Deals - Specialty Devices

Stryker to acquire spinal surgery firm K2M Group for $1.4bn

Medical technology firm Stryker has signed an agreement to acquire US-based K2M Group Holdings for an equity value of around $1.4bn.

Wright Medical to buy orthopedic medical device firm Cartiva for $435m

Wright Medical Group has agreed to acquire US-based orthopedic medical device firm Cartiva for $435m in cash.

Novo Nordisk to buy UK university biotech spin-out Ziylo

Danish healthcare company Novo Nordisk has agreed to acquire University of Bristol spin-out company Ziylo in a deal that could exceed $800m.

Bioventus to sell BMP development program to Viscogliosi Brothers

Viscogliosi Brothers has signed an agreement to acquire next generation bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) development program from Bioventus for an undisclosed sum.

FARO acquires Italian scanning solutions provider Open Technologies

3D measurement and imaging solutions provider FARO has acquired Opto-Tech and its subsidiary Open Technologies.

Gerresheimer to buy medical technology firm Sensile Medical for €350m

Gerresheimer has agreed to acquire Swiss medical technology company, Sensile Medical, in a deal valued at around €350m.

Novartis seeks shareholder approval to spin off Alcon eye care business

Swiss drug-maker Novartis is planning to spin off its eye care division Alcon into a standalone company, which will enable the two companies to focus on their respective growth strategies.