Deals

MDCI Acquired by Aptiv Solutions and SV Life Sciences August 22, 2011

Overview

Aptiv Solutions announced on August 22, 2011 its acquisition of Medical Device Consultants, Inc. (MDCI), a provider of expert medical device consulting and clinical trial management and execution.

Aptiv Solutions is one of the leading providers of clinical trial management services to the medical device industry.

MDCI has developed, prepared and submitted more than 600 successful 510(k)s, participated in the development of over 20 successful PMAs, and managed hundreds of clinical trials to support medical device approvals and clearance in the US, Europe, and around the globe.

Significance

The acquisition adds new complementary regulatory and quality assurance capabilities to Aptiv Solutions’ portfolio of offerings as well as strengthening their existing clinical trial management services.

The increased rigor demanded by regulatory agencies around the world for medical device development and approvals requires the expertise and scale of global service provider with focus on the unique aspects of medical devices.

With the addition of MDCI’s deep knowledge base, Aptiv Solutions will provide an enhanced range of strategic consulting and medical device trial experience to current and prospective clients.

Crosstree’s Role

Crosstree Capital Partners served as exclusive financial advisor to MDCI.

Sub-Sector

Pharma Services
Healthcare Technology

Type

Merger and Acquisition

Deal Tags

Clinical Trials
Cross-border
Pharma Development
Healthcare Technology
International client or transaction
Medical Device