In Brief: Endocare/Boston Scientific:
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Endocare/Boston Scientific: Firms sign eight year agreement under which Boston Scientific acquires exclusive worldwide distribution rights to Endocare's Cryocare Surgical System, used for freezing and removing tissue during minimally invasive procedures. The deal includes an "initial license fee to Endocare, minimum purchase requirements and certain purchase rights following Medicare reimbursement of the prostate procedure," Endocare says. Financial terms were not disclosed. Under a previous agreement, Mentor will continue to market Cryocare in Canada...