Philips acquires Dameca

Royal Philips Electronics has acquired Dameca, a provider of anesthesia systems and accessories for the operating room.

The acquisition of Copenhagen, Denmark-based Dameca expands Philips' current portfolio and provides growth opportunities in areas such as anesthesia-related clinical decision support, according to Eindhoven, the Netherlands-based Philips.

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