# Essity acquires Novioscan for smart ultrasound incontinence technology

Essity acquired Dutch company Novioscan, developer of a wearable ultrasound sensor for bladder monitoring, for approximately SEK 70 million (EUR 6.5 million).

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2020-04-01
- Where: Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Value: $7.10M (6.50M EUR)
- Status: completed
- Products: wearable ultrasound sensor for bladder monitoring
- Sectors: [Medical Devices](https://endata.com/sectors/medical-devices.md)

## Companies

- [Essity](https://endata.com/companies/33028.md) (acquirer)
- [Novioscan](https://endata.com/companies/46252.md) (target)

## Sources

- [essityusa.com](https://www.essityusa.com/media/press-release/essity-acquires-smart-ultrasound-technology-for-incontinence-care/10465d6214925bc8/), 2020-04-01: "The SENS-U technology is an innovative solution that will strengthen Essity’s offering in incontinence care and give consumers an opportunity to live a healthier and more active life."

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