Rona hopes technology acquired from Sanofi will enhance its RNA capabilities in liver and non-liver indications. NeuroFront gets Greater China and Singapore rights to Novaremed’s neuropathic pain drug.

Colorado-based Bolder recently announced the global launch of the CoolSeal vessel sealing platform, which will complement Hologic’s obstetrical/gynecological surgery product line.

Following the purchase of Mobidiag, Hologic has aggressively launched the Novodiag platform across Europe in a bid to dominate the local molecular diagnostics market.

During the first quarter, medical device company mergers and acquisition totalled $10.2bn, while in vitro diagnostic firms and research tools players completed M&A activity that totaled $5bn.