Symmetry to buy electrosurgical specialist Olsen
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Orthopaedic implant specialist Symmetry Medical is moving into the electrosurgical market, by agreeing to acquire privately-held Olsen Medical for an undisclosed fee. Louisville, Kentucky-based Olsen manufactures electrosurgical instruments and accessories, including single-use and reusable bipolar and monopolar forceps, cords, and electrosurgical pens and pencils. The company primarily sells its products via distributors; in the US this includes Symmetry's wholly-owned subsidiary Specialty Surgical Instrumentation (SSI).