Boston Scientific has exercised its option to wholly acquire Millipede, based on research at Michigan, having purchased a $90m stake in the mitral regurgitation treatment device maker last year.

Medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific has acquired the rest of the shares in one of its portfolio companies, US-based mitral regurgitation system developer Millipede Medical, for $325m. The transaction is expected to close within the first quarter of this year. Millipede will receive an additional $125m payment if it reaches an unspecified commercial milestone. Founded…

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Thierry Heles

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