NORWALK, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–During the 10-year period ended December 31, 2009, more than $301 billion in funding was committed to complete 1,496 medical device mergers and acquisitions, according to DealSearchOnline.com. Data retrieved from DealSearchOnline.com revealed that the largest medical device acquisition for the same 10-year period was announced in 2008: the $39 billion acquisition by Novartis of Nestle SA’s 77% interest in Alcon—a deal still in process, expected to clo

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Key Companies and Top Deals Revealed in 10-Year Data on Medical Device Mergers and Acquisitions, According to DealSearchOnline.com