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Full coverage: medtech

Medical device maker Nordson sells off Galway site to “simplify” its portfolio

The multinational has struck a deal to sell its Galway design and manufacturing hub to Quasar Medical. Its Roscommon site is untouched by the deal.

Jonathan Keane
3rd Jun, 2025 - 2 min read

Suspension of in-vitro medical device checks lifted at national standards body

The National Standards Authority of Ireland was suspended from certifying in-vitro diagnostic devices for three months, all the while the agency faces an “overhaul” by the Government.

Jonathan Keane
7th Apr, 2025 - 2 min read

“Overhaul” awaits national standards body amid pausing of medical device checks

The National Standards Authority of Ireland suspended certifying certain types of medical devices. Meanwhile, the government is planning an overhaul of the agency.

Jonathan Keane
24th Feb, 2025 - 3 min read

Dan Kiely-backed digital health start-up Cambrean scooped up by US firm Nucleus

Cork founder David Sloane started Cambrean while doing his Leaving Cert. He has now sold the start-up to Nucleus, a New York-based genomics company backed by Peter Thiel.

Jonathan Keane
30th Jan, 2025 - 4 min read

Three years after Pharmapod’s collapse, a shareholder dispute lingers

A High Court judge has refused Paddy Digan’s application for summary judgment against the founder of now-defunct Pharmapod over a contentious loan. The dispute sheds light on the circumstances surrounding the company's demise.

Jonathan Keane
24th Jan, 2025 - 5 min read

“If you stop growing, you are shrinking and if you are shrinking, you are failing”

John Power's Aerogen is transitioning to the world of biopharmaceutics. The Galway entrepreneur talks about securing backing from the Gates Foundation, and the prospect of raising more funds later this year.

Ian Kehoe
17th Jan, 2025 - 4 min read

Founded by doctors and a Medtronic VP, LaNua has banked €6m in funding

The start-up, formed just this year, is building a device for treating internal bleeding and tumours and Elkstone and Atlantic Bridge have now backed it.

Jonathan Keane
12th Dec, 2024 - 4 min read

A $4bn US adhesives firm has scooped up Irish medical glue maker Medifill

The Dublin-based company makes glue for closing wounds and has been acquired as part of a broader €180 million deal.

Jonathan Keane
3rd Dec, 2024 - 2 min read

With legal challenge in the rearview, Bluedrop Medical gears up for a major US expansion

The Galway medtech start-up is preparing trials for its device for diabetics in the US and is planning a funding round in the coming months.

Jonathan Keane
19th Nov, 2024 - 4 min read

With new backing from Rothschild investment firm, Schivo is plotting a major push in the US

The Waterford medtech company has brought on a new investor in US firm Five Arrows and is eyeing a major R&D and manufacturing expansion stateside.

Jonathan Keane
12th Nov, 2024 - 4 min read
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