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Zavation Medical Products acquired Choice Spine (ChoiceSpine), a designer and manufacturer of spinal implant systems. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 2006, ChoiceSpine offers a portfolio of spinal implant and instrumentation systems spanning cervical, thoracolumbar, and interbody applications.
The combination expands Zavation’s product portfolio and commercial reach across inpatient and outpatient settings while leveraging its vertically integrated manufacturing platform to accelerate innovation and speed to market. ChoiceSpine will maintain its brand and operations as the two companies work toward a unified organization.
Concurrent with the acquisition, Zavation announced the appointment of Derek Kuyper as Chief Executive Officer of the combined organization. Mr. Kuyper brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in the spinal device industry, with expertise spanning sales, marketing, product management, and commercial operations. He most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer of Zavation, where he led the company’s commercial organization, strengthened distributor partnerships, and expanded Zavation’s national footprint.
“I am honored to step into the role of CEO and lead Zavation’s next phase of growth,” said Mr. Kuyper. “The acquisition of ChoiceSpine advances our strategy to build a scaled, innovation-driven spinal platform. ChoiceSpine’s complementary portfolio, strong distributor relationships, and commitment to user-driven design align closely with our values and enhance our ability to serve customers across care settings. We look forward to welcoming the ChoiceSpine team and building on our combined momentum.”
Steve Ainsworth, Co-President of ChoiceSpine, will remain with the company to support integration and ensure continuity. “We are proud of the organization and customer focused relationships we have built at ChoiceSpine,” said Mr. Ainsworth. “Partnering with Zavation allows us to continue delivering the innovation and quality our distributors and surgeons expect while benefiting from the scale, operational expertise, and resources of a broader platform.”
Source: ChoiceSpine
Zavation Medical Products acquired Choice Spine (ChoiceSpine), a designer and manufacturer of spinal implant systems. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 2006, ChoiceSpine offers a portfolio of spinal implant and instrumentation systems spanning cervical, thoracolumbar, and interbody applications.
The combination expands...
Zavation Medical Products acquired Choice Spine (ChoiceSpine), a designer and manufacturer of spinal implant systems. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 2006, ChoiceSpine offers a portfolio of spinal implant and instrumentation systems spanning cervical, thoracolumbar, and interbody applications.
The combination expands Zavation’s product portfolio and commercial reach across inpatient and outpatient settings while leveraging its vertically integrated manufacturing platform to accelerate innovation and speed to market. ChoiceSpine will maintain its brand and operations as the two companies work toward a unified organization.
Concurrent with the acquisition, Zavation announced the appointment of Derek Kuyper as Chief Executive Officer of the combined organization. Mr. Kuyper brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in the spinal device industry, with expertise spanning sales, marketing, product management, and commercial operations. He most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer of Zavation, where he led the company’s commercial organization, strengthened distributor partnerships, and expanded Zavation’s national footprint.
“I am honored to step into the role of CEO and lead Zavation’s next phase of growth,” said Mr. Kuyper. “The acquisition of ChoiceSpine advances our strategy to build a scaled, innovation-driven spinal platform. ChoiceSpine’s complementary portfolio, strong distributor relationships, and commitment to user-driven design align closely with our values and enhance our ability to serve customers across care settings. We look forward to welcoming the ChoiceSpine team and building on our combined momentum.”
Steve Ainsworth, Co-President of ChoiceSpine, will remain with the company to support integration and ensure continuity. “We are proud of the organization and customer focused relationships we have built at ChoiceSpine,” said Mr. Ainsworth. “Partnering with Zavation allows us to continue delivering the innovation and quality our distributors and surgeons expect while benefiting from the scale, operational expertise, and resources of a broader platform.”
Source: ChoiceSpine
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Julie Vetalice is ORTHOWORLD's Editorial Assistant. She has covered the orthopedic industry for over 20 years, having joined the company in 1999.
