BD Closes on 6th Acquisition for Fiscal 2021

The firm said it was acquiring Tepha, developer of a bioresorbable scaffold for soft tissue support and to repair, elevate and reinforce deficiencies where weakness or voids exist.

Omar Ford

July 27, 2021

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It looks like Becton Dickinson & Company has been stacking up acquisitions lately. The Franklin Lakes, N.J.-based company said it has acquired Tepha, in its sixth deal of the 2021 fiscal year, for an undisclosed sum.

Lexington, MA-based Tepha has developed GalaFlex, a bioresorbable scaffold for soft tissue support and to repair, elevate and reinforce deficiencies where weakness or voids exist that require the addition of material to obtain the desired surgical outcome. The acquisition would help drive innovation and growth for BD’s surgical mesh portfolio.

"This strategic acquisition advances BD's category leadership in surgical mesh and enables future innovations to provide new solutions to physicians and their patients," said Kevin Kelly, worldwide president for BD Surgery. "Tepha's proprietary polymer is used in BD's current Phasix Mesh products and is the key technology that enables our products to provide short-term support for soft tissue repairs, while enabling rapid tissue ingrowth and reabsorbing into the body over time. The acquisition — including its current and potential applications — will help ensure BD can continually provide physicians with the latest technology to treat their patients."

One of BD’s acquisitions occurred a little more than a week ago.  The company said it was acquiring  Velano Vascular for an undisclosed sum. Velano Vascular has a needle-free technology, which enables high-quality blood draws from existing peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) lines.

The deal would help bring BD closer to its vision of "One-Stick Hospital Stay.”

The Tepha acquisition comes on the heels of BD announcing it would spin off its diabetes unit into a publicly-traded business. The diabetes unit has a rich history that dates back to 1924 when BD introduced the world’s first specialized syringe.

The spin-off is set to be completed in the first half of 2022.

About the Author

Omar Ford

Omar Ford is a veteran reporter in the field of medical technology and healthcare journalism. As Editor-in-Chief of MD+DI (Medical Device and Diagnostics Industry), a leading publication in the industry, Ford has established himself as an authoritative voice and a trusted source of information.

Ford, who has a bachelor's degree in print journalism from the University of South Carolina, has dedicated his career to reporting on the latest advancements and trends in the medical device and diagnostic sector.

During his tenure at MD+DI, Ford has covered a wide range of topics, including emerging medical technologies, regulatory developments, market trends, and the rise of artificial intelligence. He has interviewed influential leaders and key opinion leaders in the field, providing readers with valuable perspectives and expert analysis.

 

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