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In October, Johnson & Johnson created the standalone company DePuy Synthes in an attempt to revive its middling orthopedic business. Will it work? That won’t be known for years.
This look back at the biggest deals in the orthopedic industry over the past 25 years provides an opportunity to make your own judgements about the outcomes of past acquisitions, including Globus Medical’s merger with NuVasive and Zimmer Biomet adding Paragon 28 earlier this year.
M&A activity is beginning to tick upward after a quiet few years in deal volumes.
One thing is certain: Change is the only constant among the top players and smaller companies in an ever-evolving industry.
The infographic is proudly sponsored by Autocam Medical.
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