Boston Scientific Invests In Urology With $600M Augmenix Acquisition
Executive Summary
Augmenix is the privately-held developer of SpaceOAR, an injected hydrogel spacer that is indicated for reducing collateral damage from radiation treatment for prostate cancer. It addresses a market worth about $750m, with total sales expected to reach $90m in 2019.
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