Wright Medical Augments Ortho Extremities Biz With BioMimetic Purchase
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Firm expects to gain PMA approval in 2013 for BioMimetic’s Augment bone graft as a replacement for autologous bone graft in foot and ankle fusion procedures. Deal includes $190 million down, and up to $190 million more in milestone payments.
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