** Shares of medical equipment maker Haemonetics HAE.N fall 1.7% to $84.04
** Co says it has acquired Ireland-based Vivasure Medical in a deal worth up to 185 million euros ($215 million)
** Co says it will pay 100 million euros upfront, and up to 85 million euros tied to completion of certain milestones
** Ireland-based Vivasure Medical makes vessel closure devices used after heart and blood vessel procedures - HAE
** Vivasure's "PerQseal Elite" patch seals vessels without stitches; approved in Europe, U.S. nod pending - HAE
** Co says deal aims to expand it's hospital product portfolio and boost market leadership
** As of last close, stock up ~3% over the past year
($1 = 0.8591 euros)
(Reporting by Sahil Pandey in Bengaluru)
((Sahil.Pandey@thomsonreuters.com))