Deals Shaping The Medical Industry, June 2015

Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Dealmaking column is a survey of recent health care transactions listed by relevant industry segment – In Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals – and then categorized by type – Acquisition, Alliance, or Financing. This month’s column covers deals announced in May 2015.

Mekalasi Oy agreed to distribute four of Biohit Oyj’s Quick Tests in Finland. (May)

Included in the deal are the Heliobacter Pylori UFT300 Quick Test, which determines H. pylori through a blood test; ColonView...

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