This Week Last Year in Medtech: May 21-27

See what Dexcom, LumiraDx, and Illumina were up to this time last year.

Katie Hobbins, Managing Editor

May 25, 2023

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25 Most Attractive Medtech M&A Targets in 2022

These public medtech companies were identified as attractive for potential M&A based on products, growth, and margins. List does not account for valuations.

LabCorp Is Focusing on Skin Cancer with New Test

The Burlington, NC-based company’s melanoma test determines the level of expression of the lymphocyte-activation gene 3 (LAG-3).

What Would a Dexcom-Insulet Merger Look Like?

Dexcom is rumored to be in acquisition talks with Insulet. Such a deal would have a major impact on the competitive landscape for diabetes tech.

Apple Watch ECG Readings Plus AI Detect Weak Hearts

Mayo Clinic researchers developed the AI algorithm to interpret single-lead ECG tracings from an Apple Watch to more effectively identify patients who are living with a weak heart pump.

LumiraDx Scores CE Mark for Fast POC COVID-19 Test

The London-based company said the assay detects the presence of antigens in five minutes.

Illumina Obtains CDx Pan-Cancer Indication for TruSight Test

The test, which has CE mark, would be a companion diagnostic to Bayer’s Vitrakvi, a cancer treatment drug.

Stryker Launches EasyFuse Compression System

The Kalamazoo, MI-based company’s device is for high-demand foot and ankle applications.

Why Diversity in Medtech Matters

MedTech Color, a nonprofit organization formed in 2018, is making gains toward greater medtech diversity.

Medtronic to Spin Renal Business into New Company

Medtronic will co-own the new kidney device company with DaVita, each with equal equity stakes.

About the Author(s)

Katie Hobbins

Managing Editor, MD+DI

Katie Hobbins is managing editor for MD+DI and joined the team in July 2022. She boasts multiple previous editorial roles in print and multimedia medical journalism, including dermatology, medical aesthetics, and pediatric medicine. She graduated from Cleveland State University in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in journalism and promotional communications. She enjoys yoga, hand embroidery, and anything DIY. You can reach her at [email protected].

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