15.09.2014 • News

Bayer Completes Sale of Interventional Device Business

Bayer HealthCare has completed the sale of its interventional device business to Boston Scientific for $ 415 million.

The German company said the divestment will allow its medical care division to concentrate on innovation and growth in radiology and diabetes care, where it already has a strong presence.

The transaction includes the AngioJet (thrombectomy) and Jetstream (atherectomy) systems, and the FetchAspiration catheter used in cardiology, radiology and peripheral vascular procedures.

Bayer's Interventional business had sales of $120 million in 2013.

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