Deal is expected to further strengthen Zimmer’s surgical resection and advanced instrumentation offerings.

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (Warsaw, IN) has announced acquiring Reno, Nevada-based Synvasive Technology, Inc. 

The acquisition is hoped to enhance Zimmer's product portfolio through the addition of Synvasive's STABLECUT® surgical saw blades, as well as the eLIBRA® Dynamic Knee Balancing System(TM) for soft tissue balancing.

In a statement, Zimmer Reconstructive President, Jeff McCaulley, said that “Zimmer is committed to developing the industry's most innovative range of technologies to support personalized therapies, from improved surgical power equipment to patient specific instrumentation and other intelligent tools that support optimal surgical outcomes.” McCaulley added that this deal would further strengthen Zimmer’s surgical resection and advanced instrumentation offerings.

Synvasive has long been known for its surgical cutting tools with its STABLECUT® blades. Synvasive's eLIBRA® Dynamic Knee Balancing System(TM) has provided patient specific soft-tissue balancing during knee replacement surgery, establishing the optimal position of the femoral implant to enable a less-invasive surgical approach as well as excellent stability, range of motion and patella tracking.