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Olympus Acquires 5-Spiration: Enhancing Respiratory Treatment Solutions

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Olympus Acquires 5-Spiration: Enhancing Respiratory Treatment Solutions

1. Background Olympus Medical is a leader in the respiratory endoscopy market, holding a significant global market share in endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and flexible bronchoscopes. To expand the application of endoscopes in the respiratory market, fifteen years ago, in 2010, Olympus’s North American subsidiary, Olympus Corporation of the Americas, acquired all shares of Spiration, making … Read more

Guide to Exporting High-End Medical Devices: How Pulmonx Achieved $30M Revenue

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Guide to Exporting High-End Medical Devices: How Pulmonx Achieved $30M Revenue

On October 1, 2020, the American medical device company Pulmonx went public on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol LUNG, with an offering price of $19, raising over $200 million. As of February 3, 2021, Pulmonx’s stock was over $58 per share, giving the company a total market capitalization of over $2 billion. Founded in 1998, … Read more