NorthRock Partners LLC recently gained a foothold in the healthcare industry by purchasing shares in Becton, Dickinson and Company. The transaction highlights continued institutional interest in the medical instruments sector.

Meiji Yasuda Asset Management Co. Ltd. reduced its stake in West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. by 6.7% this past quarter. In doing so, the institutional investor sold 737 shares and retained 10,248 shares of the medical instruments supplier, reflecting a closely watched shift in its portfolio.