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Dynamic Healthcare M&A Database - 4Q07



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Acquiring Party    Synthes Inc. (SYST.VX), a major Swiss-based spinal implant maker.
Transferring Party    N Spine, a private developer of implantables to treat lumbar spinal disorders.
Sector    Medical Devices
Date    November 13, 2007
Analysis
N Spine's product dynamic stabilization rods allows minimal access techniques, helps avoid interference with the facet joints, and enables close placement of pedicle screws, which is important when used to treat lumbar disorders in smaller patients. The product line is compatible with Synthes’ Pangea and Click’X pedicle screws and enhances the range of choices available to surgeons, via Synthes global direct sales force. Deal value -- $30m plus $45m based on milestones.




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