Regulatory snapshots, including global submissions and approvals, clinical trial approvals and other regulatory decisions and designations: Francis Medical, Roche, Truvian.
Proving its latest addition to the Farapulse pulsed field ablation (PFA) platform is no turkey, Boston Scientific Corp.'s Farapoint PFA catheter received CE mark as the U.S. celebrated Thanksgiving. Farapoint is indicated for ablation of the cavotricuspid isthmus, specifically to treat right atrial flutter.
The European Investment Bank and Angelini Ventures have partnered to invest €150 million (US$174 million) in health care companies across Europe. The funding will target seven to 10 companies in biotech, med-tech and digital health in an effort to boost financing in the European health care ecosystem and support the development of innovative solutions across the continent.
The recommendation by a committee advising the U.K. government that screening for prostate cancer should not be made available to the vast majority of men could benefit companies such as Antegenes OÜ. The Estonia-based company develops polygenic risk score-based testing kits which help clarify an individual's genetic predisposition to specific cancers, providing a more targeted approach.
Med-tech dealmaking totaled $1.72 billion through the first three quarters of 2025, signaling a potential rebound in the works from the subdued activity seen in 2024, when publicly reported full-year deal value reached $2.12 billion. Q3 was the strongest quarter so far this year, contributing $1.37 billion, nearly 80% of the year-to-date total, following slower starts of $149.1 million in Q1 and $192.2 million in Q2.