Arkis BioSciences Inc.'s newly launched CerebroFlo EVD catheter for treating intracranial hypertension offers an added benefit of being impregnated with Endexo, an antiocclusive agent that in laboratory studies has shown to dramatically reduce the incidence of thrombus formation, which can potentially reduce catheter obstructions.

The dealmaking column is a survey of recent transactions, including strategic alliances, mergers & acquisitions, and financings, in the life sciences industries. Deals are listed by the following industry sectors: in vitro diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and research/analytical instrumentation and reagents. All transactions are excerpted from Elsevier's Strategic Transactions database, providing comprehensive transaction coverage from 1991 to the present.

A roundup of recent medtech strategic alliances, mergers & acquisitions and financings.