Philips acquires Dameca

Royal Philips Electronics has acquired Copenhagen-based Dameca, a provider of anesthesia machines and accessories for the operating room.

The acquisition of Dameca broadens Philips’ portfolio and, leveraging Philips’ patient monitoring, interventional imaging systems and clinical informatics experience provides opportunities for innovation in such areas as anesthesia-related clinical decision support, Philips stated.

Dameca’s current product line includes anesthesia machines, wall panels, pendant systems, flow meters, suction units and other accessories. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Around the web

GE HealthCare designed the new-look Revolution Vibe CT scanner to help hospitals and health systems embrace CCTA and improve overall efficiency.

Clinicians have been using HeartSee to diagnose and treat coronary artery disease since the technology first debuted back in 2018. These latest updates, set to roll out to existing users, are designed to improve diagnostic performance and user access.

The cardiac technologies clinicians use for CVD evaluations have changed significantly in recent years, according to a new analysis of CMS data. While some modalities are on the rise, others are being utilized much less than ever before.