Imactis

The Imactis CT-Navigation system. [Image from the Imactis website]GE HealthCare (Nasdaq:GEHC) announced that it acquired computed tomography (CT) interventional guidance technology developer Imactis.

France-based Imactis, founded in 2009, develops CT-Navigation. The ergonomic, universal solution provides stereotactic needle guidance. This enables intuitive pre-planning and continuous control throughout a wide range of procedures.

The companies declined to publicly disclose the financial terms of the deal. GE HealthCare intends to fund it with cash on hand. It remains subject to customary closing conditions, including a governmental review in France. The acquisition marks the GE spinoff’s first foray into M&A since it became a standalone company last week.

“We’re thrilled to take this step in strengthening our interventional guidance offering for patients and customers,” said Jan Makela, president and CEO of Imaging, GE HealthCare. “The Imactis CT-…

The Imactis CT-Navigation system. [Image from the Imactis website]GE HealthCare (Nasdaq:GEHC) announced that it acquired computed tomography (CT) interventional guidance technology developer Imactis.

France-based Imactis, founded in 2009, develops CT-Navigation. The ergonomic, universal solution provides stereotactic needle guidance. This enables intuitive pre-planning and continuous control throughout a wide range of procedures.

The companies declined to publicly disclose the financial terms of the deal, announced yesterday. GE HealthCare intends to fund it with cash on hand. It remains subject to customary closing conditions, including a governmental review in France.

The acquisition marks the GE spinoff’s first foray into M&A since it became a standalone company last week.

“We’re thrilled to take this step in strengthening our interventional guidance offering for patients and customers,” said Jan Makela, president and CEO of Imaging, GE …