Centerpulse tempts suitors with BAK Vista
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Radiolucent interbody spine fusion system to treat back pain earns 510(k) clearance, Swiss firm announces July 10. Centerpulse's spine portfolio is a key attraction for both Smith & Nephew and Zimmer, who are bidding to acquire the firm for $2.3 bil. and $3.2 bil., respectively (1"The Gray Sheet" May 26, 2003, p. 5). Centerpulse's board is still mulling the two offers, the firm says June 9...