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Healthium acquires VitalCare Group in UK to strengthen its global urology portfolio  

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With the acquisition of VitalCare, Healthium adds to its manufacturing capabilities in urology and boosts its in-house R&D, which will strengthen its presence in the urology segment in Europe and the US

Healthium has acquired VitalCare Group through its subsidiary Clinisupplies. The acquisition will help Healthium expand its urology franchise in Europe and other developed markets, a statement has said.

It added that with the acquisition of VitalCare, Healthium adds to its manufacturing capabilities in urology and boosts its in-house R&D, which will strengthen its presence in the urology segment in Europe and the US. Lewis Calcutt, Managing Director, VitalCare, will continue with the company, building on its global presence and creating a differentiated product portfolio.

Commenting on the acquisition, Anish Bafna, MD and CEO, Healthium Medtech, said, “It is our ambition to cater to needs of India and the world when it comes to quality medical devices and consumables. We continue to invest in R&D as we aim to make products that address the unmet needs of patients and medical professionals. The acquisition of VitalCare will bring together global talent, diverse cultures and differentiated expertise, and strengthen our product portfolio and presence in urology care to drive continuous value for our customers. The combined leadership and synergies in offerings from both the companies will further strengthen distribution, offer more choices to our customers and enable us to deliver better patient care worldwide.”

The statement also notified that Healthium has a diverse portfolio of medical devices and consumables, which includes surgical sutures, needles, a patented arthroscopy portfolio, urology portfolio, hernia meshes, haemostats, gloves, ligation clips, surgical staplers and other wound-closure devices. The company holds 60 patents in India and the US (including those under process). VitalCare is a manufacturer of urology consumable care products, with relationships with healthcare customers worldwide. The company is headquartered in the UK with manufacturing operations in China.

Speaking about the development, Calcutt said, “We are excited about our association, and are looking forward to expand our urology care portfolio under the leadership of Healthium. This relationship will be a strong contributor to our growth and give us access to attractive geographies.”

Adding to it, Paul Cook, CEO, Clinisupplies, said, “Given the rapid changes we are witnessing in the global healthcare system, the time is right for both the companies to join forces and take on the larger market opportunity. The acquisition will help us expand our footprint in Europe and the US. Together, we will continue to focus on bringing forward the best-in-class and innovative solutions that will continue to redefine urology care.”

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