RAMAT POLEG, Israel, May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Premia Spine, Ltd. announced today that the company acquired Impliant, Ltd. assets, which include 16 worldwide patents. Premia intends to commercially launch the TOPS(TM) System and its adjunct Versalink(TM) Fixation System in third quarter of 2011. “We are excited about the opportunity to provide patients with a clinically-proven, superior solution to […]
Acquisitions
NuVasive Signs Agreement to Acquire Impulse Monitoring
SAN DIEGO, CA, Sep 28, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), a medical device company focused on developing minimally disruptive surgical products and procedures for the spine, announced today that it has executed a definitive agreement for the purchase of Impulse Monitoring, Inc., a leading Intra-Operative Monitoring (IOM) provider in the United […]
Orthovita, Inc. Agrees To Be Acquired by Stryker Corporation for $3.85 Per Share in Cash
MALVERN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Orthovita, Inc. (Nasdaq: VITA) today announced that it has entered into a merger agreement under which Stryker Corporation (NYSE: SYK) has agreed to acquire all of the common stock of Orthovita for $3.85 per share in cash which represents a total value of approximately $316 million. William E. Tidmore, Chairman of the Board, […]
Integra LifeSciences Acquires SeaSpine
PLAINSBORO, N.J., May 24, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:IART) today announced that it has acquired SeaSpine, Inc., a provider of high quality, innovative products for the spine fusion market, for $89 million in cash, subject to certain post-closing adjustments. After the combination, the spine and orthobiologics portfolio is now the largest […]
Johnson & Johnson and Synthes Announce Definitive Merger Agreement – DePuy
New Brunswick, N.J., and West Chester, PA (USA), April 27, 2011–Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), the world’s most comprehensive and broadly-based manufacturer of health care products, and Synthes, Inc. (SWX:SYST.VX), a premier global manufacturer of orthopaedic devices, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Johnson & Johnson will acquire Synthes for […]
Globus Medical Announces the Acquisition of Facet Solutions Inc.
AUDUBON, Pa., Jan. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Globus Medical, Inc., the largest privately held spinal implant manufacturer in the world, today announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Facet Solutions, Inc. of Hopkinton, Mass. The terms of the acquisition are undisclosed. Facet Solutions Inc., a leader in the development of total facet arthroplasty devices, has been […]
Medtronic Completes Acquisition of Osteotech
MEMPHIS, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Moving to expand its Biologics product offerings, Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT), announced today it has completed the acquisition of Osteotech, following payment of $6.50 per share in cash for each share of Osteotech stock, with a total transaction value of approximately $123 million. Osteotech is a leader in the growing field of biologic […]
Captiva Spine Acquires Proprietary Cervical Plate System, SmartLox™
Jupiter, FL, October 06, 2010 –(PR.com)– Captiva Spine, Inc., a medical device organization dedicated to developing and distributing spinal technologies in the US and internationally, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Dr. Kamaljit Paul, Oshkosh, WI, to acquire the license to a Cervical Plate System designed and patented by Dr. Paul. The […]
Pioneer® Surgical Technology, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Exclusive Access to the Cequence™ Cervical Plate System From SpineSmith, LP
MARQUETTE, Mich., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ — Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc. and SpineSmith, LP are pleased to announce a deal in which Pioneer Surgical will acquire exclusive rights to manufacture and distribute the Cequence™ anterior cervical plate. As part of the agreement, Pioneer Surgical will become the manufacturer of record and offer the Cequence system through its existing […]
Amedica® Corporation Acquires US Spine, Further Securing Its Leadership Position in the Spinal Device Marketplace
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ — Amedica Corporation (AC), a spinal and orthopaedic implant and instrument company focused on unique silicon nitride (SiN) ceramic technologies, announced today that it has acquired US Spine, a privately held, well-known medical device company focused on the development and commercialization of advanced spinal implant systems. Development efforts at Boca Raton-based […]
Alphatec Spine Completes Acquisition of Scient’x Groupe SAS
CARLSBAD, Calif., March 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATEC), the parent company of Alphatec Spine, Inc., a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spine disorders, with a focus on treating conditions affecting the aging spine, announced today the closing of its previously announced […]