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    Due Diligence

    Investigation of a company before an investment, financing, or acquisition.

    Reviewed by Christian Espinosa, Founder, Blue Goat CyberLast reviewed May 5, 2026

    Definition

    Due diligence is the structured review an investor or acquirer conducts before closing a transaction. MedTech diligence spans regulatory (510(k) history, warning letters, recalls), clinical (trial protocols, data integrity), IP (freedom-to-operate, patent prosecution), quality (QMS, FDA inspections), commercial (pipeline, contracts), and financial.

    What this means in practice

    Regulatory and quality DD findings frequently kill or reprice MedTech deals. A clean inspection history and well-organized DHF/DMR speed transactions materially.

    Primary references

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      AdvaMed M&A guide
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      PitchBook - MedTech Coverage
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      NVCA Model Documents
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