Laborie To Buy Cogentix For $239m
Executive Summary
The deal adds Cogentix' Urgent PC neuromodulation system for urinary incontinence, PrimeSight cystoscopy system, and Macroplastique soft-tissue bulking agent to treat female stress urinary incontinence to Laborie's range of urology and gynecology products.
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