Tracked deals
10
10 tracked deals across 2020-2026.
Medical Devices Buyers & Acquisitions in Maryland
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
9 strategic · 3 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2023
2 tracked deals announced in 2023.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- AMETEK, Inc. targeted ophthalmic diagnostics with the acquisition of LKC Technologies in Maryland.
- UFP Technologies, Inc. expanded medical-device manufacturing capacity by acquiring UNIPEC (Rockville, MD) and TPI.
- Platform and product-line expansion shows up repeatedly, including Integra LifeSciences acquiring ACell and Halma plc acquiring IZI Medical Products.
- Several deals integrate manufacturing, supply, inventory, and operational capabilities—not just technology.
| Theme seen in deals | Examples from Maryland transactions |
|---|---|
| Ophthalmic & diagnostic devices | AMETEK, Inc. + LKC Technologies |
| Medical-device manufacturing capacity | UFP Technologies + UNIPEC / TPI |
| Portfolio/platform expansion | Integra LifeSciences + ACell; Halma plc + IZI Medical Products |
| Rapid assays & decontamination products | Heska Corporation + Biotech Laboratories; SERB Pharmaceuticals + RSDL kit |
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Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMETEK, Inc. | 1 | Industrial technology provider with advanced analytical, ... | Strategic |
| Avidity Science | 1 | Provider of water purification/delivery systems, control ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Blackrock Neurotech | 1 | Developer and manufacturer of implantable brain‑computer ... | Strategic |
| DW Healthcare Partners | 1 | Healthcare-focused private equity firm providing growth c... | PE |
| Frontier Dental Lab Group | 1 | Integrated multi-site dental laboratory platform providin... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Halma plc | 1 | Global group of life‑saving technology companies operatin... | Strategic |
| Heska Corporation | 1 | Manufacturer and developer of veterinary diagnostic instr... | Strategic |
| Integra LifeSciences | 1 | Global medical technology company specializing in regener... | Strategic |
| O2 Investment Partners | 1 | Midwest-based private equity firm investing in lower midd... | PE |
| SERB Pharmaceuticals | 1 | Global specialty pharmaceutical company focused on rare d... | Strategic |
Acquisition Volume in Medical Devices in Maryland by Year
Last 7 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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February 8, 2026
- Buyer
- AMETEK, Inc.
- Target
- LKC Technologies
- Seller
- DW Healthcare Partners
- Industry
- Medical Devices
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AMETEK has acquired LKC Technologies, a maker of portable, non-invasive ophthalmic diagnostic devices used to test and monitor eye health. The deal is intended to expand AMETEK’s ophthalmic product portfolio and broaden its presence in eye care diagnostics.
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July 29, 2025
- Buyer
- UFP Technologies, Inc.
- Target
- Universal Plastics & Engineering Company, Inc. (UNIPEC), Techno Plastics Industries, Inc. (TPI)
- Seller
- UNIPEC shareholders (Brandt Berghers and family)
- Industry
- Medical Devices
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Type
- Buyout
UFP Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPT) acquired Universal Plastics & Engineering Company, Inc. (UNIPEC) of Rockville, Maryland, and Techno Plastics Industries, Inc. (TPI) of Añasco, Puerto Rico to expand its film and thermoplastic molding capabilities for the medical device market. UNIPEC (≈$5M revenue, $2M EBITDA) and TPI (≈$10M revenue, $1M EBITDA) will bolster UFP's thin-film and injection-molding capacity for implantable and other high-barrier medical applications; the deals were financed with cash and borrowings under UFP's credit facility.
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- Buyer
- SERB Pharmaceuticals
- Target
- RSDL (Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion) kit
- Seller
- Emergent BioSolutions Inc.
- Industry
- Medical Devices
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
SERB Pharmaceuticals purchased the RSDL (Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion) kit and related inventory, contracts and operations from Emergent BioSolutions for approximately $75 million, with an additional $5 million contingent milestone payment. The deal includes the Hattiesburg, Mississippi leased manufacturing facility and several site-based employees (who will join SERB), while Emergent's Winnipeg facility will continue to supply bulk lotion under a long-term supply agreement; Emergent said the divestiture supports debt reduction and portfolio rationalization.
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June 6, 2023
- Buyer
- DW Healthcare Partners
- Target
- LKC Technologies, Inc.
- Industry
- Medical Devices
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
DW Healthcare Partners, a healthcare-focused private equity firm, completed an investment in LKC Technologies, maker of the handheld RETeval electroretinography/visual evoked potential device. The transaction positions LKC to scale its diagnostic medical-device business globally under new CEO Dina Dubey as founder Jim Datovech transitions from the CEO role.
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- Buyer
- Frontier Dental Lab Group, O2 Investment Partners
- Target
- Friendship Dental Laboratories, LLC
- Industry
- Medical Devices
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Type
- Addon
Frontier Dental Lab Group has partnered with and made an investment in Friendship Dental Laboratories, a full-service dental laboratory based in Rosedale, Maryland. The transaction, supported by O2 Investment Partners, brings Friendship onto Frontier's multi-site dental lab platform (George Diacoloukas will join Frontier's board) to expand the platform's Mid-Atlantic presence and capabilities.
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October 3, 2022
- Buyer
- Halma plc
- Target
- IZI Medical Products
- Seller
- Shore Capital Partners
- Industry
- Medical Devices
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Halma plc has acquired IZI Medical Products, an interventional radiology medical device manufacturer and distributor, from Shore Capital Partners. The deal — which closed on September 30, 2022 — brings IZI's consumable device portfolio and hospital customer base into Halma's healthcare group to expand capabilities, R&D and international growth opportunities.
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- Buyer
- Blackrock Neurotech
- Target
- MindX
- Industry
- Medical Devices
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Blackrock Neurotech has acquired spatial computing software firm MindX, integrating MindX’s MindOS spatial neurocomputing, AR and AI capabilities with Blackrock’s implantable BCI hardware. The acquisition brings MindX’s founder Julia Brown and her team into Blackrock to accelerate commercialization of a full‑stack BCI platform and bolster patient‑facing software and AI capabilities.
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September 1, 2021
- Buyer
- Heska Corporation
- Target
- Biotech Laboratories U.S.A. LLC
- Seller
- Biotech Holdings U.S.A. LLC
- Industry
- Medical Devices
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Heska Corporation acquired majority ownership of Biotech Laboratories U.S.A. LLC, a Rockville, Maryland developer of rapid point-of-care lateral flow diagnostics for animals. The acquisition (closed Sept. 1, 2021) brings Biotech's rapid assay pipeline, manufacturing expertise and IP into Heska's product portfolio as the company moves to launch a full line of single-use rapid assays for veterinarians and livestock producers.
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December 16, 2020
- Buyer
- Integra LifeSciences
- Target
- ACell, Inc.
- Industry
- Medical Devices
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Integra LifeSciences agreed to acquire regenerative-medicine company ACell, Inc. for $300 million upfront in cash plus up to $100 million in revenue-based milestones. The acquisition adds ACell's MatriStem porcine urinary bladder matrix platform to Integra's tissue technologies portfolio and is expected to close in Q1 2021, subject to customary conditions.
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October 26, 2020
- Buyer
- Avidity Science, ShoreView Partners
- Target
- Lab Products, Inc., Bio Medic Data Systems, Hydropac, Harford Systems
- Industry
- Medical Devices
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Type
- Addon
Avidity Science, a ShoreView portfolio company, has acquired Lab Products, Inc. and its divisions — Bio Medic Data Systems, Hydropac and Harford Systems — expanding its portfolio of water purification and delivery products, control and monitoring solutions, and vivarium equipment for biomedical research. The transaction is the fifth add-on completed under ShoreView's ownership and is intended to broaden Avidity's product capabilities and geographic presence in the life-science research market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which types of medical device acquisitions show up in Maryland deals?
Common deal themes include diagnostic devices (e.g., ophthalmic diagnostics, rapid point-of-care lateral flow testing), interventional radiology consumables, regenerative-medicine tissue platforms, and product expansions tied to manufacturing capabilities.
Are acquisitions limited to companies based in Maryland?
No. While the transactions are tied to Maryland, some deals also include assets or facilities outside the state when they support manufacturing, supply, or ongoing operations.
Do these transactions usually focus on technology, manufacturing, or both?
Both. Several deals describe acquisitions that bring together product portfolios alongside operational elements such as manufacturing expertise, inventory, contracts, and supply arrangements.
Which recurring acquirers appear across the Maryland medical devices page?
Recurring buyer names include Avidity Science, ShoreView Partners, AMETEK, Inc., Halma plc, SERB Pharmaceuticals, DW Healthcare Partners, Heska Corporation, and Integra LifeSciences.
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