Boston Scientific Scores March M&A Double Whammy With NxThera
Executive Summary
In its second acquisition deal this month, Boston Scientific has agreed to pay up to $406m for NxThera, maker of the Rezῡm system for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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