- In September 2024, Abbott and Seed Global Health are partnering to enhance maternal and child healthcare in Malawi. Their initiative includes establishing a Maternal Health Center of Excellence at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, focusing on training health workers to improve care quality and sustainability
- In September 2024, BD completed its acquisition of Edwards Lifesciences' Critical Care product group, renaming it BD Advanced Patient Monitoring. This move expanded BD's portfolio with advanced monitoring technologies and AI-enabled clinical tools, enhancing its smart connected care solutions and supporting future innovations in patient care
- In March 2024, Medtronic has received FDA approval for its latest Evolut FX+ TAVR system, designed to treat symptomatic severe aortic stenosis. This new generation features a modified diamond-shaped frame that offers larger coronary access windows, enhancing catheter maneuverability while maintaining the exceptional valve performance and strength associated with the Evolut platform
- In March 2024, Abbott has extended its partnership with Real Madrid and the Real Madrid Foundation through the 2026-27 season, focusing on combating childhood malnutrition and promoting healthy habits. The collaboration has provided extensive nutrition education and screening for millions of children worldwide
- In November 2023, Boston Scientific Corporation concluded its acquisition of Relievant Medsystems on November 17, 2023, adding the Intracept Intraosseous Nerve Ablation System to its chronic pain portfolio. The acquisition, costing USD 850 million upfront plus contingent payments, expands access to vertebrogenic pain treatment through national coverage, benefiting over 150 million lives
- In November 2023, BD and Bio Farma signed a memorandum of understanding to combat tuberculosis in Indonesia by providing access to BD's TB diagnostics. This collaboration aimed to optimize the supply chain and enhance TB diagnosis, aligning with Indonesia’s goal to eliminate the disease by 2030
- In September 2023, Boston Scientific Corporation announced it had entered into an agreement to acquire Relievant Medsystems, Inc.for USD 850 million upfront, plus contingent payments. The acquisition, expected to close in early 2024, aimed to enhance Boston Scientific's chronic low back pain treatment portfolio with the Intracept system
