Zimmer Announces Acquisition of Synvasive Technology, Inc.

Zimmer Holdings, Inc.

announced today that it has acquired Reno, Nevada-based Synvasive Technology, Inc. The acquisition will enhance Zimmer's product portfolio through the addition of Synvasive's STABLECUT® surgical saw blades, as well as the eLIBRA® Dynamic Knee Balancing System™ for soft tissue balancing. "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," said Jeff McCaulley, President, Zimmer Reconstructive. "The acquisition of Synvasive Technology further strengthens our surgical resection and advanced instrumentation offerings." In the surgical resection market, Synvasive has long been recognized as a leader in surgical cutting tools with its STABLECUT® blades. Synvasive's eLIBRA® Dynamic Knee Balancing System™ is the premiere soft-tissue balancing solution in the industry. This offering provides 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.