Medtronic Acquires SonarMed

Samsung Medison Acquires French Ultrasound AI Firm Sonio

September 4, 2024

Medical Devices

Samsung Medison (part of Samsung) has completed a $92.4 million acquisition of Paris-based ultrasound AI company Sonio, acquiring 100% of the firm's shares after approval from the French Ministry of the Economy and Finance. Sonio — founded in 2020 and maker of FDA-cleared Sonio Detect for real-time fetal ultrasound guidance — will continue developing cross-vendor products while its AI capabilities are integrated into Samsung’s ultrasound roadmap.

Boston Scientific to Acquire SoniVie Ltd

March 3, 2025

Medical Devices

Boston Scientific Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SoniVie Ltd., a privately held medical device company developing the TIVUS intravascular ultrasound system for renal denervation therapy for hypertension. The deal includes an upfront payment of approximately $360 million for the 90% stake Boston Scientific does not already own, plus up to $180 million contingent on achievement of a regulatory milestone.

Natus Sensory Acquires TheraB Medical

February 11, 2026

Medical Devices

Natus Sensory has acquired TheraB Medical, a medical technology company focused on neonatal jaundice treatment using wearable phototherapy. The deal expands Natus Sensory’s newborn care portfolio with SnugLit, a FDA-cleared swaddle-style phototherapy system designed to support family-centered care while delivering continuous therapy.

Sonitor Acquires / Merges with Tagnos to Combine RTLS and Workflow Software

August 19, 2025

Healthcare Services

Sonitor and Tagnos announced a strategic merger combining Sonitor's high-precision RTLS technology with Tagnos's healthcare workflow and asset orchestration software. The transaction was approved by Tagnos's shareholders (including Zebra Ventures), which became shareholders of Sonitor, strengthening Sonitor's product suite and investor base to deliver an end-to-end solution for hospitals and health systems.

Medtronic Acquires Nano Surface Technology Assets from Nanovis

February 12, 2025

Medical Devices

Medtronic plc acquired certain nano surface technology assets and related IP rights from Columbia City, Indiana-based Nanovis to support development of next-generation PEEK interbody fusion devices. Financial terms were not disclosed; the deal transfers Nanovis’ bone-growth nanotechnology (including rights related to Sites Medical’s OsteoSync titanium pads) to Medtronic for integration into its spinal implant portfolio.

SunMed Acquires Vyaire Medical's Respiratory & Anesthesia Consumables Business

March 28, 2023

Medical Devices

SunMed, a Frazier Healthcare Partners–backed medical-device manufacturer headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, agreed to acquire Vyaire Medical’s respiratory and anesthesia consumables business, a unit that makes airway management and operative-care consumables. The deal—announced March 28, 2023 and completed May 1, 2023—expands SunMed’s product portfolio, manufacturing footprint and global reach; terms were not disclosed.