M&A | Partnerships

Implanet partnered with KICO Knee Innovation Company for distribution of the MADISON primary total knee.

DePuy Synthes entered into an exclusive U.S. co-promotion agreement with Ortho Development for the KASM® Knee Articulating Spacer Mold.

Corin signed a binding agreement to acquire Global Orthopaedic Technology, manufacturer of hip and knee replacement devices in Australia.

LimaCorporate is acquiring medical device software company TechMah Medical to complement its joint reconstruction implants with digital applications.

DePuy Synthes signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Medical Enterprises Distribution, developer of the ME1000 Surgical Impactor for use in hip replacement. The transaction is slated to close in 2Q18.

Corin is to be acquired by a company backed by investment firm Permira for an undisclosed sum, in a transaction slated to close in early 3Q18.

Episurf Medical entered into a distribution agreement in Hong Kong and established a U.S. subsidiary to conduct clinical studies for devices to treat localized cartilage injury.

JRI Orthopaedics, manufacturer of hip and shoulder reconstruction devices, was acquired by AK Medical for £16.7MM (~US $23.7MM). 

Geisinger and Medacta are launching a pilot program to provide a Geisinger Health Plan member with lifetime coverage for future surgical care and costs following total hip replacement.

WishBone Medical entered into a license agreement with the Hospital for Special Surgery to develop a Pediatric Total Hip.