Mediwatch, GE ink ultrasound distribution deal

Mediwatch, a urological diagnostic manufacturer, has entered into an agreement with GE Healthcare to distribute the company’s ultrasound devices to selected areas in the U.S.

Under the terms of the agreement, the Rugby, England-based Mediwatch will distribute GE’s ultrasound products for urology, nephrology, uro-gynecology and radiation oncology practices.

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