Sulzer Medica buys into arthroscopy:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Sulzer Medica has boosted its orthopaedics division through the acquisition of German company Friatec's arthroscopy business. Felix Scherrer, president of Sulzer Orthopedics, said the acquisition marked the first significant step in the expansion of the arthroscopic business. Swiss company Sulzer Medica also manufactures products for the cardiovascular markets. Friatec's arthroscopic business generates SwFr4 million ($2.6 million) in annual sales.