continue as CEO, and Josh and George Robertson will remain owners in the business as BMC supports MasVida’s expansion in Texas and across the United States.

Biocare Medical, a portfolio company of GHO Capital Partners LLP, announced it has acquired Empire Genomics. The deal expands Biocare Medical’s molecular biomarker and probe offerings for cancer research and diagnostics and adds rapid biomarker development capabilities that can be automated on Biocare’s platforms.

DirectMed Parts & Service, LLC (DirectMed) acquired ScanMed LLC, an Omaha, Nebraska-based company specializing in MRI coil design, manufacturing, and repair. The deal adds ScanMed’s OEM-certified MRI coil capabilities to DirectMed’s aftermarket diagnostic imaging parts and service platform; financial terms were not disclosed.

Eurobio Scientific has finalized the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Genome Diagnostics B.V. (GenDx), a Dutch molecular diagnostics company focused on transplant and companion diagnostics. The deal follows a share purchase agreement signed on 17 August, and the founders plan to establish a GenDx foundation funded by transaction proceeds to support education and R&D in transplantation.

Argosy Healthcare Partners (AHP) completed the recapitalization and merger of Hudson Robotics and Art Robbins Instruments, forming a combined life sciences tools business focused on automated liquid handling and lab automation instruments. The combined company serves biopharma, pharma, OEM, and academic end markets, with Andrew Witschi named CEO.

WillowWood Global LLC, a prosthetic products designer, manufacturer, and distributor backed by Blue Sea Capital, has acquired MAKstride Prosthetics. Mesa, Arizona-based MAKstride designs and manufactures prosthetic devices and components, and its founder Dr. Monty Moshier will continue to lead the business as Managing Director while supporting WillowWood’s R&D efforts.

EQT Private Equity (via the EQT IX Fund) has agreed to acquire SPT Labtech, a designer and manufacturer of automated instruments and consumables used in life science research, including liquid handling, sample management, and Cryo-EM sample preparation technologies. The business will be acquired from current owner Battery Ventures, with EQT aiming to support continued product innovation and geographic expansion. The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2022, subject to customary conditions and approvals.

OrthoPediatrics Corp. entered into an agreement to acquire Pega Medical, adding the Fassier-Duval Telescopic Intramedullary System and expanding its pediatric trauma and deformity portfolio. The transaction is valued at up to $33 million, consisting of $31 million in upfront cash plus $2 million in stock with certain three-year restrictions, and is expected to be financed through OrthoPediatrics’ expanded credit facility.

Resonetics has acquired Agile MV, a Montreal, Quebec-based product development and turnkey finished medical device assembly provider serving the electrophysiology and cardiology catheter market. Following the deal, Resonetics will rebrand its Design & Development Services business as AGILE Product Development across Boston, San Diego, and Montreal to expand its development and finished device assembly capabilities. Resonetics is backed by private equity firms Carlyle and GTCR.

Christie Innomed, a Canadian independent healthcare company, announced the acquisition of Comp-Ray, a U.S.-based medical imaging hardware and software solutions provider. The deal marks Christie Innomed’s first expansion into the U.S. market and is intended to broaden the combined companies’ multi-vendor solutions and services offering for medical imaging customers.

ARCH Medical Solutions Corp. acquired M&K Engineering, a precision manufacturing company based in Woburn, Massachusetts. The deal expands ARCH’s vertically integrated precision machining and medical contract manufacturing capabilities, serving medical, aerospace, and defense customers. Following the transaction, M&K will operate as ARCH Medical & Aerospace – Woburn under the ARCH Medical Solutions umbrella.

Korrus, a Los Angeles-based technology company focused on healthy lighting and Human Light Interaction (HLI), announced it has acquired Circadian ZircLight, Inc. Circadian ZircLight develops evidence-based LED circadian lighting products, including proprietary LEDs, controls, and fixtures. Following the acquisition, Circadian ZircLight CEO Dr. Martin Moore-Ede will join Korrus as Chief Medical Advisor.

Heartwood Partners announced the sale of Allentown, a Fund III portfolio company, to a New York-based private equity investment firm. Allentown, headquartered in Allentown, New Jersey, provides vivarium laboratory equipment and related solutions for biomedical and preclinical research customers worldwide.

Varsity Healthcare Partners (VHP) has completed the sale of Probo Medical, LLC to Avista Capital Partners, with transaction terms not disclosed. Under VHP’s ownership since 2018, Probo expanded from a U.S.-focused ultrasound repair and resale business into a global provider of refurbished diagnostic imaging equipment and related services across multiple imaging modalities.

Process Insights, a portfolio company of Union Park Capital, has acquired Guided Wave Inc. from Advanced Holdings Ltd. Guided Wave, headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, will be integrated into Process Insights’ portfolio of process analytics, monitoring, and control instrumentation brands, expanding its NIR and UV-VIS spectroscopic technology offerings.

Capsa Healthcare, a portfolio company of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP), acquired the Humanscale Healthcare division of Humanscale Corporation. Humanscale Healthcare provides point-of-care and ergonomic healthcare workflow solutions, and the acquisition expands Capsa’s portfolio of engineered products for healthcare settings. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Comar, a supplier of custom medical devices, assemblies, and specialty packaging solutions, has acquired Automatic Plastics Ltd. (APL), an injection molder serving the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors. APL is headquartered in Wicklow, Ireland, and the acquisition is backed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners; financial terms were not disclosed.

DirectMed Parts & Service, a portfolio company of NMS Capital, acquired LBN Medical for undisclosed terms. Headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark, LBN is a reseller of aftermarket diagnostic imaging equipment and parts, and the deal expands DirectMed’s international footprint and adds system sales capabilities.

Smith & Nephew plc has acquired Engage Surgical, a provider of cementless unicompartmental (partial) knee systems headquartered in Orlando, Florida. The deal value is up to $5 million contingent on sales performance and was financed using existing cash and debt facilities. Smith & Nephew expects the acquisition to support its Robotics and Real Intelligence strategy.

Vonco Products LLC acquired Flex-Pak Packaging Products, Inc. to expand its risk-free turnkey contract manufacturing capabilities across healthcare and consumer markets. Flex-Pak, based in Batavia, Illinois, adds flexible barrier packaging and sterile barrier DuPont Tyvek pouch expertise, enhancing Vonco’s packaging and sterilization-management service offering.

VitalPath, a manufacturer of custom complex catheter solutions, has acquired Modern Catheter Technologies (ModernCath), an advanced catheter delivery systems manufacturer based in Maplewood, Minnesota. The deal expands VitalPath’s manufacturing scale and cleanroom footprint and adds neurovascular and electrophysiology market expertise, including microcatheters and extrusion capabilities.

TPG Capital has agreed to make a majority investment in Confluent Medical Technologies, a materials science and contract development/manufacturing partner to medical device OEMs. Existing investor Ampersand Capital Partners will retain a substantial minority stake in Confluent following the transaction.

Vance Street Capital LLC announced the acquisition of Plastic Design Corporation (PDC), a contract manufacturer of micro-molded plastic components serving MedTech and life science markets. PDC, founded by Mark Kinder and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, will partner with Vance Street to support its next phase of growth; transaction terms were not disclosed.

Ampersand Capital Partners completed the sale of its portfolio company Adaptas Solutions to IMI plc for $271 million in cash. Adaptas provides mission-critical components and subsystems for complex laboratory instruments in life sciences, diagnostics, and lab automation markets and is headquartered in Palmer, Massachusetts.

Battery Ventures has acquired LI-COR Biosciences, a Lincoln, Nebraska-based maker of highly engineered analytical instrumentation systems and related software and reagents. The investment is intended to fuel LI-COR’s growth as demand rises for climate-change/environmental monitoring tools and life-science research instrumentation, with Battery planning to support both organic growth and targeted acquisitions.

Laborie Medical Technologies Corp. acquired Pelvalon, Inc., a privately held medical device company based in Redwood City, California. Pelvalon developed the FDA-cleared Eclipse System, a non-surgical, patient-controlled device for women suffering from fecal incontinence, which Laborie plans to scale and deliver more broadly.

Vance Street Capital has completed the acquisition of Syscom Instruments, a manufacturer of vibration and seismic monitoring equipment headquartered in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland. Syscom will be combined with Vance Street’s existing monitoring assets (including RST Instruments, Measurand, and 3vGeomatics) to form Terra Insights, a global geotechnical, structural, and geospatial monitoring platform. Transaction terms were not disclosed.

Hilco Vision, a portfolio company of Windjammer Capital Investors, acquired Bruder Healthcare effective September 17, 2021; financial terms were not disclosed. Bruder Healthcare provides therapeutic ophthalmic products (including eye compresses and lid hygiene cleansers) and will continue to be based in Alpharetta, Georgia. The deal represents Hilco Vision’s fourth add-on acquisition since Windjammer Capital acquired Hilco Vision in September 2019.

Midwest Products & Engineering (MPE-INC), a medical device design and contract manufacturing company, announced the acquisition of MindFlow Design, a Southern California medical product design firm. The deal expands MPE’s “Concept to Completion” offering by adding MindFlow’s concept-to-manufacture-ready design and engineering capabilities and strengthening MPE’s design solutions for medical device OEMs.

ARCH Medical Solutions Corp. (an ARCH Global Precision Company) acquired three VfD Technologies companies: Wilsey Tool Company, Isimac Manufacturing Company, and Choice Precision. The acquired businesses provide precision contract manufacturing for the medical device industry and also machine robotic end-effectors for specialty robotics and factory automation. The acquisitions will operate collectively as ARCH Medical Solutions – Lehigh Valley, expanding ARCH’s scale and capabilities.

Auxo Investment Partners has acquired Altus Industries Inc., a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based designer and manufacturer of medical point-of-care workstations and related accessories used across healthcare settings. Spectrum Health Ventures, a major Altus customer, is joining the deal as a strategic partner. The transaction supports the succession plan of Altus co-founders Craig VanderHeide and Eric Kahkonen, with VanderHeide remaining CEO.

RoundTable Healthcare Partners established a new platform company, Healthcare Components Group (HCG), through the acquisitions of American Optics (AO) and Replacement Parts Industries (RPI). AO and RPI supply replacement and new components/parts used to repair and manufacture medical devices and equipment, primarily serving independent service organizations and OEMs. The combined business will be led by American Optics CEO Larry Hicks, while RPI CEO Ira Lapides will continue leading RPI’s day-to-day operations.

Hellman & Friedman (H&F) completed the acquisition of Cardinal Health’s Cordis business for approximately $1 billion, including assumption of certain liabilities and Cardinal Health’s retention of certain working capital accounts. Cardinal Health described the transaction as a divestiture aligned with its portfolio evaluation strategy, while Cordis will operate independently under H&F’s ownership.

Cirtec Medical Corporation has acquired Cardea Catheter Innovations, a vertically integrated manufacturer of minimally invasive catheter devices and complex delivery systems. Cardea will integrate within Cirtec’s NovelCath brand to expand Cirtec’s interventional and structural heart capabilities, and both organizations’ local operations will relocate to a new purpose-built facility in San Jose, California.

Numotion acquired SpinLife.com, a leading online retailer of durable medical equipment (DME) serving aging and disabled populations. The combination expands Numotion’s retail and reimbursed-product offerings while keeping the SpinLife brand in place and bringing SpinLife employees into Numotion.

BioIVT announced it has acquired Valley Biomedical Products & Services, Inc., a producer of serum, plasma, reagents, and an FDA-registered in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical device manufacturer based in Winchester, Virginia. The transaction expands BioIVT’s capabilities supporting in vitro diagnostics as well as cell and gene therapy workflows, and BioIVT will continue operating Valley Biomedical’s Winchester facility and retain its staff. Financial terms were not disclosed.

DCN Dx completed the acquisition of PortaScience, Inc., a dry chemistry-focused point-of-care diagnostics development company based in Moorestown, New Jersey. The deal includes PortaScience’s PortaCheck animal health management product brand and expands DCN Dx’s diagnostics development services and product portfolio across healthcare, veterinary, and consumer markets.

SFW Capital Partners completed a majority recapitalization of Pion Inc., a provider of analytical instrumentation used in pharmaceutical formulation development and quality control. Longtime owners Mike and Sharon Kelly are reinvesting alongside SFW to retain an ownership interest, and industry veteran Brian Dutko was named CEO as part of the planned leadership transition.

Brookside Capital Partners provided subordinated debt and an equity co-investment to support Branford Castle Partners, LP’s acquisition of Lafayette Instrument Company, LLC. Lafayette Instrument, headquartered in Indiana, develops, manufactures, and distributes polygraph, neuroscience, and human evaluation instruments for law enforcement, government agencies, and research institutions.

Demers Braun Crestline (DBC) announced it has completed the acquisition of Medix Specialty Vehicles, a final-stage ambulance manufacturer headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, for undisclosed consideration. The deal strengthens DBC’s position as the number two ambulance manufacturer in North America and supports its international growth, with continued backing from financial partners Clearspring Capital Partners and CDPQ.

Funds advised by Apax (the Apax Funds) agreed to acquire Rodenstock Group, a manufacturer of premium ophthalmic (prescription) lenses. The business will be acquired from Compass Partners, with closing expected in mid-2021 subject to regulatory approvals; financial terms were not disclosed.

TEAM Technologies, Inc., a North American healthcare specialty manufacturer backed by Clearlake Capital Group, acquired ViruDefense, Inc., a supplier of domestically produced N95 respirator masks. ViruDefense is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts and supports the PPE supply chain for frontline workers. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Probo Medical, a global provider of refurbished medical imaging equipment and related parts and services, acquired IMAX Medical. IMAX Medical is based in Nantes, France and focuses on purchasing, sales, and logistics of pre-owned diagnostic imaging equipment; transaction terms were not disclosed.

Schivo acquired Supreme Screw Products, Inc. (SSP), a Plainview, New York-based supplier of precision machining, laser processing, and assembly services for the medical device market. The deal expands Schivo’s development and manufacturing footprint and adds SSP’s two New York manufacturing facilities to Schivo’s Ireland-based operations, strengthening capabilities in minimally invasive surgery and life sciences.

Granite Creek Capital Partners, L.L.C. announced an investment in Life Spine, Inc., a medical device company focused on spinal implant solutions. The investment, made from Granite Creek’s FlexCap II fund, represents Life Spine’s latest institutional capital raise and is intended to support the company’s growth initiatives, including expansion of its Micro-Invasive platforms.

Audax Private Equity and Linden Capital Partners announced the acquisition of StatLab Medical Products, a manufacturer and distributor of consumables, reagents, and equipment used by anatomic pathology, molecular diagnostics, and other laboratories. StatLab is headquartered in McKinney, Texas, and the investors plan to support the company’s continued growth, including through strategic acquisitions.

Adaptas Solutions, LLC acquired Cadence Fluidics to broaden its product family of fluidic modules serving OEM life science instrument manufacturers. Following the transaction, Cadence Fluidics’ manufacturing will transition to Adaptas Solutions’ ISO-certified campus in Palmer, Massachusetts. Adaptas Solutions is a portfolio company of Ampersand Capital Partners; financial terms were not disclosed.

Motion Dynamics LLC, a portfolio company of Vance Street Capital, acquired ViaMed Holdings LLC. ViaMed manufactures custom micro-precision components and subassemblies for medical device OEMs and contract manufacturers. The deal is Motion Dynamics’ first strategic add-on acquisition; financial terms were not disclosed.

Windjammer Capital Investors’ portfolio company Hilco Vision acquired Hamburg, Germany-based premium ready reader glasses company I NEED YOU (INY), effective October 30, 2020. INY will continue operating independently in the near term, with its existing leadership remaining in place as part of Hilco Vision.

Ampersand Capital Partners completed a majority recapitalization of American Laboratory Products Company, Ltd. (ALPCO), a Salem, New Hampshire-based in vitro diagnostics company. The investment will support ALPCO’s global growth plans, including expanding its diagnostics test kit portfolio, broadening geographic reach, and funding internal R&D and production operations. Existing shareholders Richard and Jan Conley will remain shareholders, and Sean Conley will continue as CEO.

Windjammer Capital Investors’ portfolio company Hilco Vision acquired ophthalmic supplies company Suppleyes, effective June 1, 2020. Suppleyes, headquartered in Madison, Mississippi, will be integrated into Hilco’s ophthalmic supplies subsidiary, Eye Care and Cure, expanding Hilco’s distribution and product offering to eye care professionals. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Safeguard Medical, a global provider of life-saving products and services for first responders, has acquired Water-Jel Technologies. Headquartered in Carlstadt, New Jersey, Water-Jel is a leader in emergency burn care products, and the deal expands Safeguard Medical’s product portfolio, kitting capabilities, and training programs. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Mesa Laboratories, Inc. announced it has acquired Gyros Protein Technologies Holding AB (GPT), a provider of immunoassay and peptide synthesis solutions for biotherapeutics development and manufacturing. GPT, headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, was acquired for $180 million in cash (subject to adjustments) and will serve as the core of Mesa’s new Biopharmaceutical Development platform. The sellers included AP6 (Sixth Swedish National Pension Fund), Ampersand Capital Partners, and various individual shareholders.

The HydraFacial Company announced it is purchasing the assets of UK-based distributor ConsultingRoom to create HydraFacial UK and sell directly to customers in the United Kingdom. The transaction expands HydraFacial’s direct international presence by adding northern Europe to its existing portfolio of direct markets.

Viant, a global services provider and outsourced manufacturer for the medical device industry, has acquired Meraqi Medical. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Meraqi expands Viant’s front-end design and development capabilities in interventional technologies and bioelectronics and strengthens Viant’s minimally invasive surgical device platform, including adding a West Coast design and development hub.

Advantage Medical Cables (AMC), backed by HealthEdge Investment Partners, completed the acquisitions of American Biosurgical Inc. and Vital Connections, Inc. to expand its patient monitoring cable and accessory offerings for hospitals and OEM monitoring companies. Following the transactions, AMC elevated and rebranded the organization under the LifeSync name.

Advancing Eyecare, a U.S. distributor of ophthalmic instruments and high-tech equipment, announced it has acquired Ophthalmic Instruments, Inc. (OII), a leading West Coast distributor of ophthalmic instruments. The deal strengthens Advancing Eyecare’s presence on the West Coast and expands its national footprint; Advancing Eyecare is a portfolio company formed by Atlantic Street Capital in partnership with Lombart Instrument and Marco Ophthalmic.

Cortec Group, through a group led by its affiliate Cortec Group Fund VI, L.P., partnered with management to recapitalize Aspen Medical Products, LLC on June 10, 2019. Aspen Medical Products, headquartered in Irvine, California, designs, develops, manufactures and markets spinal orthopedic bracing products. Financial terms were not disclosed.

HealthpointCapital acquired a controlling (majority) stake in CrossRoads Extremity Systems, an orthopedic extremities company focused on foot and ankle fixation implants and instrumentation. CrossRoads’ co-founders and management team will continue to lead the business, and the firm committed additional equity capital to support organic growth and future bolt-on acquisitions.

Gen Cap America sold Alpha Technics, Inc. to TE Connectivity; financial terms were not disclosed. Alpha Technics designs and manufactures precision temperature measurement solutions and sensor products used by medical technology, diagnostic, life sciences, and industrial customers.

Resonetics, a Sverica-backed contract manufacturer serving the life sciences industry, has acquired Caribou Technologies. Caribou, headquartered in Blaine, Minnesota, supplies precision manufacturing services (including centerless grinding, forming, coiling, machining and laser processing) for the medical device industry, expanding Resonetics’ capabilities in key growth markets such as neurovascular and structural heart.

OraSure Technologies, Inc. entered into definitive agreements to acquire CoreBiome and Novosanis, with closings expected within the following week. CoreBiome expands OraSure’s microbiome capabilities with end-to-end laboratory services including sample processing, sequencing, and bioinformatics, while Novosanis adds the Colli-Pee first-void urine collection device to broaden OraSure’s non-invasive molecular sample collection portfolio.

Cirtec Medical, LLC, a portfolio company of Century Park Capital Partners, acquired Stellar Technologies, Inc. Stellar, headquartered in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, provides precision machining, component manufacturing, and assembly services for medical devices. The acquisition expands Cirtec’s manufacturing capabilities and broadens its outsourced services offering for Class III medical devices, particularly in neuromodulation.

Torque Medical Holdings, LLC, founded by New York-based private equity firm Torque Capital Group, announced it has acquired J-Pac/Doyen Medipharm. J-Pac/Doyen Medipharm provides contract manufacturing of advanced medical products and precision high-volume production equipment serving medical device, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical customers worldwide.